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“They devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to the communal life, to the breaking of the bread and to the prayers” (Acts 2:42).

Ours is a faith that is lived in a variety of ways, seeking to improve the lives of people. What follows are some means to accomplish this at Little Flower.

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Serves: adult Parishioners
Purpose/Responsibilities: provide a weekend retreat experience (men’s and women’s) that leads to greater engagement in parish life and ministry

Contact: Sister Marilyn Marie Ellerbrock | 419.537.6655 or

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Serves: All women of the parish
Purpose/Responsibilities: various spiritual, educational and social offerings along with service in ministries such as sacristans, welcoming new members, etc.

Contact: Carmen Barbosa | 419.290.3082

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Serves: Parish
Purpose/Responsibilities: decorates the church for various feasts and seasons throughout the year

Contact: Tom Williams | 419.537.6655 or

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Serves: school-age parishioners
Purpose/Responsibilities: provides support for sports: soccer, football, cross country, cheerleading, volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball, track, T-ball and various intramural sports

Contact: Maureen Bishop | 419.531.1907

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Serves: Open to the public
Purpose/Responsibilities: provides Tuesday night Bingo in a smoke-free environment beginning at 6:30 pm for the benefit of Little Flower Parish. Volunteers are needed

Contact: Richard McGee | 419.535.5673

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Serves: boys 11-18 years old | Parishioners and St. Benedict Catholic School students
Purpose/Responsibilities: develop individual character through outdoor activities involving working together and becoming self-sufficient in the Boy Scout tradition

Contact: David Hutte | 419.266.1121

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(See Liturgical Ministries)

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Serves: Parish
Purpose/Responsibilities: ensure proper maintenance of buildings and grounds, initial study of major repairs and renovations, safety inspections. Members are appointed by the Pastor

Contact: Liz Stieber | 419.537.6655 or

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Serves: families of parishioners who have died
Purpose/Responsibilities: provide a setting for a funeral luncheon in conjunction with caterer/family members who provide food

Contact: Vi Kwapich | 419.866.1638

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Serves: parish
Purpose/Responsibilities: care for the parish grounds

Contact: Liz Stieber | 419.537.6655 or or

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Serves: girls five years and older and their mothers
Purpose/Responsibilities: strive to bring the Catholic faith alive and inspire girls to become authentic Catholic women through learning about Catholic virtues, saints, Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church

Contact:

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Serves: parish
Purpose/Responsibilities:
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist:
distribute the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass, take Communion to the homebound and to nursing home residents
Lectors: proclaim the scriptures at parish liturgies
Ministers of Hospitality: greet and welcome all who come to worship at Little Flower, fulfill the duties of ushers
Ministers of Music: sing or plan an instrument in one of the choirs, cantor at liturgy
Servers: assist the priest during liturgy

Contact: Tom Williams | 419.537.6655 or

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Serves: parish
Purpose/Responsibilities: help prepare parish mailings

Contact: Bobbi Rutkowski | 419.536.9058

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Serves: Men of the parish (18 years and older)
Purpose/Responsibilities: foster community spirit and friendship while providing fundraising activities (for parish and St. Benedict Catholic School)

Contact: Tom Coy | 419.535.3216

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Serves: adult men
Purpose/Responsibilities: offer monthly opportunities for faith enrichment and fellowship
Contact: Paul Figliomeni | 419.699.1458

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Serves: parishioners who are sick and infirm
Purpose/Responsibilities: provide pastoral care for those in physical need through visits, prayer and bringing Communion. Due to privacy laws, someone must notify the parish of the need.

Contact: Parish Center | 419.537.6655 or

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Serves: parish
Purpose/Responsibilities: take care of altar linens, candles, flowers, vessels and vestments

Contact: Bobbi Rutkowski | 419.536.9058

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Serves: families of Little Flower Catholic Parish and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Parish
Purpose/Responsibilities: provide a quality faith formation and educational program for children from preschool through grade 8

Contact: Patrice Tscherne | 419.536.1194

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Serves: those 55 years and older
Purpose/Responsibilities: offer a monthly luncheon and presentation, providing an opportunity for fellowship and education

Contact: Sister Marilyn Marie Ellerbrock | 419.537.6655 or

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Serves: persons within the Little Flower Catholic Parish boundaries who are in need
Purpose/Responsibilities: provide food, clothing and limited help with utilities to those in need; volunteers welcome; contributions accepted from parishioners

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Contact: Martha Nasset | 419.531.5268

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Serves: homebound parishioners and those in nursing homes
Purpose/Responsibilities: take Communion to those unable to come to Mass due to reasons of health

Contact: Sandie Roccia | 419.841.7616; Gerri Mouch | 419.531.8005

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Serves: young adults between the ages of 18 and 35
Purpose/Responsibilities: provide Scripture sharing, service and social opportunities as a support and catalyst for more intentional discipleship

Contact: Sister Marilyn Marie Ellerbrock | 419.537.6655 or

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Serves: high school youth
Purpose/Responsibilities: provide a parish-based Life Teen ministry, encouraging youth to embrace confidence in their understanding of the faith and compassion in their living it each day; meet each first and third Sunday for 5:30 p.m. Mass, dinner and fellowship, time to learn and discuss; volunteers are welcome to provide meals

Contact: Tom Williams | 419.537.6655 or

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