Hospitality & Fellowship
"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me..." Matthew 25:35Our mission at St. Victoria is to reach out as the face and hands of Jesus, and it begins right here at the parish as we strive to offer radical hospitality to all who are seeking to know, love and serve God. We have many ways volunteers can help us live out this mission. Join us in welcoming all to our parish family through these ministries.
Bienvenidos “Good Welcome”
If making newcomers feel ‘”welcome” at St. Victoria is important to you, then the Bienvenidos Ministry, our new parishioner registration, is looking for you. Welcome Sponsors are current parishioners who greet new parishioners as they come into the parish office to register, getting to know them and walking them through a Welcome Packet with information about our parish. Registrations are typically held on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings.
Time Commitment:
Coordinator — Two hours per year
Volunteers — 8 to 10 hours per year
St. Victoria Crossing
Share your creativity by making mosaic-tile crosses as gifts for new members and newlywed couples. This ministry meets once or twice a year as needed.
Time Commitment:
Coordinator — Two hours per month
Volunteers — One hour as needed once or twice a year
Bavarian Dinners
Bavarian dinners offer a chance for new and veteran parishioners to join Fr. Bob for a fun dinner at his home. The volunteer opportunities include
coordinating a schedule or serving on a “catering chef” team.
Time Commitment:
Coordinator — 12 hours per year
Chefs — 4 hours once per year
Lemonade Sundays
Lemonade Sundays are enjoyed after Sunday Liturgies from Memorial Day through Labor Day, providing a cool drink and an opportunity to meet with friends and neighbors. You choose a convenient Sunday to serve lemonade. Great for families!
Time Commitment:
Coordinator — Two hours per month
Volunteers — 35 minutes per Mass
8:45 am New Coordinator Needed
10:45 am New Coordinator Needed
Donut Hole Sunday
Serve coffee, juice, donut holes and smiles after Sunday Liturgies November through May. A great one-time volunteer opportunity for families. Choose the Mass that fits your schedule.
Time Commitment:
Coordinator — One hour per week
Volunteers — 35 minutes per Mass
8:45 a.m. & 10:45 am
Individuals and families are invited to participate in this ministry that takes place on the first full weekend of each month. Tasks include welcoming people as they come into church and giving them a name tag. It’s a simple ministry, but an important one allowing us to call one another by name. Help us get to know one another, so we can truly feel more like a parish family. Training is provided.
Funeral Hospitality
This ministry offers the caring presence of our community by providing a meal for family and friends following the Funeral Liturgy of a loved one. If you would like to be on a calling list to help serve luncheons or donate food (salad, bars and cookies), please call the coordinator. Food can be dropped off the morning of a funeral.
Time Commitment:
Coordinators — five hours per funeral on rotation
Volunteers — four hours per funeral
Contact:
Mary Balster | 630-248-971 | mlbalster@comcast.net
Warm Your Whistle
Everyone attending Mass on Friday mornings Labor Day through Memorial Day is invited to stay for conversation, coffee and donut holes.
Time Commitment:
Coordinator — One hour per month
Volunteers — 15 minutes per week on rotation
BUNCO!
BUNCO! is a great game bringing women together for food, fellowship and fun. All St. Victoria women, whether new or long-time players, married or single are welcome.
Time Commitment:
Coordinators — Two hours quarterly
Volunteers — 8 to 10 hours per year
Contact: Stella McKinney | 612-708-8806 | stellamckinney@me.com
Mentor Couples
This ministry pairs a married couple from our parish with an engaged couple helping them prepare for marriage by sharing their own experiences and providing guidance and discernment tools. Training is provided.
Time Commitment:
10 to 12 hours per year
Wedding Coordinators
Volunteers work with engaged couples helping them prepare for their wedding ceremony. The commitment is approximately six hours for each wedding and, if you prefer, you can be paired with another coordinator.
Training is provided.
Time Commitment:
20 hours per year based on the number of weddings
Baptism Mentors
You’ll attend a Baptism with a family and stay in touch for one year providing spiritual support and guidance.
Time Commitment:
1 hour per month
Confirmation Sponsor
Pray, guide, answer questions, and support those preparing to receive a sacrament.
Time Commitment:
1 hour per month
Shepherd Family
Veteran Faith Formation family that will show a new family the ropes.
Time Commitment:
20 minutes once a week for school year
Faith Formation Hospitality
Our committee collaborates to offer food/drink and fellowship to attendees of various events held during the school year. Sample events include parent/student gatherings, catechist trainings, appreciation events, mission speaker evenings, and more. There are also opportunities to share your decorating and room layout skills!
Time Commitment:
2-3 hours a few times a years
Contact:
Sue Gillman | 763-439-2067 susan2017gillman@gmail.com
Special Event Childcare
Watch young kids so that young families can participate at some of the events. Must be 18 or above.
Time Commitment:
2-3 hours once a year
Contact: New Coordinator Needed
Contact the parish office to inquire (952-443-2661)
Whole-Hearted Living
Whole Hearted Living groups offer women a facilitated faith sharing format that includes prayer, exploring relevant topics, sharing insights and understandings, all within a safe environment.
Contact: Deb LeMay
952-297-4255 | dlemay57@hotmail.com
Focus Groups
Focus groups are small and informal gatherings of eight to 12 people who meet regularly in fellowship with other Christians to share faith experiences through conversation, Scripture and prayer. Everyone is welcome to join a group at a convenient time and place.
Time Commitment: 60 to 90 minutes per week
Contacts:
(Men) John Abel | 952-443-2661 | jabel@stvictoria.org
(Women) Janney Stucki | 952-443-3607
orajstucki@yahoo.com
DeCorazon, a ministry for separate/divorced persons
De Corazon (meaning “from the heart”) focuses upon the hearts of many in our midst who have experienced the pain of separation and divorce. De Corazon welcomes divorced or separated adult men and women to gather together for weekly, facilitated sessions, offered in a supportive spirit and in a prayerful, compassionate environment.
Time Commitment: 60 to 90 minutes per week
Contact:
Deacon Ray Ortman | 952-443-2661
rortman@stvictoria.org