Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church

Eucharistic Adoration

Eucharistic Adoration is offered every Saturday from 9 to 10 am and on Tuesdays following 8:00am Mass until 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome to come and pray or you may commit to a specific hour of prayer on Tuesday.

Ministry of Prayer and Praise

Members are asked to pray and offer sacrifices for the parish and the church as a whole. The only commitment is to pray daily. Periodically, thoughts on prayer and prayer intentions are mailed out. We form a great body of holy people bringing prayers before our Lord. Please join us! Time commitment of a few minutes each day is requested, with no meetings to attend.

Vocation/Home Chalice Program

To encourage vocations, a parish family takes home the traveling chalice for two weeks, during which we ask the family to honor the sacred vessel as a reminder of Mass and the priest celebrant and to pray for vocations. The chalice is then returned and will be transferred during Mass to another family. A prayer pamphlet accompanies the chalice. The time commitment is based on the number of volunteers.

Prayer Chain

Individuals pray daily in private for the sick and for special needs of the parish. Volunteers are needed to pray daily, also to participate in a telephone chain in cases of immediate emergencies. There are no scheduled meetings.

Men's Ministry

Men (18 and above) use Christian Catholic Doctrine discussion and group prayer to strive to become better Christians, husbands, fathers, grandfathers and mentors to others. A great opportunity to fellowship with other men of our parish for one hour each month. Meetings are held on the second Sunday of the month from 7:00am to 8:00am in the Youth Room.

Ministry to the Sick & Aged

Through this ministry we are able to care for those who are shut-in, in the hospital, or who are in nursing homes. Personal visits, phone calls and possibly taking them the Eucharist are ways we accomplish this ministry. Volunteers are always welcome.

Small Christian Communities

         You are invited to join one of several small study groups of 6 - 14 people who meet regularly to discuss selected Catholic resources and to encourage one another to grow in faith.  The parish has about 10 groups which meet on various days of the week and may focus on a recommended section of the Bible in union with groups around the Diocese or may choose to focus on different interests related to the Catholic faith. 

Social Services Ministry

          A few examples of when we can help:  a man married for 55 years is recently widowed and would benefit from a grief support group; a mother and father are fearful that their teenager is abusing a drug or suffers from depression; a neighbor has questions about what services may help an elderly neighbor who lives alone; a family member was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease.           

          The purpose of the Social Services Ministry of Holy Childhood Parish is to offer information to parishioners about community resources and social service agencies that assist with life issues.  Coping with the death of a loved one, care giving for an elderly or disabled family member, or finding a family counselor are just a few of the issues that arise in our everyday lives. 

        Members of the Social Services Ministry have worked in the field of social services, are knowledgeable about what sources could offer practical and emotional support, and can put parish members in touch with helpful services.  Any consultation with a Social Services Ministry Resource Contact follows confidentiality guidelines, and could be the start of services that make a difficult situation more manageable. 

        No question is too small or large – any question about social services issues is welcomed.  Ministry Resource Contacts include:  Jodi Gardner (566-2347), Dolores Dauber, LeeAnn Funk, Karen Zacharski, Pat Steinberg, Colleen Hopp, and Sandra Hakanson.  Thanks also to committee members Pat Fletcher, Dee Bechtoldt, and Nona Morgan, who assist with projects and planning. 

       Check out the Social Services Ministry section of the literature display in the Parish Center for brochures and information about helpful social services, or call one of us for further information! 

      
        Last modified: 04/06/10