Ministries
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Ministry |
Description |
Contact |
| Acolyte | Assist priests during liturgy. For both young people and adults. Time commitment is several worship services each month. | The Reverend Martha Korienek 949.644.0463 ext. 12 |
| ACTION (AIDS Care Teams In Our Neighborhoods) | For over 12 years, this organization has created and nurtured communities of care (Care Teams). The Care Teams provide practical, emotional, and spritual support for people living with HIV/AIDS and who are isolated or neglected. This support is provided regardless of sex, age, race, culture, sexual orientation, or religious preference. Enrich the life of someone living with this life-challenging illness. |
Larry Spang 949.481.0141 |
| Altar Guild | Prepares the church for worship and maintains sacramental linens, vestments and liturgical accessories. Time commitment is about one hour per week. | Pam Milner 949.720.8075 |
| Card Shop | Help select and stock greeting cards for the card kiosk whose proceeds go to support Canterbury Irvine, the Episcopal Ministry at the University of California, Irvine. | Ellis Jordan and/or Roy Symonds |
| Chalice Bearer (Lay Eucharistic Minister) | Serve the Sacrament to communicants during the Eucharist. Certification by the Diocese requires additional training in this parish. You will serve once or twice a month at one Sunday worship service. Additional training required for subdeacon (assist celebrant as needed during 10 o'clock service.) | The Very Rev'd Canon Peter Haynes 949.644.0463 ext. 11 |
| Choir | Sing in the Saint Michael & All Angels Choir under the direction of the Minister of Music. Rehearsal Thursday evenings for a 1.5 hours and a warm-up before 10 a.m. Sunday worship. | To Be Announced |
| Café Miguel Host/Hostess | Set up, prepare, serve and clean up coffee service following each worship service on Sunday. Requires about two hours per week once a month. | Beth Bianchi |
| Electronic Communications Volunteer | Assist with maintenance of Access database, parish Web site and electronic communications training of staff and parishioners. | Michael Boor 949.651.9722 |
| Family Ministry | Fellowship group for parents and children from infants to 18 yrs. Events planned one time-per-quarter. | Open |
Flower Guild |
Prepares the floral arrangements in the church and other areas of the campus. | Frances Fukuda 949.644.4483 |
| Friends of Music | Presents special musical events throughout the year and raises funds to help support our music ministry in a variety of ways. | To Be Announced |
| Greeter | Welcome parish members to services and help orient newcomers and visitors. Couples can greet together. Greeters are scheduled for one worship service per month. | Larry Spang 714.979.6978 |
| Labyrinth | Join a group that's working to bring a Labyrinth to Saint Michael & All Angels' Campus. | Peggy Montgomery 949.644.2239 |
| Lay Reader | Read the first or second lesson or the Prayers of the People at Sunday worship services. Not Licensed by the Diocese, but trained in the parish. Usually assigned once or twice a month. | Myrna Ireland 949.759.1509 |
| Mission Commission | Mission Commission works to raise awareness and funding for a number of different ministries that feed the poor, care for the sick and disabled, and clothe and educate those less fortunate than ourselves. Ministries that we support each year include Children of the Americas, Loaves and Fishes, AIDS Care Teams in Our Neighborhood, Free Wheelchair Mission, Reverend Orma Mavimbela and her Care Points in Swazilands, United Thank Offering, etc. For more information, see the Mission Commission web page. | Larry Spang |
| Office Assistance | Help with clerical tasks in the parish office. Time commitment is up to you. There’s always something to do. | Susan Beechner 949.644.0463 ext. 10 |
| Praying Our Goodbyes | During the holidays the Praying our Goodbyes ministry sponsors a Eucharist of comfort and hope for those who have suffered a painful or still unresolved loss: any event that’s causing grief, such as a death in the family, divorce, a career set-back, the end of a relationship or the loss of a beloved animal companion. A spiritually-oriented, professionally led support group is offered when there is sufficient need. Friday Evening Prayer includes remembrance of those who have died. | Joan Wilcox 949.721.1273 |
| Publications Volunteer |
Assist with publication, preparation and delivery of printed material. Can involve folding, addressing, stamping and bulk mail organization.Requires about three to four hours per month. Mailing For the Love of Mike is the major project, but there are others. |
Susan Beechner 949.644.0463 ext. 10 |
| Senior Ministry | A program to provide assistance to Seniors in the parish. |
Ruth Poole 949.644.9263 and/or Deborah Newquist 949.854.2675 |
| Teller | Count and record the offering receipts after Sunday worship services. Requires about 45 minutes following each Sunday service. | Donnie Lewis and/or Melinda Rader |
| Telephoning/Prayer Tree | Make telephone calls to parishioners to deliver or collect information. Time spent is usually determined by the number of calls required. Usually between one and two hours a week. | Susan Beechner 949.644.0463 ext. 10 |
| Usher | Prepare the church for worship, distribute bulletins to worshipers, help with seating, pass and present the offering baskets, monitor the flow of communicants, count the attendance and secure the church after services. Ushers are scheduled for one service per month. |
Steve Dulson 949.646.1964 |
| Women's Discovery | Small groups for women who seek a deeper, more committed spiritual journey through study and prayer. Meetings are 2nd Sundays of the month at 11:30 a.m. Lunch and childcare provided. | Melinda Rader 949.759.5439 |
| Youth Group/Sunday School | Help teach, lead, chaperone Sunday School and youth activities. Time commitment depends on activities chosen. | Martha Korienek Teri Corbet |