PUT FAITH INTO ACTION
Volunteer
Share your time and talents in service to our parish family and community.
Ministries and Volunteer Opportunities
If you have questions or would like more information, please contact the parish office at 218-732-5142 for the contact information for each ministry.
Prayer
Adoration
In Eucharistic Exposition, the consecrated Host is placed in a gold monstrance to be adored. Adoration at St. Peter’s is Wednesday 5:30–8:00 PM and Thursday 6:00 AM–5:00 PM. To reserve a weekly time slot or serve as a substitute, contact Deacon John at the parish office, 218-732-5142.
Lead Rosary Before Mass
The Rosary is prayed ½ hour prior to Mass, except on Fridays, when it is prayed after Mass.
Prayer Chain
Pray for special intentions of parishioners. Contact Deacon John at the parish office, 218-732-5142.
Praying for Vocations
Contact Annette Haas at 218-616-2404 or the parish office, 218-732-5142.
Liturgical Ministries
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
Assist priests and deacons with the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass. Training is provided.
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion for Care Facilities and the Homebound
Take Holy Communion to residents of care facilities and homebound parishioners in our area.
Lector
Read at daily and weekend Masses. All are welcome.
Usher
Help parishioners find seats for Mass and help with the offertory collection.
Mass Servers
Assist the celebrant at Mass. This is open to young and old who have received their First Communion.
Music Ministry
Cantor
Proclaim the Word of God in the Psalms and lead the congregation in sung prayer.
Accompanist
Support the cantor or choir musically by playing an instrument.
Choir
Sing with the group during Mass.
Bell Choir
The Bell Choir meets once a week at 10:00 AM and plays once a month at Mass.
Hospitality
Art and Environment
Assist in arranging and caring for flowers and plants, and in seasonal decorating of the church.
Greeter
Provide a warm welcome to those joining us for weekend Masses. Open the door and greet people as they arrive, and neaten the books in the pews after Mass.
Family Guild
Our parish Family Guilds prepare meals for funerals and provide snacks for youth formation during the school year. Each Guild is assigned a month.
Welcoming Committee
Welcome new parishioners.
Service for St. Peter’s
Cleaning
Help with cleaning in the church.
Church and Grounds Upkeep
Help with carpentry, yard work, painting, and handiwork.
Count and Deposit Collection Money
The collection money is counted each morning from 9:00 to 10:00 AM.
Faith Formation
Adult Formation
Small faith groups have formed mostly around shared interests, including young adults, men, and women. Bible study and book or video discussions are common forms of adult faith formation. What would you like to see offered? If others are interested too, we can start another group. Contact Michelle Clark at 913-940-4851 or the parish office at 218-732-5142 with suggestions or questions.
Alpha
An experience that unpacks the basics of the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment for anyone who is curious, whatever their beliefs or background. Contact the parish office at 218-732-5142 to learn about the next Alpha.
Youth Formation
For students in Grades 1–12.
Wednesday School Teacher or Substitute Teacher
Teach or help with Release Time for Grades 1–6.
Youth Formation Teacher
Teach or help with youth in Grades 7–12.
For any Youth Formation opportunity, contact Annette Haas at 218-616-2404 or the parish office at 218-732-5142.
Local and Global Mission
Burgers and Beer with Deacon John
We meet every Thursday at 6:00 PM. Call the office at 218-732-5142 before 4:00 PM for the location.
Community Meals — Peter’s Table
We provide a free meal to the community on the third Tuesday of the month.
Ladies Lunch with Father Joe
This lunch is held every Tuesday at 12:00 PM. A Flocknote will be sent with the location, or you can call the office at 218-732-5142.
Meals on Wheels
We provide nutritious meals to seniors and individuals with disabilities. Volunteers deliver meals directly to recipients’ homes one week per month.
St. Vincent de Paul
Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was founded in 1833 as a Catholic lay organization. Men and women grow in spirituality and friendship by offering person-to-person service to neighbors in need. No work of charity is foreign to the Society.
St. Peter’s Quilting Group
Meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Everyone is welcome.