MINISTRIES
We have many ministries parishioners can get involved in! Some ministries are only available at one location. Please contact the parish office or fill out this interest form and a ministry leader will contact you.
Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration is a time to praise and worship Jesus. By attending, the member spends time adoring the true presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
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All are welcome to attend during scheduled hours but by signing up you help continue the availability of this devotion
Altar Servers
Altar servers assist the priest with the celebration of Mass
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Open young men in 5th grade or above who have received First Communion
Altar Society
Volunteers will participate in major fundraising activities and service projects through a circle. The circles are responsible for the altar flowers and decorations, event receptions, funeral luncheons, and the Christmas "Caring & Sharing" Trees. Their fund-raisers support purchasing hosts, candles, palms, ashes, laundry services, sacred vessels, altar cloths and linens, and more.
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Open to adult women
Boy Scouts
Adult volunteers assist with youth skills training, outdoor skills, and activities. Volunteers also accompany youth to summer and high adventure camps.
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Open to adults
Choir and Music
Choir and Music Ministry seeks to assist all who attend Mass at our parishes to fully engage in our communal prayer by providing beautiful and reverent music for Weekend and Holy Day Masses as well as other liturgical events.
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Open to vocalists and instrumentalists
Detention Ministry
Provide worship services to Cowlitz County Jail inmates every 3rd Sunday of the month. Volunteers lead songs, read scripture, lead prayer, and provide brief scripture reflections.
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Open to adults
Eucharist Ministers
Assist the priest with the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass
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Open to adults who have been confirmed
Filipino Community
Join in fellowship with other Filipinos and continue the traditions of Catholic faith and culture.
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Open to Filipino community
FISH
FISH partners with 18 churches in Longview and Kelso to give away food five days a week. On an average day, 30 households totaling about 100 people get food.
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Open to adults
Grief Ministry
Provides faith-based comfort, support, and grief education for those who have lost a loved one.
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Open to adults
Hispanic Community
Join in fellowship with other Hispanics and continue the traditions of Catholic faith and culture.
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Open to Hispanic community
Homebound Ministry
To carry on the healing mission of Jesus by providing a friendly visit and distribution of Holy Communion to our homebound parishioners
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Open to adults
Hospitality
To provide an opportunity for parishioners to gather and socialize after Sunday Masses.
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Open to all
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.6 million members. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people.
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Open to adult men
Lectors
Proclaiming God's Word by reading scripture to the congregation at Mass
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Open to adults
Legion Maria
To provide an opportunity for parishioners to gather and socialize after Sunday Masses.
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Open to all
Legion of Mary
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.6 million members. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people.
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Open to adult men
Marian Movement of Priests
Proclaiming God's Word by reading scripture to the congregation at Mass
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Open to adults
Marriage Encounter (Spanish)
Proclaim the value of marriage and Holy Orders not just in the Church, but worldwide.
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Open to all
Prayer Line
Provide support in prayer for individuals who are seeking spiritual support from a pressing problem, poor mental health, and worldly issues
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Open to all
St. Vincent de Paul
Provide food, clothing, and other necessities to those in need in a nonjudgmental environment.
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Open to adults
Sacristans
Prepare the sanctuary before Mass and clean up after Mass
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Open to adults
St. Vincent de Paul
Provide food, clothing, and other necessities to those in need in a nonjudgmental environment.
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Open to adults
Tech Team
Manages the sound system and livestream function in the church so everyone can hear and participate in Mass, in person and online
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Open to all, general computer knowledge is helpful, but training is provided
Youth Faith Formation
Assist with Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Sacramental Prep, or Youth Group.
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Open to adults