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Altar MinistriesAltar CareThis ministry would ask individuals to launder albs and altar
server garments at home; change, launder, press or dry clean altar linens and
vestments; prepare the altar for Mass.
The Altar Care volunteer should be dedicated and reliable and do the work at
home on his/her own time schedule.
Altar Flowers
Altar ServersWe invite all boys and girls, fourth grade or older, who have
made their First Holy Communion, are welcome for altar service for all regular
Masses and Holy Days. They assist the priest in performing the Mass, and they
learn about the Liturgy. Training is provided.
Candle CareThese 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.
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharistic (EME's)
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| Members: | |
| Sue Jackson - Community | Sheri Glaub - Evangelization |
| Joe Zibrick - Formation | Louise Lederhos - Leadership |
| Marge Meis-White - Social Outreach | Marty Hoskins - Stewardship |
| tbd - Worship and Liturgy |
The Finance Council's responsibility is overseeing stewardship
of treasure, the physical plant, and financial policies. They accomplish this by
recommending and monitoring budgetary information, assessing short- and
long-term financial needs, supervising parish monetary payments, internal
controls and business policies. Their recommendations are made to the Pastor.
Chairman: Roy Jackson 303-431-0491
royjacksonelec@aol.com
| Members: | |
| David Brazeau | Jim Cillessen |
| Kevin Hyland | John Mann |
This team provides advice and suggestions regarding maintenance
functions and needs of parish facilities, consisting of the buildings, grounds
and equipment. Members assist in performing these tasks as needed.
Chairman: Randy Gendill 303-422-6461
randy@saintjoancatholic.org
| Members: | |
| Larry Cramer | Lee Gillan |
| Scott Follansbee | Roy Jackson |
| Bob Garvey | Clarence Lederhos |
| Deacon Joe Gerber | Don Lutz |
The Youth Advisory Committee is guided by the principles of Most
Rev. Charles J. Chaput, who states: "Youth ministry is not 'optional,'
something to do, or not, as we choose. It is an indispensable investment in the
future - the future of young people themselves and also the future of the world
and the Church." Our youth ministry program includes catechesis, prayer,
worship, service, and human formation. Our commitment is to help the youth of
all ages fall in love and remain in love with our Savior Jesus Christ and the
Catholic faith.
Chairs: Deacon Joe and Julie Gerber 303-420-1232
jgerber700@aol.com
| Members: | |
| Deacon Joe and Julie Gerber | Elisabeth Krick |
| Michael Barowsky | Steve Darger |
| Ashley Gerber | Christi Grebenc |
| Lee and Ditta Gillan | Sean Murphy |
| Jason Pasionek | Shelly Stahara |
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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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.
Coordinators: Greg & Erica Johnson 720-304-3603
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ELC - Auction Dinner and Dance
This annual event is held on the third Saturday in October in Orleans Hall and hosted by the ELC. Parish members are encouraged to assist and contribute to this event. It’s a dinner, dance, live and silent auctions.
Coordinator: Diana Murray 303-422-4949
elc@stjoanelc.org
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ELC - Fat Tuesday Breakfast
The breakfast is held annually in Orleans Hall the day before Ash Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 A.M. The breakfast is provided by the ELC. A free-will offering is taken with the proceeds benefiting Lalmba Ministries in Africa.
Coordinator: Diana Murray 303-422-49 elc@stjoanelc.org
Fish Fry
One Friday during Lent, the Men’s Club sponsors a fish fry for all parishioners. This evening provides an opportunity to share in a Lenten meal and come together to meet as one large community.
Coordinator: Tony Iozzo 303-467-0274 tmiozzo@yahoo.com
Greeters
Greeters provide a warm welcome before Masses. Those who are interested in offering a smile and a handshake to parishioners and visitors are encouraged to participate in our Greeter Ministry.
Coordinator: Ginny Finfrock 303-424-6517
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, and fraternal service organization. They are guided by the principles of charity, unity and fraternity. Check the bulletin for scheduled business meetings, potlucks, and pancake breakfasts.
Coordinator: Gil Leyba 303-423-1123
gleyba@ecentral.com
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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 such as church decorations for Christmas and Easter seasons, the Fish Fry and other parish functions that need support. Meetings are the fourth Thursday of each month.
Coordinator: Tony Iozzo 303-467-0274 tmiozzo@yahoo.com
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Receptions
Help create memorable moments for various scheduled private events. Volunteers will be taught to set up a function, serve, and clean up. Volunteers are asked to wear black pants/skirt and white shirt/blouse for all events.
Coordinators:
Norine Tuka 303-423-3920
Loretta Capra 303-422-6466
Juliana DelPiccolo 303-421-4109
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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:
Elaine Martillaro 303-403-8367
Dolores DeAndrea 303-422-6407
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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: Marilyn Tofflemoyer 303-421-7982
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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.
Coordinators:
Andrea Elms 303-420-1028
Kathy Velasquez 303-423-5596
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
Juliana DelPiccolo 303-421-4109
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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.
Coordinator: Andi Weber 303-420-1232 ext. 104
andi@saintjoancatholic.org
This committee generates and implements activities that make St.
Joan of Arc a more open and welcoming church for new parishioners.
Coordinator: Marge Meis-White 303-422-1674
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Parents who wish to have their infants or young children (maximum of seven years of age) baptized must attend a Baptism class. Classes are held monthly on the second Thursday of every month.
Coordinator: Andi Weber 303-420-1232 ext. 104 andi@saintjoancatholic.org
First Reconciliation/First Communion
Parents are assisted in the preparation of their children (second and third grade) who are enrolled in Religious Education, Catholic school or through a Home Study Program under the supervision of the Director of Religious Formation. This is in preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the fall and First Holy Communion in the spring.
Coordinator: Sister Margaret
Thomas 303-420-1232 ext. 202
margaret.thomas@saintjoancatholic.org
Confirmation
Youth in grades nine through twelve are eligible for the Confirmation preparation process. Check the section under Youth Ministry. Adults who wish to receive this Sacrament, please check the section under Adult Formation.
Youth Coordinators:
Deacon Joe and Julie Gerber 303-420-1232 ext. 405
jgerber700@aol.com
Elisabeth Krick 303-420-1232 ext. 203
elisabethk@saintjoancatholic.org
Adult Coordinator:
Sister Margaret Thomas 303-420-1232 ext. 202
margaret.thomas@saintjoancatholic.org
Marriage
Archdiocesan regulations require a nine to twelve month preparation period from the time of initial contact with the Parish until the date of the wedding.
Coordinator: Andi Weber 303-420-1232 ext. 104 andi@saintjoancatholic.org
Holy Orders
If you have been called to the priesthood or diaconate, contact the Vocations Director of the Archdiocese of Denver.
Coordinator: Archdiocese of Denver 303-722-4687
Anointing of the Sick
Call the Parish Office if you are going into the hospital with a serious situation or are ill (physically, mentally or emotionally) and want the Anointing of the Sick. Although this sacrament is sometimes referred to as “Last Rites,” it is not necessary for the patient’s family to wait for imminent death before making a request.
Coordinator: Parish Office 303-420-1232
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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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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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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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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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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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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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. Watch the Parish
Bulletin for meeting dates and times, or call the Coordinator for more
information.
Coordinator: Carolyn Fricke 303-456-9716
carolynfricke@comcast.net
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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: Marilyn Tofflemoyer 303-421-7982
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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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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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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 the Parish Office at
303-420-1232.
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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