Bereavement
Ministry
Purpose: To extend
the condolences and support of the entire parish family to those
who have experienced the death of a loved one. Members take
turns attending the Wake or Vigil at local funeral homes and the
Funeral Mass to provide a compassionate presence. We send cards
and follow-up phone calls to bereaved families. The Ministry
sponsors structured small group support sessions. On November
2nd, we assist the parish and pastor and priests with the Feast
of All Souls candle-lit memorial Mass. When and Where: We
meet the 3rd Tuesday of every month in the Parish Hall at 7 p.m.
Time Commitment:
It is a flexible commitment based on the need for the ministry
and your availability. Support groups follow a structured format
covering a 10-week period. The support group meetings within the
10 weeks are held weekly and last two hours. Talents and Gifts: We
need people who are compassionate and good listeners.
Contact: Tom Dean, 561-745-1385
Ministry
of the Sick
Purpose: To visit
those in need who are not capable of attending Mass regularly
and receive Holy Communion, due to their illness.
When and Where: Weekly visits to the hospitals, homebound and
nursing homes. For the critically ill: visits to their homes,
and possibly the Hospice Care facility and the hospital.
Time Commitment:
A minimum of 2–3 hours per week to make the visits on the days
they are scheduled. The minister to the critically ill may be
asked to see the parishioners on a daily basis.
Talents and Gifts:
Able to interact with the sick person and address their needs
with Holy Communion; those who help the critically ill need to
be able to handle end of life issues. Need to be a commissioned
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion and have your own
transportation.
Contact: Deacon Stephen Scienzo,
561-575-0837
New
Parishioner Welcome Ministry
Purpose: To welcome
all new parishioners into the St. Peter family by establishing
several points of contact with them once they register. These
points of contact include: a new parishioner folder, a welcome
phone call, and a welcome luncheon.
When and Where:
Calls are made from a volunteer’s home, new parishioner folders
are stuffed in the Parish Hall as needed, luncheons are held in
the Parish Hall, gift bags are stuffed in the Parish Hall the
Friday prior to the luncheon.
Time Commitment:
1–2 hours every other month
Talents and Gifts:
Congeniality, able to converse with many different people, warm
and welcoming, organized and knowledgeable about what’s going
at St. Peter parish.
Contact: Tricia Frigo, 772-201-8660
Food
for Families
Purpose: To collect
non-perishable food from parishioners and distribute it to provide
assistance to the poor.
When and Where: The 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month to distribute
food in the Parish Hall.
Time Commitment:
One Saturday per month, approximately 2 hours
Talents and Gifts:
A love of God and a desire to help the poor.
Contact: Judy Collins, 561-748-1538
Food
for Friends
Purpose: Relief
assistance of prepared food to the poor.
When and Where:
Parish Hall Kitchen every Friday at 8:45 a.m.
Time Commitment:
1–3 hours a week.
Talents and Gifts:
Kindness of heart, generosity and compassion to help others in
need.
Contact: Kathy Pollock, 561-385-1943
St.
Vincent de Paul Society
Purpose: To reach
out and provide support to the poor in our local community. Members
of the ministry meet personally with those requesting help to
determine what the needs are and how the ministry can best provide
help.
When and Where:
Bi-weekly ministry meetings on Tuesday evenings in the Parish
Hall.
Time Commitment:
About 2 hours a month to attend meetings and provide support for
ministry events.
Talents and Gifts: A
desire to help others. Bilingual-speaking people are needed.
Contact: Denise Haigh, 561-267-9170
St.
Peter Singles Ministry — F.R.I.E.N.D.S.
Purpose: To provide
single Catholic adults the opportunity to join in fellowship through
social activities and community services with others who share
the same religious beliefs and values.
When and Where:
Social and Planning Meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday
of the month from 7–8 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
Time Commitment:
1 hour meeting a month and a 2 hour event a month.
Talents and Gifts:
Meet new people and make them feel comfortable one-on-one or in
a group.
Contact: Drew Walsh, 561-906-7222
Men’s
Group
Purpose: To enable
men to grow closer to Christ and to better equip them to deal
with the daily struggles of their lives through on-going prayer,
scripture study, study of the teachings of the Church, fellowship,
and sharing with one another.
When and Where:
Thursday mornings at 6:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall.
Time Commitment:
1–2 hours each week.
Talents and Gifts:
A love of God and your fellow man. A willingness to: express one’s
self, make friends, share one’s feelings and beliefs, grow in
one’s understanding of who God is in their life, and grow in their
relationship with God.
Contact: Deacon Joe Pollock,
561-575-0837
Giving
Tree
Purpose: Provide
Christmas gifts to needy children in Jupiter and the Catholic
Charities of Belle Glade from newborn to 17 years old.
When and Where:
Parishioners are asked to take a gift tag from the trees placed
in the 3 entrances to the church at the end of November.
Time Commitment:
½ hour to take a tag, purchase the gift suggested on the
tag and return it to church the following week. Ministry members,
3-4 hours to sort gifts the first Sunday of December.
Talents and Gifts:
Willingness to give to others in need.
Contact: Mary Bendgen, 561-889-4097
Prison
Ministry
Purpose: To bring
Christ to the imprisoned by talking with them about scripture
and preparing them for Mass. Communion services are held at the
local prisons during the week. This ministry is a part of the
Diocesan Office of Prison Ministry.
Talents and Gifts:
Love God and be willing to share this love with others.
Membership is open to Catholics in
good standing over the age of 21.
Contact: Deacon Don Battison,
561-575-0837 or Tom Lawlor at 561-775-9553 or tlawlor@diocesepb.org
Respect
Life Ministry
Purpose: Devoted to educating
parishioners on our Catholic Church’s teaching that life is
sacred from conception to natural death. Respect Life prays for
a conversion of hearts and minds so that our society will live
the call to be a culture of life, acknowledging that all life is
a gift from God.
When and Where: Second Wednesday of each
month (excluding June, July and August) in the Chapel
Time Commitment: 2–3 hours per month
Talents and Gifts: Prayerful, patient,
committed to promoting a culture of life, articulate, willing to
share their faith, persistent and optimistic.
Contact: John Bartalini, 561-313-1276
Gifts
of Faith
Gifts of Faith is our parish religious book and
gift shop. It was opened to fill the need to have quality religious
items available to our parishioners. You will find many treasures
in the gift shop, some handmade by our own parishioners. Please
stop in any time before or after our weekend Masses. We are located
on the left as you enter through the main entrance to the Church.
The staff will be happy to help you find what you are looking
for, from Bibles to rosaries.
Contact Sherry Krasula in Gifts of Faith
Substance
Addiction Ministry (SAM)
Purpose: To provide
education about addictive diseases; increase awareness of the
pain in people’s lives and places where help can be found for
those affected by/or afflicted with an addictive disease; and
offer support, acceptance, understanding and healing.
When and Where:
Monthly meetings are held on the 1st Thursday at 6:30 – 7:30 pm
in the St. Maximilian Kolbe Room, Parish Hall.
Time Commitment:
1 hour per month
Talent and Gifts:
Compassion for those affected by/or afflicted with an addictive
disease, and who have either recovered from the affects or affliction
or have actual experience in counseling or education directly
related to addictive diseases.
Contact: Confidential Inquiry,
561-633-2740
Widows
and Widowers Ministry
Purpose: To meet
other people, enjoy good food, conversation, and companionship.
We contribute to All Saints Catholic School through our 50/50
drawing.
When and Where:
Various restaurants in the northern Palm Beach County or the Jupiter
area.
Time Commitment:
2nd Sunday of the month at 1:00 p.m.
Contact: Mary Canale, 561-630-0955
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