Ministries & Groups

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How do I sign up for a Ministry?

Use this form to receive more information or indicate your interest in a ministry at St. Paul. Your information will be sent to the appropriate individual(s).

Caregiving Ministries

  • Prepare food and help serve a meal as needed to families and loved ones following a funeral Mass.

    Leader: Kristie Altman

  • Join fellow parishioners who bring the Eucharist to the homes of those who are unable to attend Mass.

    Leader: Mary O’Sullivan

  • Extraordinary Ministers who visit the hospital and offer the Eucharist to Catholic patients.

    Leader: Quinta Schwarzenberger

  • Prepare a casserole, serve at the Food Kitchen, or make a financial donation to cover expenses.

    Leader: Jim & Julie Bird

  • Leader: Thomas Dujenski

Christian Formation

  • Participate and commit yourself to this beautiful and prayerful devotion by signing-up for a holy hour.

    Leader: Michelle Leoni

  • Meet each Thursday evening to participate in various studies and grow in the Catholic faith.

    Leaders: Bill & Lori Milliard

  • For newlyweds to couples married up to 10 years. Meet 2nd Friday of every month to participate in various studies and grow in Catholic faith and community.

    Leaders: Annalise & Joe Tinker

  • Baptism Preparation is offered to all parents and godparents prior to the celebration of Baptism.

    Leader: Claudia Ramirez

  • Help children ages 3-12 to fall in love with God through hands on materials in a sacred space.

    Leader: Veronica Donegan

  • Requirements include knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL), Deaf culture (or a willingness to learn), and love for God!

    Leader: Katie Locus

  • Join a team of catechists and office aides to assist teaching the Catholic faith to the children and youth of the parish.

    Leader: Mayra Valadez

  • The study reflects on the Scriptures for the week in preparation for Mass each Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m.

    Leader: Tom Schwarzenberger

  • OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) requests sponsors to share their joy of our Catholic faith with those discerning becoming Catholic.

    Leader: Nicholas Gardner

  • Seeking adult catechists and volunteers to assist with the annual event in the summer.

    Leader: Mayra Valadez

Family and Community

  • CYO offers youth the opportunity to grow in virtue through sports, recreation and other activities.

    Leader: Rob Bens

  • Connects with new members of the parish through welcoming events and community outreach.

    Leader: Charlie & Christina Lamb

  • The Moms of St. Paul is designed to support and affirm women in the many roles that we have in life as mothers, wives, daughters, sisters and friends. We are a group who are bonded by our Catholic faith and come together to share the joys and struggles of motherhood while we grow in our faith. Moms of all ages and stages are welcome to participate.

    Leader: Rebecca Shafer - MOSPolathe@gmail.com

  • We support parish, school and other ministries while becoming better Catholics, husbands and community leaders.

    Leader: Joe Peterson

  • Pray with others for the intentions provided to the group by members of our community.

    Leader: Henny Parre

  • St. Gianna’s Circle offers comfort and support to families at St. Paul Parish that have suffered the loss of a child during pregnancy or shortly after birth.

    To request support, or to learn more the ministry, click to visit our ministry page.

    Ministry Leaders: Annalise & Joe Tinker

  • Welcome offers our adult parishioners a call to renewal and community fellowship starting with a life-changing retreat and continuing with ongoing spiritual formation.

    For more information, visit www.spcatholic.org/welcome

  • We are an organized women's group whose achievements make a definitive difference in the life of the St. Paul parish, archdiocese and community.

    President: Sharon Miller
    Contact: wospolathe@gmail.com

  • Leaders: Valeria Valadez & Theresa Burg

  • Volunteers assist with programs for teens in 6-12th grade by filling the various needs of the program.

    Contact: youthmin@spcatholic.org

Liturgical Ministry

  • Leader: Mayra Valadez

  • Help decorate the Worship Space for Christmas, Easter and other special occasions.

    Leader: Patrice Walker

  • A person Confirmed in the Catholic Church desiring to assist in the distribution of Holy Communion during Mass.

    Leader: Janice Cartwright

  • Open the front doors of the Worship Space and give a warm welcome to everyone who enters.

    Leaders: Jim & Janice Steinlage

  • Participate in the Mass by reading the Word of God to those in attendance.

    Leader: Sean Connelly

  • Vocalists and musicians wanted who can play piano, organ, guitar, violin, flute, trumpets, and percussion.

    Leader: Joe Heron

  • Help fellow parishioners find a seat for Mass and help take up the collection.

    Leader: Bob Hamilton