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Altar Servers

Jean Carr, 298-2402 [email protected]

Volunteer to be a server for the Mass. Students in the 5th grade and older are welcome. Adults Welcome!

Art & Environment

Marsha Schneider 433-3623 Maureen McLaughlin 296-9352

Help set up the spiritual atmosphere of the church with beautiful flowers and décor throughout the Liturgical year. Seasonal.

Athletic Association / Youth Sports

Wray VanVoorhis, 294-4537 [email protected]

Volunteer to be involved with the Athletic Association and Youth sports group. Be a coach! Help with scoring! Be an assistant!

Bereavement Ministry

Paula Smith, 298-1122x219 [email protected]

Volunteers are needed to help with the funeral Mass. Serve as a greeter, a lector, a Eucharistic minister, or help at luncheons.

Bible Study Wednesday Evening

Julie & Martyn Burt, 293-2657 [email protected]

Come join this group Wednesday evenings to discuss the Bible. They discuss, grow and learn about our faith through scripture.

Bible Study Womens Morning

Sherri Raderstorf, 432-6487 [email protected]

Come join this group women's group Wednesday mornings to discuss the Bible and learn scripture.

Boy Scouts

Tom Robillard, 438-5932 [email protected]

Troop 318 is for boys that have completed 5th grade and are between the ages of 11 and 18.

Bringing the Gospel to Life

Jim Schoen, 294-1195 [email protected]

This is a web-basedprogram that encourages and guides you through an independent study. See our website.

Bringing up the bread and wine during Mass

Dave Zink, 296-0590 [email protected]

Bring up the bread and wine for consecration during Mass! It can be any Mass of your choice!

Cafeteria Helper

Monica Bush, 293-8217 [email protected]

Help serve food during your child’s lunch!

Caring Tree

Caryle Mattie, 294-2742 [email protected]

Help with making ornaments, collecting and/or delivering gifts. All ages welcome!.

Catch the Building Spirit

John O’Malley, 298-4253 [email protected]

Parishioners join with other Christians to help build a house for a lower income family.

Catholic Social Services

Cathy Guerrant, 223-7217 www.cssmv.org

Would you like an opportunity to put your faith into practice by serving your community?

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Choir

Jim Butler, 293-9452 x237 [email protected]

St. Albert is a very musical parish. We have a Contemporary Choir, a Celebration Choir, a Handbell Choir and a Resurrection Choir.

Choir - Youthful Singers

Judy Drake, 293-9452 x237 [email protected]

This group of singers proclaims the Word of God with an upbeat, lively songs and hymn. Membership open to those from junior high school to adult.

Christ Child Society

Main Phone 223-0046 www.christchildsocietyofdayton.org

Volunteers reach out to teach, motivate, and clothe children in their communities through the initiative of Challenging Poverty.

Coffee & Donuts

Angel Hopkins, 298-1122x283 [email protected]

Enjoy friends in fellowship with coffee and donuts after the 8:00 & 9:30 Sunday mass. Volunteers needed to assist with coffee, juice and donuts!

Communion to the Homebound

Paula Smith, 298-1122x219 [email protected]

Many homebound people would like to receive Our Lord in their home. Assist the ministry that provides this worthy need.

Corner Cupboard

Main Office: 252-5491 Check out Facebook page

St. Albert provides a donation center for the Corner Cupboard in the south end of the parking lot.

Cub Scouts

Paul Nelson, 608-0214 [email protected]

Pack 318 is for boys younger than the 5th grade. The pack includes the Tigers, Wolves, Bears and Webelos 1 and 2.

Education Commission

Heidi Acuna, 293-6819 [email protected]

Education Commission assists in the review of the educational policies and programs.

Eucharistic Ministers

Forst Elliott, 522-0839 [email protected]

Share the Body and Blood of Christ with fellow worshipers. Training is provided.

Fingerprinting / Child Protection

Joan Bayer, 499-1310 [email protected]

All volunteers that are involved with children must be fingerprinted, and go through the Virtus Program. Help the coordinator with protecting our children.

Garden Guild

[email protected]

Dedicated to growing food locally using organic methods. Seasonal. Proceeds go to food banks. You can also rent a plot!

Girl Scouts

Betsy Kohls, 299-6847 [email protected]

Girl Scouts is offered to all girls in the grades K—12.

Helping Hands

Angel Hopkins, 298-1122x283 [email protected]

Do you need a ride to Mass? Would you like a visit? Are you a parishioner in need? This ministry needs volunteers to help others.

HomeRoom Parent

School Office, 293-9452 [email protected]

Help out your child’s homeroom teacher during special times.

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Hospital & Retirement Visits

Paula Smith, 298-1122x219 [email protected]

Visit parishioners in the hospital or retirement homes.

Knights of Columbus

Forst Elliott, 522-0839 [email protected]

K of C provides members and family with volunteer opportunities to serve the Catholic Church.

Knitters Club

Doris Speyer, 291-4133

Help knit prayer shawls, lap robes, and blankets! Want to learn to knit? Join this group!

Legion of Mary

Ennis & Gloria Dodd, 331-8292 [email protected]

The Legion of Mary meets weekly to pray for Mary's apostolic work.

LifeGroup Art, Social & Music

Angel Hopkins, 298-1122 x 283 [email protected]

In this LifeGroup, you can learn about Art, Beauty, and Inspriaction in a Catholic perspective!

LifeGroup Book Club

Needed

This LifeGroup focuses on the joy of reading. Read Catholic books and discuss them over coffee!

LifeGroup BYOB w/ Fr B

Fr. Ned Brown [email protected]

Bring Your Own Beverage or Bible with Fr. Ned Brown! This LifeGroup is just like Thelogoy on Tap - but better!

LifeGroup Gardening

[email protected]

This LifeGroup is in coordination with our St. Albert the Great Garden Guild.

LifeGroup Healthy Living

Sara Schwager, 298-1122 x217

This LIfeGroup focuses on a healthy life syle. Exchange recipes! Go on a Bike Hike. Contact the coordinator to join.

LifeGroup Mom's Bible Study

Heidi Acuna, 293-6819

This is a group of women from surrounding parishes who meet to mediate on the upcoming Sunday Mass readings using a form of Lectiio Divina.

Mass Coordinator

Mary Miles, 293-8530 [email protected]

Help with the physical background supporting the celebration of Mass. Training is provided.

Meals for the Homeless

Carolyn Wittmann, 299-6674 [email protected]

Sign up to provide meals, fruits/vegetables, or cookies for the homeless at St. Vincent Hotel.

Mens's Discussion Group Jim Schoen, 294-1195 [email protected]

These groups were created from the Archdiocesan Answer the Call program. Each group is composed of 10 men. They choose their own meeting schedule and what books to study.

Monthly Food Collection

Julie Burt, 293-2657 [email protected]

Food is collected the second Sunday of the month to supply the Catholic Social Services food pantry.

Office Help

School Office, 293-9452

Help with light filing or make copies in the school office or in the Spirit Center. Page 3 of 5

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Parish Council

Don Timmer, 299-3136 [email protected]

The council’s function is to represent the wisdom of the church community and the interests of the people to the pastor.

Parish Picnic

Angel Hopkins, 298-1122x283 [email protected]

Volunteers help in the Involvement Office to plan the Parish Picnic held every year in September. Planning for the picnic begins in May.

Playground Monitor

School Office, 293-9452

Help the playground monitors look after the children during recess.

Prayer Chain

Patty Lammert, 299-6235 [email protected]

You can volunteer to pray for members of our parish.

Pro Life

Judy Weckesser, 296-1628

The mission of this group is to promote the sanctity of live from conception to natural death.

PTO - Magazine Drive

Kim Contreras, 293-3331 [email protected]

Help out during the School Magazine Drive that begins in September. The proceeds benefit our school and our children.

PTO - Uniform Exchange

Jessie Duckro, 254-7503

This program allows us to turn in, and receive gently used uniforms free of cost. Contact the President of PTO to see how you can help!

PTO- Christmas Tree Sales

Nancy Sullivan, 723-6110 Jaime Elsman, 657-6846

Volunteers needed each year to sell Christmas trees during the Christmas season for the school.

PTO- Junior High Dances

Kim Contreras, 293-3331 [email protected]

Help PTO with the junior high dances! Chaperone or provide snacks.

PTO- Teacher Appreciation Lunch

Amy Yunger, 672-5584 Martha Shaker, 572-0138

Watch a classroom during lunch while a teacher enjoys a Teacher Appreciation Luncheon during Catholic Schools Week.

RE - Teachers

Jean Carr, 298-2402 [email protected]

Help to teach Religious Education to children aged 3 to 6th grade. Classes are offered Sunday mornings.

RE - Vacation Bible School

Jean Carr, 298-2402 [email protected]

Vacation Bible School is held in August for children ages 4—10. The RE department can always use extra help with this worthy event.

Readers Ministry

Therese Frick, 299-3092

Spread the Gospel by reading the Word of God in our Liturgy.

SAYM Group

Karen Fitzharris, 298-1122 x223 [email protected]

SAYM is the St. Albert Youth Ministry group. This high school youth ministry program is open to all Confirmed high school aged students.

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School Events

School Office, 293-9452

Help out during school events, such as Catholic Schools Week, Pep Rally’s, Dance parties, or other fun events!

School Library

Joanna Cross, 293-9452

Volunteers needed in the school library to help straighten shelves, help students research books, and help check out/in books.

School Tutor Program

Megan Grunewald, 293-9452

Helps children with reading, math, grammar and fine motor skills. Volunteers to help are always needed.

Senior’s Day Out

Ann Hart, 299-8157 [email protected]

This group meets the 2nd Thursday of every month for a lunch and a planned event. This is following noon Mass.

Sponsor a incoming Catholic Child

Jean Carr, 298-2402 [email protected]

Rite of Christian Initiation for Children. Volunteer to sponsor a child who is entering the faith or preparing for a sacrament.

Sponsor an incoming Catholic Adult

Julie Burt, 293-2657 [email protected]

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. You can volunteer to be a sponsor for a person wanting to join the Catholic church.

St. Vincent de Paul

Jim Schoen, 294-1195 [email protected]

The St. Vincent de Paul Society provides food, shelter and assistance to help people in the Dayton area.

St. Vincent de Paul Evening Meal

Ann Burns, 438-8622 [email protected]

If you would like to help serve St. Vincent for the evening once a month, contact the coordinator.

STEM / Science Club

Christine Evans, 293-9452 [email protected]

This program, along with the Science Club, helps the upper grade students discover Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

Sunday Child Care Program

Jean Carr, 298-2402 [email protected]

Help take care of young children while their parents attend Sunday 8 or 9:30 Mass.

Usher Ministry

Scott MacDonald, 760-7016

Greet and welcome parishioners, offeratory, distribute bulletins, and help during Mass.

Vocations Committee

Bob Erhart, 299-2263 [email protected]

Who will I become? What is my vocation? Join this ministry and help pray for vocations!

Welcome Committee

Sara Schwager, 298-1122 x217 [email protected]

Welcome new parishioners into our parish with a visit or phone call.

Wellness Program / School Nurse

Joan Hilinomaz, 293-9452 x243 [email protected]

Help out at school during Wellness week and Heart Healthy week!

Worship Commission

Dave Zink, 296-0590 [email protected]

This Commission has members who participate in a variety of ministries and roles to support our liturgies.

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