Care & Outreach Pillar

Karen Foley kfoley@ourladyofgracechurch.com
Pillar Rep-Agnes Trotter

Bereavement

This ministry serves and provides a Christocentric ministry to the grieving families of our faith community and to anyone outside our Parish who seeks consolation, healing, and renewal after the death of their loved ones.

Haitian Prayer

This charismatic  group  is a group  of Christians  that gather  to worship  and have a personal experience  of the presence  a d the power of the holy spirit . The prayer begins with the rosary,  then the worship , gospel of the day,  and ending with a discussion about the reading. Meetings are Tuesdays from 7 PM to 9 PM in room 11 and with the last one being online. To participate online, call 720  843 2652 and use code 4312770

Jail/Prisons Ministry

This ministry serves the spiritual needs of the incarcerated. Our ministry helps support the faith-based rehabilitation of inmates during their time behind bars. Prisoners who have a relationship with God are less likely to offend when released.

Loaves & Fishes

Ministry to the Sick

Ministers to the Sick serve the community, hospitals, Assisted Living Facilities and Nursing Homes. Home visits include visits from Ministers to the Sick for the purpose of prayer, community and Eucharist; Priest visits for Sacrament of the Sick & confession, visits from the Ministers to the Sick for Ashes, Special Holidays, etc.

Prayer Chain

The prayer chain is a group of individuals that pray.

· 60 praying members

· List is emailed weekly on Thursdays

Goal

· Receive status updates for individuals on the prayer list

Servites

Secular Servites are Catholic men and women who share charism of the Servite Order. These individuals are moved by the Holy Spirit and are called to be poor and humble servants like Mary, the Mother and Servants like Mary, the Mother and Servant of the Lord, who gently leads us to her Son Jesus and shows how to love.

Shower Ministry

Spanish Charismatic

Special Needs

This ministry provides opportunities for special needs people to make connections and develop friendships in a supportive spiritual environment.

They were formed August, 2014.

SVDP

Communications Pillar

Pillar Rep-Rich Caliari

Events/Promo items

French translators

Mass media

Photography

Spanish translators

Community Pillar

Roxana Carpio
Pillar Rep-Ashley McGrath

55 & Up

Established in 2005, the vision of the Fifty-Five and Up Ministry is to involve dedicated parishioners aged 55 and older to use their talents to benefit the church community. Many activities are based on practicing the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy, the tenets of our faith. In addition, we engage guest speakers to address topics which we believe would be of interest to our members.

On-going activities:
· Send get-well cards to the sick, hospitalized, and bereaved members
· New Life Choir designated to sing at funerals
· Annual free Health Fair for members and non-members
· Participation in Taste of Grace
· Monthly meetings September through May (3rd Thursday of month)
· Annual fashion show fundraiser with proceeds benefiting
– The people of Haiti who are suffering from the after effects of the hurricane
– Catholic Charities of Central Florida
– F.T. Degroodt Public Library
– Our Lady of Grace

Coffee & Donuts

Community Events

Craft Guild

Haitian Ministry

Knights of Columbus

Spanish Ministry

Young Adult Ministry

Discipleship Pillar

Liz Lubbering
Pillar Rep-Diane Cortese

Appreciation

Finance

Fundraising

Landscaping

Newcomers

Office Help

Evangelization Pillar

Theresa Wood
Pillar Rep-Donna Calautti

Annulment Process

Deacon Albert continues to work with both singles and couples who wish to obtain an annulment. The annulment process is frequently misunderstood. We are fortunate to have Deacon Albert take on this work for people who have been divorced and wish to marry once again in the church.

Baptismal Catechumenate

The process for children of catechetical age and adults who wish to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Communion is an ongoing process at Our Lady of Grace. At this me we have seven young people and six adults meeting regularly. This past Easter, we happily baptized and confirmed one young lady at the Easter Vigil and in July, baptized and confirmed an older gentleman using the Rite for Exceptional Circumstances. Both celebrated their first holy communion at the Mass after their baptism and confirmation. The Catechumenate Team has added new catechists, and they all look forward to the Easter Vigil.

Baptism of Children (infant to 6 years old)

We look forward to implementing a new program called “Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God.” It is a baptismal preparation program designed to provide parents with an incredible encounter with Jesus and the Church. This program will prepare parents for the Baptism of their child and give them the tools they need to raise their child in the Faith. Through this program, parents will enjoy fellowship while learning what it means to be children of God and that in the Church they will always have a place where they belong.

Marriage Preparation

A vast amount of preparation and paperwork takes place for couples who wish to marry in the church. While the wedding celebration lasts a day, it is our hope that the preparation our couples receive here and through our diocese will help their marriage last a lifetime.

RCIA Sponsors

Lifelong
Faith Formation Pillar

Theresa Wood
Pillar Rep-Trish Hebert

Adult Formation

Bible Studies

Catechists

Elementary Formation (K-6)

High School Formation (9-12)

Middle School Formation (7-8)

Mission/Retreats

Sacramental Preparation

Vacation Bible School

Worship Pillar

James Sorrell
Pillar Rep-Gail Colantoni

Altar Servers

Art & Environment

Extraordinary Ministers

Greeters/Ushers

Haitian Choir

Music

Readers

Sacristan

Spanish Choir