1. St. Alexis St. Alphonsus Pray for us
LEADING THE EMERGING PARISH

2. St. Alexis St. Alphonsus Pray for us
Tonight’s Goal:
Introduce structure for Parish operations
Seek Parish Council Members to lead open ministries
Seek members for all ministries
Begin building One Community under Jesus Christ!

3. Staff Positions (examples) Pastoral Council
Executive Council
Sue Eppley Tim Johnson
Dick Heilman Mark Joseph
Leslie Mitros Len Petrancosta
Father Paul Zywan
Father Joe Freedy
Via EC Sponsors
Staff Positions (examples)
Music
Communications
Business/Acctg.
Director of Evangelization
DRE
Youth Ministry
Facilities
Housekeeping
Office Mgr.
TBD as needed
Pastoral Council
Outreach Open
Special Events Open
Small Groups Marianne Green
Greeters Marty Heim
Stewardship Open
Hospitality Ruth Chiappa
On Mission! Open
Communications Cindy Micco
Alpha Open
Volunteer Coord. Open
Liturgy Deacons
Welcoming Team Concetta Slanders

4. Overarching Ministry Descriptions
Outreach Community support such as mission trips, prison ministry, food banks, nursing homes, etc.
Special Events Non-fund-raising events such as Faith on Fire
Small Groups person groups for faith formation and discussion
Greeters Weekend Masses and event greeters
Stewardship Time, Talent and Treasure gifts
Hospitality Refreshments for after Mass and other events
On Mission! Parish integration issues; liaison with Diocese
Communications Bulletins, e-Bulletins, web presence, PR, etc.
Alpha Dinner & discussion-based formation for adults
Volunteer Coord. Continuously seek people to use their gifts for the church and recognizing their efforts
Liturgy Ensuring lively, engaging Liturgies
Welcoming Team Focus on new church members

5. Ministry Chairperson Exec. Council Sponsor
Pastoral Council
Ministry Chairperson Exec. Council Sponsor
Outreach Open Dick Heilman
Special Events Open Dick Heilman
Small Groups Marianne Green Mark Joseph
Greeters Marty Heim Mark Joseph
Stewardship Open Len Petrancosta
Hospitality Ruth Chiappa Len Petrancosta
On Mission! Open Sue Eppley
Communications Cindy Micco Sue Eppley
Alpha Open Tim Johnson
Volunteer Coord. Open Tim Johnson
Liturgy Deacons Leslie Mitros
Welcoming Team Concetta Slanders Leslie Mitros

6. St. Alphonsus Ministries
Liturgical
Service
Social
Fundraisers
Altar Servers
Bethlehem Haven
Hoops for Life
Fish Fry
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Blood Drive
Men’s Fellowship
Harvest Home
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
Christmas in Appalachia
Gold Club
Golf Tournament
Gift Bearers
Fish Fry Dinner Deliveries to Homebound
Hospitality
Trivia Night
Greeters
Gardening Club
Young Adults
Used Clothing Sale
Lectors
Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh (free dental clinic)
SOUL Youth (paused)
Flea Market (previous years)
Music (variety)
North Hills Community Outreach (Backpack/ School Supplies Drive & Winter Coat Drive)
Knights of Columbus
Sacristans
North Hills Food Bank
Retreats
Education
Ushers
Prayer Ministry
Passion Play
Religious Education for Children(PreK-8th)
Wedding Coordinators
Sanctuary Committee
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Parish Mission Trip (idea stage)
RCIA (Adults)
Ad-Hoc support needs
Vacation Church & Bible Camp
Pastoral Council & Finance Council

7. St. Alexis Ministries Alcoholics Anonymous Flea Market Cookies
Caring
Community
Hospitality
Leadership
Liturgy
Music
Alcoholics Anonymous
Flea Market
Cookies
Communications
Altar Guild
Adult Choir
Courage
Gardening
Finance Council
Altar Servers
Adult Handbells
Jesus in Disguise
Knights of Columbus
Welcoming
Money Counters
Art & Environment
Children’s Choir
Ladies of Charity
Over 50 Group
Office Volunteers
Bridal Consultants
Children’s Handbells
Ministry to the Sick
Festival Days
Pastoral Council
Children’s Liturgy
Contemporary Band
Outreach Ministry to the Sick
Spring/Fall Day of Caring
Extraordinary Ministers
Instrumentalists
Project Rachel
Greeters
Resurrection Choir
Lector/Reader
Prayer
Religious Education
Respect for Life
Sacramental Prep
Youth Ministry
Men’s Fellowship
Catechists
40 Days for Life
Baptism
Edge
Adoration
Religious Ed. K-5
March For Life
Confirmation
Life Teen
Retreats
Vacation Bible Camp
Rachel’s Vineyard
First Holy Communion
Core team
Prayer Chain
First Penance
Vocations Prayer
Marriage Prep
RCIA / RCIC

8. EXAMPLE Sign-Up Sheets