Altar Attendants
This is a ministry where you give special assistance to the priest in the celebration of the Eucharist. You would carry the processional cross, candles, etc.

This ministry is open to any active parishioner (male or female) in the fifth grade or older, who is involved in our CCD Program or SASEAS School. If interested in this ministry contact Carol McNeal,

774-9608.

Baptism Ministry
This ministry is a program set up to help parents and godparents to understand the sacrament of Baptism: its rite, its meaning, and its purpose.

The function of the Baptism Ministry Team couple is to witness to the parents of those about to be baptized, what Baptism means to them for their children. They also lead the parents and godparents in discussion about Baptism, i.e. their roles, fears, and purpose in their lives. Please contact the Parish Office for more information, 831-3353.

Bereavement Committee
To comfort and support through prayer and companionship the person who is experiencing the painful loss of a loved one through death. We contact the family to inquire if they are in need of house sitting or other services during the visitation and funeral. If they need our help, we contact the family members for whatever is needed. After the burial, in the months to come, we keep in contact with the bereaved and try to help them during the time of life's adjustments and he grieving process. They are informed of the many different support groups available in the area. Parish contact is Martha Riehle, 831-5254.

Engaged Ministry
This ministry is a supplement to Pre Cana or Engaged Encounter. Its purpose is to assist engaged couples in identifying their strong points and their weaknesses and to witness to them the reality of marriage.

Couples meet 2 - 4 times, approximately 3 months prior to marriage, one team couple to one engaged couple. Meetings are usually held at the team couple's home. Contact: Deacon Tim Schutte, at 831-3353.

Choir
The St. Andrew Choir is a volunteer organization of parishioners. The choir season is from September through June. Young and adult members are welcome. The choir practices on Thursday evenings at 7:30 PM.

Children's Choir meets from October through May, every other Tuesday.  Children of all ages are welcome.

Musicians meet every other Monday from mid September through May.  If you play an instrument and are interested, please contact the Choir Director.

Dovile Krempasky,831-3353, is the Choir Director.

Eucharistic Ministers
This is a special ministry where you, along with the priest, share the Body and Blood of Christ with the assembled community. This ministry is open to any active parishioner (male or female) high school age or older.

This ministry also takes the Eucharist to members of our parish who are shut-ins or in our rest homes. This is done at many different times during the week and weekend. If interested in this ministry contact Metchy Hance, 831-5383.

Lectors
The lector has the very special ministry of proclaiming the Word of God. They proclaim the first and second readings from Scripture and sometimes may read the verses of the Responsorial Psalm. They also read the petitions and announcements.

This ministry is open to any active parishioner (male or female) in high school or older. Contact Mike Hazard at 248-0869 or Mary Anne Reed at 248-4126.

Network of Care
To provide the homebound, the handicapped, and the senior members of the parish with the information, instruction, resources and/or personal assistance to enable them to maintain a dignified independent lifestyle. Parish contact is Metchy Hance, 831-5383.

Prayer Chain
This ministry is a telephone chain for confidential prayer request. Calls are made to team leaders. Notification of requests are then forwarded to other members on the prayer chain. To join the St. Andrew Prayer Chain, or to make a request, contact Ruth Berger at 831-3183 to be put on the telephone calling list.  Or email Chris Nunner at cnunner@fuse.net, for the email version.

Sanctuary / Sacristy
Art & Environment
This group is responsible for decorating the sanctuary and for cleaning the sanctuary and sacristy.
Click here for a list of duties that we perform.

Ifyou are interested and would be willing to help with this ministry, or if you have any other questions please contact the Parish Office, 831-3353.

Ushers (Ministry of Greeters)
This is a ministry where the usher-greeters represent the entire parish in being our host to welcome people and to make them feel comfortable before, during, and after the liturgy. They help direct the people and assist with any special activities as well as collections, etc.

This ministry is open to any active parishioners (male or female) in high school or older. If interested in this ministry contact R.J. Vilardo, 831-4389.

Worship Commission
Worship is a commission of our Parish Council. Among its purposes is to enhance the quality of liturgical celebrations, particularly to help with the special liturgical functions.

It also helps to foster the spiritual growth of the parish by promoting programs of spiritual education, and tries to feed the varied interest of all the people of the parish, from the very young to the very old, and in all aspects and stages of their lives.  Please contact Tom and Jan Vogel, 831-3478.