Living the Mission...

How can you best live the mission of Holy Name of Jesus? Check out the service opportunities listed below. Begin living the mission today by participating in a volunteer ministry position that fits your gifts, talents and interests! Not sure what would suit you best? Try using our Spiritual Gifts Assessment to determine where your gifts would best serve others. Feel free also to download and fill out our Ministry Sign-Up Form which can be turned in to the Parish Office.

May 11, 2008
Pentecost

There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone.” 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 The Spirit gives each of us different gifts. The reason we are given those gifts is so that we may perform different forms of service for the Lord. If you don’t use your gifts for the Lord, who will do the special work that God had in mind for you alone?

ChristPower ChristPower is a week long mission trip which runs from June 22 through June 28, 2008, geared towards the high school students of our parish in cooperation with Church of the Ascension. Adult chaperons are needed to lead small groups of students, run services and have fun with the youth. For more information, contact Chris Kostelc either via e-mail or phone: (763) 745-3489. Click here to learn more about ChristPower.	Nursery Help is needed in the nursery watching the children as their parents attend mass. In the summer the nursery is especially full because there is no Sunday School. If you enjoy playing with preschoolers please contact Jan Stump, either via e-mail or phone (763)746-8193
Women's Evening of Reflection Men are needed to help prepare and server evening dinner at the upcoming Women's Evening of Reflection on Friday, May 9, 2008. If you can help behind the scenes, so the women of our parish may spend their time in prayer and reflection, contact Jean Roozendaal either via e-mail or phone: (763) 745-3481.	Vacation Bible School VBS "I will Follow" Help carry our the mission of VBS 2008...to explore the lives of God's people in the Bible. Children will learn a variety of ways that they can follow Jesus in every circumstance. Energetic people needed to tell a story from the Old or New Testament to help the children learn how to follow Jesus. Help also needed in the nursery for VBS. We are also looking for donations of food: chips, pop, hamburger, hot dog buns….beans….we will take whatever you can donate for the closing picnic. Contact Judy Rapp either via e-mail or phone: (763) 745-3492. Click here for volunteer registration form.
Faith Formation If you really want to learn about your faith teach. Teaching is a challenging and yet rewarding commitment made to our children and youth. We have found most catechist (teachers) learn so much more about their own faith, are enlightened (sometimes entertained) by spending the time with the children/youth each week. Take this step for your faith. Diane VanValkenburg 3 year old – 5th grade and Barb 6th grade through 10th grade are committed to making this a good experience for the children/youth and volunteer. Sign up early to get your choice of grade. If you have any questions you can contact Diane VanValkenburg via e-mail or Barb Gerdes via e-mail.	Rummage Sale Holy Name of Jesus Rummage sale is June 19th, 20th, 21st. It is organized by the Quilters, Respect for Life, and KC Ladies Auxillary. The proceeds from the sale go to charity. Lots of help needed with set up, shift workers, moving furniture, pricing items and other general help. Donations of bags,wire hangers, furniture other household items. We can not accept car sets, electronics, or any item that plugs in or runs on gas. Contact Pat Faue, 763-559-5368
Baccalaureate mass We are celebrating High School Graduations at 10:30 am mass on June 1, 2008. Please help serve coffee and cake at receptions to congratulate the class of 2008. Contact Chris Kostelc either via e-mail or phone: (763) 745-3489.

Download the US Conference of Bishops' guide entitled Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord to get a complete look at Lay Ecclesial Ministry in the Catholic Church.

Click here to read Reflections of the U.S. Catholic Bishops on the Thirtieth Anniversary of the Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity and the Fifteenth Anniversary of Called and Gifted.