Ministry Opportunities
For your area of interest, click on the ministry below.
A.C.A.
Adult Choir
Altar Care
Altar Servers
Blood Drive
Bowling for Turkeys
Candle Care
Cantors
Charitable Contributions Committee
Children's Choir
Christmas Baskets
Coffee and Doughnuts
Contemporary Groups
Couples Together in Christ
Devotions to the Eternal Father
Divine Mercy Holy Hour
Eucharistic Ministers
First Friday Devotions
First Saturday Devotions
Giving Tree
Grief Groups
Hand Bell Choir
Holy Ghost Sandwiches
Knights of Columbus
Lectors
Marian Shop
Men's Club
Mothers and Friends
Mother of Perpetual Help
Our Lady of Fatima Apostolate
People Helping People
Perpetual Adoration
Praise Ministry
Red Hat Society
Rosary Makers
St. Joseph's Food Drive
St. Vincent de Paul
Senior Club
SERRA Club
Sewing Group
Small Linens
Share Our Strength (S.O.S.)
Soup Kitchen
Spiritual Adoption
Stewardship
Ushers
Vacation Bible School
Vocation Committee
Wedding Coordinators
Welcoming Committee
Archbishop's Catholic Appeal
This annual appeal, held in the spring, funds the many activities and charities
of the greater community of the Archdiocese of Denver.
Coordinator: Jim Cillessen 303-420-9219
james@interstateelectrical.net
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Adult Choir
Members strive to help the parish community pray through music at the 9:00 A.M.
Mass as well as at other special liturgies throughout the year. The choir
consists of “music ministers” who desire to offer praise to God through song.
Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings in the choir loft. The adult choir
sings at the 9:00 A.M. Sunday Mass every other week from September through May,
as well as Christmas Midnight Mass and the Easter Vigil Service.
Coordinator: Leanne Sprenger 303-420-7211
gsprengs@aol.com
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Altar Care
This ministry launders albs and altar server garments. It is responsible
for changing and laundering altar linens as well as washing and refilling holy
water fonts.
The Altar Care volunteer should be dedicated and reliable and do the work at
home on his/her own time schedule.
Coordinator: Ben Herrera 303-467-9025
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Altar Servers
The Altar Server ministry is open to boys and girls, fourth grade or higher, who
have made their First Holy Communion.
We welcome servers for all regular Masses and Holy Days. They assist the priest
in performing the Mass, and they learn about the Liturgy.
Training is provided.
Coordinator: Jan Barowsky 303-467-3281
jbarowsky@msn.com
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Blood Drive
Volunteers can assist with the Bonfils blood drive at St. Joan of Arc by typing
simple registration forms or helping at the canteen.
To donate blood, a person
must be age 17 to 65 inclusive. Seventeen year-old donors need parents’
permission. There is no age restriction to volunteer.
Coordinator: Michele Zibrick 303-423-9075
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Bowling for Turkeys
This annual event near Thanksgiving is a great opportunity for professionals and
amateurs alike to prove their talents in bowling and giving to the community.
The entry fee is one frozen turkey per bowler, which is donated to a local food
drive. The resulting fun, laughter and friendships are all freebies!
Coordinator: Parish Office 303-420-1232
office@saintjoancatholic.org
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Candle Care
These volunteers replace candles in the vigil stands and church, as well as clean stands and glass votives
and ensure that the sanctuary light is always burning.
Coordinator: Susan Follansbee 303-422-4060 LSFollansbee@msn.com
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Cantors
If you are looking for a way to deepen your faith through prayer and action,
this ministry could be for you. Cantors lead the congregation in responses and
psalms and also sing or chant other portions of the Mass as required by the
particular celebration.
A good singing voice is needed, and cantors must be dedicated and well-prepared
as well as able to project a combination of joy and reverence from the lectern.
Coordinator: Andi Weber 303-456-9938 andinrod@msn.com
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Charitable Contributions Committee
In January of 2005, St. Joan of Arc became a Stewardship Parish! Our
Parish now donates 10% of our regular offertory to worthy organizations
and charities.
The Charitable Contributions Committee works with the Finance Committee to
recommend how the 10% of offertory is distributed, and with Father Joseph to
make sure the recipients of the money are in alignment with the goals and values
of St. Joan of Arc.
Many churches, organizations and people in the community, in Colorado, in the
United States and the world, have been helped with relief from St. Joan of Arc's
financial assistance.
Coordinator: Patricia McEahern 303-420-1232, ext. 112
patm@saintjoancatholic.org
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Children’s Choir
Dedicated young people in second grade and older give glory to God in song
through this ministry.
Weekly rehearsals are held on Tuesday afternoons at 4:30 P.M. in the choir loft.
The choir sings every other Sunday at the 9:00 A.M. Mass from September through
May.
Special activities include singing at the anticipatory Christmas Eve Mass, with
caroling before Mass, and the First Communion Liturgies.
Coordinator: Andi Weber 303-456-9938 andinrod@msn.com
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Christmas Baskets
This worthwhile once-a-year ministry provides Christmas dinner baskets to make
the holidays a happy time for those in need.
Volunteers gather to assemble and distribute the baskets in time for Christmas.
Coordinator: Don Lutz (contact the Parish Office)
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Coffee and Doughnuts
Coffee and donuts, along with fellowship, are provided on Thursday mornings
after the 8:30 A.M. Mass.
Parishioners may also join the St. Joan's family on most Sundays for coffee and
doughnuts following the 7:30 and 9:00 A.M. Masses.
Coordinator: Norine Tuka 303-423-3920
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Contemporary Groups
These two groups are ensembles that welcome young adults and adults interested
in bringing jubilant and spirit-filled music, both traditional and contemporary,
to the liturgy.
Beginning on June 7, 2008, the contemporary musicians will sing at the Saturday
5:00 P.M. Mass. They also sing for special liturgies with
rehearsals conducted accordingly.
Coordinator: Andi Weber 303-456-9938 andinrod@msn.com
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Couples Together in Christ
The primary purpose of this group for married couples is to support and nurture
Christ-centered marriages and families.
The group meets the third Friday of every month in Durrie Hall. Dinner and
childcare are provided. All married couples are invited to participate.
Coordinator: Ryan Walker 303-467-7851
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Devotions to the Eternal Father
A Holy Hour of prayer, song and adoration is held every third Friday of the
month from 3:00 – 4:00 P.M. in the Marian Chapel.
Coordinators: Gigi Kunz 303-424-3170 and Dee Bonner 303-940-8462
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Divine Mercy Holy Hour
Pray before the Blessed Sacrament from 3:00-4:00 P.M. in the Marian Chapel on
the first Saturday of the month. Meditative prayers such as Divine Mercy Chaplet
and Stations of the Cross are prayed.
Coordinator: Dee Bonner 303-940-8462
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Eucharistic Ministers
Ministers distribute communion at
the altar and take the Holy Eucharist to the sick and/or shut-ins. Eucharistic
Ministers must be at least eighteen years of age, fully initiated into the
church, have a definite and continuing relationship to the Parish that reflects
a serious and well-formed faith and moral commitment, and if married, the
marriage must be in accordance with the Catholic Church. They are selected by
the Pastor based on the above requirements and mandated by the Archbishop.
Training is provided. Mandation is required.
Coordinator: Tammie Saylor 303-403-9563
Coordinator for Mount Vista: Becky
Herrera 303-431-8579
See Also: Praise Ministry
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First Friday Devotions
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held on the first Friday of every month.
Adoration begins after the 8:30 A.M. Mass and ends at 4:00 P.M. in the Marian
Chapel.
Adoration is open to the public and all who are interested in devotion to the
Blessed Sacrament or seek extra graces and benefits from God.
Coordinator: Colette Cooper 303-423-5456
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First Saturday Devotions
Join in prayer devotions on the first Saturday of the month at 8:00 A.M. in the
church. This dedicated group prays the Rosary and the Act of Reparation Prayer.
Coordinator: Colette Cooper 303-423-5456
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Giving Tree
This ministry is about helping the less fortunate such as other parishes, single
moms, elderly, homeless and families in need within our Parish, with gifts and
necessities for Christmas.
The goal of this special ministry is to give approximately 1,600 people gifts
for Christmas. At least 12 community organizations, ranging from those who
serve infants to those who serve the elderly, receive gifts from our
parishioners.
Coordinator: Jackie Murphy 303-421-1509
djsbmurphy@comcast.net
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Grief Self-Help Support Group
for Loss of a Child
This Ministry provides a safe environment for people to do the work of mourning
in a way that allows them to reconcile the loss and to find continued meaning in
life and living.
Members of the group receive support and understanding from others as they
provide that support and understanding to others. The group meets on
alternate Wednesdays from 7:00 – 9:00 P.M.
Coordinator: Kathleen A. Schroder 303-431-5278
karoy44@msn.com
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Grief Self-Help Support Group
for Loss of a Loved One
This Ministry provides a safe environment for people to do the work of mourning
in a way that allows them to reconcile the loss and to find continued meaning in
life and living.
Members of the group receive support and understanding from others as they
provide that support and understanding to others. The group meets on
alternate Mondays from 7:00 – 9:00 P.M.
Coordinator: Carolyn Fricke 303-456-9716
carolynfricke@comcast.net
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Hand Bell Choir
This choir performs at various times during the year and is comprised of adults
and older teens.
The ability to read music is a plus, but is not a requirement. There are three
octaves of hand bells. Rehearsals are Monday evenings at 7:00 P.M. from August
through early June.
Coordinator: Carolyn Fricke 303-456-9716
cfricke@comcast.net
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Holy Ghost Sandwiches
Volunteers help God’s poor by preparing sandwiches for distribution to the
homeless near the Holy Ghost Church and Franciscan House.
Volunteers meet to make sandwiches on the fourth Tuesday of each month beginning
at 9:00 A.M. in Orleans Hall kitchen.
Coordinator: Jim Corso 303-422-8992
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Knights of Columbus
This is an organization for Catholic men, 18 years of age and older. The Knights
help the parish and surrounding community as a Catholic, family, fraternal
service organization.
The Knights are guided by the principles of charity, unity and fraternity.
Check the parish weekly bulletin for scheduled business meetings, potlucks, and
pancake breakfasts.
Coordinator: Larry Ottele 303-423-1957 ottele5@comcast.net
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Lectors
Lectors serve the needs of the Eucharistic assembly by proclaiming the Word of
God and reading announcements during and after the Liturgy.
This ministry demands far more than the ability to read well in public. Readers
not only proclaim the Word that strengthens the faith of God’s people, but also
invite them to celebrate the Eucharist.
Coordinator: Kelly Posiviata 303-456-4806
kposiviata@msn.com
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Marian Shop
Volunteers assist in the sale of religious articles, books, greeting cards, and
other items.
The Marian Shop, located in the church vestibule, is open after all weekend
Masses during the year. Training is provided.
Coordinator: Colette Cooper 303-423-5456
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Men’s Club
Catholic and non-Catholic men of all ages in the parish gather for fellowship,
recreation and work projects.
The men help with church decorations for Christmas and Easter seasons, the
Lenten Fish Fry and other parish functions that need support.
Meetings are the fourth Thursday of each month.
Coordinator: Gil Leyba 303-423-1123
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Mothers and Friends
This ministry is composed of mothers who wish to meet other moms caring for
babies or school-aged children and to support each other through conversation,
reflection and outreach activities.
The group meets bi-monthly on the first and third Wednesday, September through
May, from 9:30-11:30 A.M. in Classroom 2 of Durrie Hall. Babysitting,
snacks and food are provided.
Coordinator: Basia Van Slyke 303-421-9399
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Mother of Perpetual Help
Participate in prayer devotions every Tuesday of the month at 7:00 P.M. in the
Marian Chapel.
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Coordinator: Sandra Santistevan 303-431-0724
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Our Lady of Fatima Apostolate
The mission of the apostolate is to spread the Fatima message, to pray for the
conversion of sinners and for peace in the world. We pray the Rosary and the
Fatima prayers taught by the angel and Our Lady herself to the three children,
Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco.
Participants gather Monday and Wednesday evenings at 7:00 P.M. for one holy hour
in the Marian Chapel.
Monday Coordinator: Anna Maria Haagenson 303-279-7036
Wednesday Coordinator: Owen Lamb
303-420-1593
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People Helping People
These parishioners help other parishioners who are unable to do ordinary things
for themselves or need assistance with tasks. Such areas of assistance
might be grocery shopping, home maintenance, lawn care, a ride to a doctor’s
office or help in handling a personal matter.
Coordinator: Gil Leyba 303-423-1123
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Perpetual Adoration
Adorers pray and meditate before the Blessed Sacrament and are present
twenty-four hours a day in the Marian Chapel.
Adoration is open to all who wish to participate on a regular basis. You are
offered the opportunity to select your own adoration time.
Coordinator: Joe Gallagher 303-940-9367
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Praise Ministry
This ministry helps the homebound or those in assisted living facilities stay
connected to the parish family. There are no meetings, no dues, just prayers.
This is a Spiritual Ministry.
Each month the homebound receive a packet with a letter, prayer requests, a
newsletter and other information appropriate for the season. Each
homebound person also receives birthday, Christmas and Easter Cards.
The members of the Praise Ministry also provide Communion services to residents
of the Springwood retirement community.
Coordinator: Mary Krug 303-422-6413
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Red Hat Society
The Red Hat Society is a social organization where there is fun before and after
the age of fifty for women of all walks of life. There are already two
full groups with room for more groups to start.
Each Red Hat group meets individually; however, all groups meet together three
times a year. “The Flaming Red Hats of St. Joan of Arc Church” have one
Queen for each group.
Coordinators:
Dorothy Shea 303-421-7678 sheadot@aol.com
Dolores DeAndrea 303-422-6407
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Rosary Makers
The members of this group make rosaries for missions, hospitals, nursing homes,
the Divine Mercy Chaplet (1,000 rosaries), Pilgrim Virgin Ambassadors and where
needed in the Archdiocese.
Meetings are the fourth Tuesday of the month from September through May.
Coordinator: Colette Cooper 303-423-5456
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St. Joseph’s Food Drive
Volunteers are welcomed to help load and unload non-perishable food which is
donated the second Sunday of each month.
Food is then taken to our adopted parish, St. Joseph’s in Denver. The food
is used to serve as many as 300 clients per month.
Coordinators: Ed and Alice Mally
303-423-1207
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St. Vincent de Paul Chapter
The St. Joan's Chapter is a member of the national organization. The
Chapter assists persons in need in our Parish, our community and others in the
metropolitan Denver area.
Clothing, furniture and household items are requested four times a year and
delivered to the St. Vincent de Paul stores. In addition, bread is delivered
twice a week to the Franciscan House at Seventh and Lipan as well as sleeping
bags being provided to them.
The Chapter assists with distributing approximately 150 Christmas baskets each
year as well as with a ham drive in the spring and a turkey drive in the fall.
Coordinators: Roger Hutton 303-594-9749
Don Lutz (contact the Parish Office)
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Senior Club
This is a social club for parishioners, 55 years of age and older, with the
prime goal of having fun, fellowship and meeting other seniors who can enjoy
time together.
Planned activities include bowling, golfing, short trips, attending plays,
programs, luncheons and dinner, card games, and the like. Meetings are the
third Saturday of every month following the 8:30 A.M. Mass for a light breakfast
and to plan future activities.
Coordinator: Dave Blaylock 303-422-7878
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SERRA Club
SERRA is an organization of Catholic men and women whose purpose is to encourage
vocations to the priesthood and religious life and to help provide support to
those who have committed their life to the Church.
The purpose is to also further Catholicism by encouraging members to fulfill
their lay vocation to service.
The group meets the first and third Tuesday of each month, 7:00-8:30 A.M., at
Shrine of St. Anne.
Coordinator: Dave Johnson 303-422-1617 dvandjo@msn.com
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Sewing Group
Through the talents of its members, this group provides sewing, knitting,
crochet and other craft items to be used in our Parish, the Catholic community
and any group in need.
Groups that have benefited include the parish priests, the Early Learning
Center, Altar Servers, St. Vincent de Paul, Shannon’s Hope and many others.
Members meet every Tuesday morning from 9:00-11:30 A.M. Even if you do not
sew, knit, crochet or craft, you are welcome to come and enjoy coffee and
companionship.
Coordinator: Andrea Elms 303-420-1028
Kathyvelasquez@comcast.net
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Small Linens
These volunteers pick up the soiled small linens used each week at the Masses.
The linens are generally picked up on a Sunday and returned clean and pressed on
the next Sunday.
Members may perform this ministry at home at their own pace so long as the
linens are returned timely to the Church.
Coordinator: Sharon Cole 303-233-6126
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Share Our Strength (S.O.S.)
This group provides meals for family and friends of deceased members of our
Parish community. The meal is served at the church facilities after the funeral
and interment.
Volunteers will be called to donate food, work in the Parish kitchen or to
perform other small thoughtful tasks.
Coordinators: Norine Tuka 303-423-3920
Loretta Capra 303-422-6466
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Soup Kitchen
These volunteers serve meals to the homeless at the St. Francis Center on the
first Friday of each month. The group car pools from St. Joan’s. They leave at
2:00 P.M. and return by 5:00 P.M.
Coordinator: Sharon Cole 303-233-6126
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Spiritual Adoption
This ministry is a
Church-sponsored pro-life initiative to advocate its position against abortion.
The program invites parishioner involvement through spiritual adoption of an
unborn child as well as through contributions to maternity homes and an annual
diaper drive. The goal is to provide nurturing and support for expectant mothers
and their babies who may be in danger of being aborted.
Coordinators: LeRoy and Kathleen Schroder
St. Joan of Arc was declared a stewardship parish on January 1, 2005. Since that
time, the Parish has tithed a percentage of its offertory to be distributed to
charity.
During 2008, the Parish will conduct a Stewardship Renewal to promote and sustain
parishioners’ gifts of Time, Talent and Treasure for the benefit of the Church
and the community at large.
Stewardship is acknowledging that all we have and all we are come from God. It
is rooted in gratitude and blossoms in giving of ourselves. Stewardship is a
prayerful acknowledgment of God’s generosity to us. As Christian stewards and
disciples of Jesus, we recognize God as the origin of life, giver of freedom,
and the source of all things. We give of our first fruits in thanksgiving for
God’s generosity to us.
We look to the life and teaching of Jesus for guidance in living as Christian
stewards. Stewardship is an ongoing conversion of heart and has the power to
shape our understanding of our lives and the way in which we live.
What Is Sacrificial Giving?
Sacrificial giving does not mean only monetary contributions. It is based
on the notion that the giving of one’s Time, Talent and Treasure is central to
the Christian life and the concept that we give not from our surplus, but from
our first fruits. Giving expresses our trust in a God who will provide for us
and in a community that will use our gifts to build His kingdom.
Stewardship Committee
If you would like to offer your time and talent to our Stewardship Committee,
please contact Patricia McEahern, Director of Stewardship and Community at
303-420-1232, ext. 112 - patm@saintjoancatholic.org.
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This committee works together to create an exciting Parish event where
parishioners get together to have fun and build community.
The committee coordinates all areas of the picnic including food, games,
electrical, entertainment, clean-up, Country Store, bingo, set up and clean up.
SummerFest is held in late summer.
Coordinators: Mary Ellen Young 303-421-6342
smartyoung@comcast.net
Jan Barowski 303-467-3281 jbarowsky@msn.com
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The responsibilities of the ushers are mainly to welcome everyone and assist
parishioners and guests at Mass. Ushers help those with special needs and
parishioners who need to find seating.
Ushers pass the offertory collection basket, help with the flow of people at
Holy Communion, and see that an extraordinary communion minister brings the
Eucharist to those unable to walk to the altar.
Coordinator: Bob Krug 303-422-6413
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Vacation Bible School is five days of fun and activities in July. The
events center around Christ, and are offered for children who have completed
Kindergarten through sixth grade.
Coordinator: Sr. Margaret Thomas 303-420-1232, ext. 202
margaret.thomas@saintjoancatholic.org
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Pope John Paul II tells us that vocations are everyone’s business. Working with
families, the committee seeks to promote vocations to the priesthood, diaconate,
and religious life.
As stated by the Holy Father, fostering vocations should not be a marginal
activity, but rather an activity fully incorporated into the life of the
community.
Coordinators: Mary and Bob Krug 303-422-6413
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Teams of Parish representatives assist the wedding party and clergy at the
Liturgical Celebration as needed. These teams prepare the Church for the
ceremony, direct the florist, photographer and other service providers and
guests.
Volunteers must be available for rehearsal and for several hours on the wedding
day. Training is provided.
Coordinators: Tony and Maggie Iozzo 303-467-0274
tmiozzo@yahoo.com
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The main mission for this ministry is to identify and implement procedures and
activities in order to make St. Joan of Arc an open and welcoming church to
visitors and potential and current parishioners.
The group sponsors newcomers' meetings, as well as creating a core group of
greeters for each Mass and working with the Stewardship Committee to promote a
feeling of hospitality throughout the church.
Coordinator: Jason Pasionek 720-207-4693
jason.pasionek@apexsilver.com
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