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Participating in the Mass as a liturgical minister is a beautiful experience. If you would like to be a lector, an Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister, an usher/ hospitality minister, an altar server, or a sacristan, learn more about each ministry and volunteer where you are called to serve.
Lectors
Proclaiming the Word of God is an awesome privilege and responsibility. If you feel called to serve as a lector, please text “GOTJESUS” to 84576 to register for Flocknote and select the “SJPII Lectors” group to request to join the Lector Ministry.
Our Lector core team will contact you to set up an orientation and training session. If you become a Lector, you will be able to sign up to lector at Masses through Signup Genius.
Current Lectors, please click here to sign up and to view the schedule: Sign Up Genius for Lectors
Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers
Eucharistic Ministers have the privilege of administering Holy Communion, the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, to our brothers and sisters in the congregation. Through this humble service, God unites you to your fellow members of the Body of Christ and actually forms all of us in the body. Your love for Christ present in the Eucharist and in His people will make the Body and Blood you minister to others genuine signs of Christ’s self-sacrifice and your own. The Sacred Species that you minister to others will be outward signs of love that flow from the heart of Christ and from your own heart.
This is a great honor and a wonderful way to serve our St. John Paul II Parish Family. Know that you are a Minister, not just a Holy Communion distributer. Sharing the Body and Blood of our Lord forms us more intimately into the Body of Christ bringing us into communion with Him and with each other.
If you feel called to serve as an Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister, please text “GOTJESUS” to 84576 to register for Flocknote and select the “SJPII EEMs” group to request to join the Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministry.
Our EEM core team will contact you to set up an orientation and training session. If you become an EEM, you will be able to sign up to serve at Masses through Signup Genius.
Current EEMs, please click here to sign up and view the schedule: Sign Up Genius for EEMs
Ministry of Hospitality (Ushers)
From welcoming people with a warm smile and a friendly greeting, to helping people find a seat and wishing them a beautiful week as you hand them a bulletin, our Ministers of Hospitality express to our parishioners and visitors how happy we are that they are here. People of all ages are welcome to participate, especially in greeting and welcoming our visitors.
If you feel called to serve as a Minister of Hospitality, please text “GOTJESUS” to 84576 to register for Flocknote and select the “SJPII Ushers” group to request to join the Ministry of Hospitality.
Our core team will contact you to set up an orientation and training session. If you become a Minister of Hospitality, you will be able to sign up to serve at Masses through Signup Genius.
Current Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers), click here to sign up and to view the schedule: Sign Up Genius for Ushers
Altar Servers
All children who have received their First Holy Communion are invited to become altar servers. This is a wonderful way to deepen your commitment to the Mass. To find out more, contact altarservers@nocateecatholic.com.
Sacristans
The responsibility of setting up the Mass, including preparing the hosts, the vessels, and the readings for the Mass, lies with the sacristan. As the main point person for the clergy and liturgical ministers, the sacristan should know the flow of the Mass, the roles of the liturgical ministers, and be available to attend to anything the clergy may need. In addition to weekday and weekend Masses, the sacristans also help prepare for the rituals of baptism, marriage, and funerals.
If you feel called to serve as a sacristan, please text “GOTJESUS” to 84576 to register for Flocknote and select the “SJPII Sacristans” group to request to join the ministry.
Our core team will contact you to set up an orientation and training session. If you become a sacristan, you will be added to the schedule that is maintained by our core team.
Children of all ages can participate in the Youth Mass as ushers, lectors, altar servers, Eucharistic Ministers, cantors, choir members and musicians. If your child would like to participate in the Liturgy, please contact Amy at amyayres@verizon.net.
Come spend time with Jesus!
Come spend time with our Lord. Eucharistic Adoration takes place every Wednesday from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, followed by evening prayer and benediction. Simply stop in: our Lord will be waiting for you. Contact Pam Dewey at adoration@nocateecatholic.com for more information or to sign up to be an Adoration Captain.
Welcome to Bible Study!
Our studies are open to all men and women who are interested in learning and sharing the Word of God.
We meet Thursday mornings at 9:30am in the Church. Most studies are DVD-oriented with discussion afterward.
There is no charge to participate in the studies; but on occasion study guides may be available for purchase.
Please come join us to meet your fellow parishioners and further your knowledge of our Catholic Faith. You never stop learning – from cradle Catholic to RCIA attendee!
Please contact Marsha Slick at chsmss2@live.com / 904-395-3638 to register or for more information.
The Prayer Shawl Ministry involves the knitting, crocheting, cutting, or sewing of Prayer Shawls, which are distributed to the ill, the bereaved, and those in need of God’s presence, strength, and blessings. For more information about this service or to volunteer, contact Mary Therese Capone by email.
All moms, all stages & ages, are welcome to join to pray, play and serve — Wednesday Rosary, Thursday Play Dates, Monthly Moms’ Night Out & more! Join our email list for regular SJPII Mom updates.
Our Walking Rosary is back! Join the Moms Ministry for fellowship & prayer with Walking Rosary every Wednesday evening! We will meet weekly on Wednesdays starting October 27th at 7:00 pm, 20 Mile Village Park in Nocatee. Please contact sjp2mom@gmail.com
for details.
From https://paradisusdei.org/that-man-is-you/www.thatmanisyou.com
That Man is You! honestly addresses the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture, especially those relating to their roles as husbands and fathers. The program harmonizes current social and medical science with the teachings of the Church and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of man fully alive!
Walking with Purpose is a women’s Bible study… and so much more!
From www.walkingwithpurpose.com
Welcome to Opening Your Heart: The Starting Point. This 22-lesson Bible study will take you on an exciting journey closer to the heart of God.
Opening Your Heart is an incredibly effective guide to deep, lasting transformation of the heart and we encourage all participants new to Walking with Purpose to begin here, regardless of previous experience with Bible study.
How can I conquer my fears?
What is the role of the Holy Spirit in my life?
What does the Eucharist have to do with my friendship with Christ?
Join us as we explore the core questions that we need to wrestle with if we want to experience all that God has for us.
Are you seeking people your age who share your Catholic faith and values, who want to share that faith with others in the community?
Our newly formed Young Adult Ministry, FED, stands for Faith, Evangelization & Discipleship. For those in our parish community who are young, single adults seeking fellowship and a group where they can share their faith and values, please contact Miranda Powell at mirandamariepowell@outlook.com for more information.
SJPII’s Career Ministry is a parishioner-led mentoring ministry designed to support our fellow brothers and sisters seeking permanent or part-time employment due to job loss, a desire or need for a job change, and recent graduates ready to begin their careers.
Our Objective: To provide professional and spiritual support, advice, insight, career coaching, and professional networking to job seekers – especially heighted by the COVID 19 pandemic employment challenges
Our Desired Outcome: Ministry participants will develop increased confidence and refined, focused job search skills that will appropriately position them to secure their desired positions during these challenging, uncertain times in their lives
CAREER MINISTRY OCTOBER PROGRAMS
The Career Ministry is now in its 7th month at St John Paul II Parish and we are so pleased with the ongoing great support and assistance from parishioners. There have been successes for a number of participants. We have also had continued new additions of job seekers as well as participants seeking to improve themselves via a career change. We are grateful for and so proud of the dedicated career coach volunteers that actively commit their time and skills to ministry participants.
For October there will be two very impactful programs. You will not want to miss these inspirational sessions that will provide you with the personal components to having a successful outcome. You will understand the role of self-confidence, of believing in yourself, and of sustaining the perseverance and fortitude to achieve success.
On Monday October 4th will be a very special presentation and discussion, “The Value of Struggle- and the Inspiration to get Through It” presented by Cale Arnold. He will share his views and learnings through his experiences as well as participation in personal development programs. Cale is Regional Vice President of Alliance Healthcare Services.
On Monday October 18th, Joe Cruz, will share his life learnings and career guidance gained throughout his life. He is a Certified Professional Coach and a seasoned executive with over 40 years of business experience. In coaching he specializes in leadership development, career transitions and team building.
With the continued improvements in the economy, we believe the Career Ministry will remain a valuable and successful resource for those in or beginning a job search. If you would like assistance for your own career focus, we would welcome you to contact us or come to a program to experience our work. Also, if you would like to help in our ministry activities, we would welcome your involvement.
John Allen
Whether you are new to St. John Paul II Church, or you are interested in learning about the ministries, groups, and volunteer opporunities, YOU are invited to the Welcome Breakfast!
One Sunday each month after the 8:00 am Mass we welcome our newly registered parishioners and those interested in getting involved at the parish to attend our Welcome Breakfast. Members of our Pastoral Council, Finance Council, Building Committee, and some of the many ministries, groups, and volunteer teams will be available to answer your questions about the parish and getting involved.
If you would like to join the Newcomers Welcome Ministry, please contact Laura Holton at lauraholton@comcast.net.
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If one member suffers in the body of Christ which is the Church, all the members suffer with that member.
1 Corinthians 12:26
Maggie Coolican
Ministry of Consolation
Bereavement Support
860 682-4156
Nicki LaPorte
Family Funeral Assistance
Cindy Walls
iCare grief Support Group
202 256-5779
Mary Therese Capone
Prayer Shawls
Ministry of Consolation
…. supporting our parishioners and community with:
Family Funeral Liturgy Assistance
Bereavement Support
iCare Grief Support Group
Prayer Shawl Ministry
The Ministry of Consolation (MOC) offers four programs to support our parishioners and community. They include:
Family Funeral Liturgy Assistance Volunteers:
- Meet and pray with the family
- Assist the family with honoring a loved one by choosing readings and songs for the funeral.
- Support the family at the funeral
- Participate at the Mass of Remembrance
Bereavement Volunteers:
- Attend the funeral for the deceased
- Pray for the deceased and family
- Send Thinking of you notes during the first year of bereavement
- Participate at the Mass of Remembrance
iCare Grief Support Group Volunteers:
- Pray for the deceased and family
- Facilitate the support group
- Participate at funerals & Mass of Remembrance
Prayer Shawl Volunteers:
- Pray for the deceased and family
- Knit, crochet, cut or sew Prayer Shawls
- Distribute Prayer Shawls to:
- The ill
- The bereaved
- Those in need of God’s presence, strength, and blessings.
The MOC will provide training for volunteers.
Please consider volunteering to:
- Attend funerals
- Pray for the deceased & bereaved families
- Assist with funeral planning
- Assist with Mass of Remembrance
- Assist with special projects:
- Ministry Showcase
- Festival Baskets
- Bereavement Materials
Maggie Coolican
Ministry of Consolation
Bereavement Support
860 682-4156
Nicki LaPorte
Family Funeral Assistance
Cindy Walls
iCare grief Support Group
202 256-5779
Mary Therese Capone
Prayer Shawls
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