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LITURGICAL |
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EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
Extraordinary ministers assist in the serving of the Spiritual Meal.
Giving the Body of Christ to fellow parishioners enriches
extraordinary ministers’ faith. Jesus tells us “no one who comes to me
shall ever be hungry, no who believes in me shall thirst again.”
Please consider being a part of this most rewarding ministry by
contacting:
English Mass: Stephen and Misty Canty
at 895-3428
Spanish
Masses: Molly Alvarado |
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MINISTRY
TO THE SICK
As an extension of the Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion,
ministers visit the aged, hospitalized, ill and homebound, insuring
their connection to the larger community. Join this ministry by
contacting:
Ray Michalec
at
792-3663 |
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LECTORS
Lectors
proclaim God’s living Word to all people, young and old, the
troubled, the hopeless, the happy, the content, to those needing to be
challenged and those in need of comfort. “May the word be in my mind
and on my lips and in my heart, that I may worthily and fittingly
proclaim his holy Word”. To minister by proclaiming the Word,
contact:
Claudia Sullivan
at 995-5007 or Alicia Falcon
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ALTAR SERVERS
Altar
Servers provide young people an opportunity to represent the people of
God at the altar during our liturgies. Boys and girls who are 9 years
old or older who wish to serve our church family as altar server,
should contact:
David
Domingue at 238-4134
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PRESENTERS
Presenters present God’s precious gifts of bread and wine at the
liturgies. If you are interested in serving as an individual or family
at our liturgy, please contact: Pastoral Center
at
257-5961
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MUSIC
MINISTRY
The Music Ministry is dedicated to helping the celebrating assembly to express and
strengthen its faith in order to go forth and share it with others. The church documents say, “among the many signs and symbols used by the Church to
celebrate its faith, music is of preeminent importance”. If God is
calling you to this ministry, please contact:
Dorothy
Cass
at
257-5961 or Manuel Sanchez at 896-3363 |
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CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
The Children's Liturgy shares with the little people of God who are
just waiting to hear God’s Word told to them in a manner in which they
can understand. If you would like to help our children learn the Word,
please contact:
Darlene Watkins
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LITURGY
COORDINATORS
Liturgy Coordinators oversee the liturgies each weekend, making sure
everyone who is scheduled to serve is there and that all necessary
arrangements for the liturgy are in place. If you would like to
become a Liturgy Coordinator, please contact:
Dora Bill
at
896-4267 |
SACRISTAN
Makes ready all items and equipment to be used during faith
celebrations of the community such as vestments, chalices, lighting
system and audio systems.
Lisa
Calderon
at
896-4478 |
BREAD
BAKERS
Bread Bakers provide us with homemade bread at every weekend liturgy.
They take great care and time to follow the church guidelines so that
we can receive the Real Presence in real bread. To volunteer your
baking skills please contact:
Marlene Grothues
at
895-3146 |
ALTAR
CARE COMMITTEE
The Altar Care Committee assures that we have a clean, polished, tidy
place to assemble for our liturgies. The committee meets on Saturday
mornings working “behind the scenes” for all of us. If you would
like to join this committee, please contact:
Barbara
Miciotto |
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HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE
The
Hospitality Committee provides and serves refreshments for special
events at the church, thereby offering opportunities for fellowship.
If
you are interested in joining the Hospitality Committee please
contact: Judi
Kunz
at
257-2299
The
Hospitality Committee is composed of three sub-committees, Greeters,
Bereavement and Ushers.
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BEREAVEMENT
COMMITTEE ensures those who have lost loved ones are
ministered to at funeral receptions and
follow-ups. If you are interested in this ministry, please
contact:
Lois Kunz
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USHERS
assist in welcoming and seating those who attend our services,
taking up the collection, assisting in the orderly distribution
of communion and helping to aid parishioners with special needs.
To become an usher please contact:
Charles Pflum
at
896-6270
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GREETERS
welcome all who enter into our place of worship. They are
present at the doors of the church, open the doors, welcome all
who come and hand out special worship aids. The greeters, by
their friendly manner, help to establish the welcoming
atmosphere of our worship service. Greeters are scheduled
for all weekend liturgies, holy days of obligation and special
occasions when the Kerrville community is invited into our
sacred space. If you are called to be a Greeter, please
contact:
Esther Moreno
at
792-5927
or
Anne Dommert
at
257-8048
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ENVIRONMENT AND ART COMMITTEE
The Environment and Art Committee
takes care
of everything from designing and sewing vestments and artwork to the
care of flowers and plants, providing a beautiful worship space for
our celebrations. To be a part of this committee please contact:
Rosemary
Suess at 895-2109
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FAITH FORMATION |
CHILDREN'S FAITH FORMATION (PK3-6th grade)
Our curriculum is a lectionary based program that integrates
catechesis with the life of the larger faith community-whole community
catechesis. Children in all grades hear or read the Sunday gospel
every week. This program builds on that foundation by providing the
children with a comprehensive instruction in Catholic doctrine, the
sacraments, the commandments of the old and new law and prayer- which
cover the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church:
Profession of Faith, Celebration of the Christian Mystery, Life in
Christ and Christian Prayer.
Alma
Gonzales
at
896-4233
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GOOD
SHEPHERD
(3-12 years of age)
The Good Shepherd calls forth our commitment to the spiritual
development of each child (3-12 years of age). We seek to foster these
attributes: a love for the Good Shepherd, an understanding of the
signs and symbols of Catholic Liturgy, and a capacity for prayer and
meditation.
Denise
Jenschke
at
257-5961 |
JR. & SR. TEEN MINISTRY
The Jr. & Sr. Teen Ministry strives to empower our youth and their
families to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today. The
ministry draws our youth together with their families to ensure a more
responsible participation in the life, mission, and works in the
Catholic faith community. They foster total personal and spiritual
growth of youth, their families and all the parish community. If you
are called to minister to our youth, please contact:
Casey Ryan
at 896
4233 x233
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ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Adult Faith Formation includes RCIA, CAFÉ, lecture series, prayer
groups, and Bible studies. If you are interested in being part of one
of these groups or are looking for direction in beginning a group,
please contact:
Ileana Schneegans
at 896
4233 x225 |
RCIA FOR
ADULTS
Dora
Bill
at
896-4267 |
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RCIA FOR
CHILDREN
Debbie
Fisher
at
367-5928 |
JAIL
MINISTRY
Sonny and Lillia Kaufhold
at
257-8731 |
ACTS CORE
Meet: 1st Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm
An ACTS retreat is a three day and three night Catholic lay
retreat presented by fellow parishioners. Talks and activities
conducted during the weekend give retreatants a better understanding
of the significance and importance of prayer, liturgy, the sacraments,
scripture, community and service. Retreatants are also given guidance
to help them in their faith journey... It is powerful community
building experience... The ACTS weekend brings the retreatants to a
better understanding of God's love for them, and also develops their
need to share that love with others through their involvement in
faith-centered parish community. They return to their parish with a
deeper love for each other and a desire to become more involved in
their parish faith community. Dale Denais at 257-1489 |
WOMEN OF NOTRE DAME
Objectives of the Women of Notre Dame are to stimulate and
appreciate an interest in the upkeep of the altar and sanctuary of
the church, to encourage spiritual and social life among all
parishioners, to assist our pastor in such duties as he may
designate, to work with other parish ministries to perform corporal
works of mercy in the community, and to inspire love for the
Eucharistic Christ and Our Blessed Mother, Mary.
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MARRIAGE PREPARATION
Provides assistance for couples to grow to a full awareness
of who they are and who they are called to become in marriage. The
comprehensive preparation program for all couples seeking entry into
sacramental matrimony was developed in accordance with Archdiocesan
guidelines. The program includes an introduction
to sacramental marriage, an evaluation of readiness for marriage and
four or more counseling sessions with a well-prepared, lay sponsor
couple. The counseling sessions address all aspects of the marital
relationship guiding the couple toward a more complete understanding
of the Church’s teachings about the marital bond and family life.
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NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING
God’s vision for marriage is
that couples be united in flesh and spirit and that this union be
“fruitful.” The Church recognizes that there are times when a couple
might be called to postpone pregnancy and other times when a couple
might have difficulty achieving pregnancy. Natural Family Planning (NFP)
uses the natural signs of a couples’ fertility to help them achieve
or postpone pregnancy in accordance with the teachings of the
Church. NFP is not contraception. It respects the God-given cycle
of fertility of every married couple and celebrates the gifts of
love and life embodied in the marital embrace.
Lisa & Kevin McCormick
at
257-7803
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CURSILLOS
Cursillos is an evangelical organization of Spanish-speaking Roman
Catholics dedicated to good works while spreading the word of God.
Cursillos provides fellowship and growth in faith through classes and
retreats for its members as it serves other Spanish-speaking peoples
in a worldwide movement.
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GUADALUPANAS
Guadalupanas is an organization of Spanish-speaking women dedicated
to Our Lady of Guadalupe and committed to providing items used in the
liturgy of their home parish. As the Blessed Mother served in the
background of the life of Jesus, so do these women serve in support
of His church. Their fellowship climaxes each year on the 12th day of
December with a festival in commemoration of Our Lady Of Guadalupe.
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MINISTERIO PASTORAL HISPANO (Hispanic Ministry)
A new ministry to our church, Pastoral Hispano is an answer to our
church’s tradition
of Welcome and Pastoral Concern. Our mission is to bring “Unity in
Diversity” to our faith community by offering bible study, the
opportunity to build friendships &
community bonds, resources that provide guidance to parents to
encourage faith sharing within the family, retreat opportunities and
guidance in Sacramental preparation.
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COMMUNITY CATECHESIS
The mission of Community Catechesis is to provide our faith
community the opportunity for catequetical experiences throughout the
year and to partake in parish celebrations such as Trunk O Ween, St.
Nicholas etc. As we continue to grow, coming together in the embrace
that sharing and fellowship offer will help build a stronger Notre
Dame church community.
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BREAKFAST WITH FR. MIKE
Men of Notre Dame meet each Tuesday morning at Inn of the Hills
with Fr. Mike. This one hour session of prayer and fellowship is a
gratifying time of learning and growing.
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LIBRARY
The Library helps to get out the word about what is available in
Catholic books. The library is open in the Family Life
Center. Library associates oversee cataloging and shelving of books.
If you are interested in helping in this cause, please contact:
Steve Denton
at
895-1976
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ACCW
An organization of women from all Women’s Societies in the
San Antonio Archdiocese providing leadership training.
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CHURCH SERVICES |
PASTORAL
CENTER
The Pastoral Center is a place abuzz with phones, business, and the spiritual
life of the parish. It is a terrific place for helping others in
many ways – greeting at the door, answering telephones, light clerical
work – all the necessary things that keep our parish running smoothly.
If you are interested in helping our parish to run smoothly, please
contact:
Eva Bill
at
257-5961 |
PASTORAL COUNCIL
A representative group dedicated to support the Pastor in
administration of the parish in accordance with canon law, decrees
issued by the Bishop, and, where latitude permits, for the welfare of
the inclusive parish membership. Full council membership includes the
Pastor (director), all parish deacons, and eleven
laypersons. Two laypersons are appointed by the Pastor and nine are
elected by parishioners.
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FINANCE
COUNCIL
Serves as co-stewards with the pastor in allocating fairly our
limited resources to enhance the spiritual growth of all of the
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LITURGY BOARD
The duties of the Board are to prepare the liturgies and all related
aspects so that the community of Notre Dame may fully celebrate with
one another the work that God has begun in us, and to carry this
forth from the liturgy into our everyday world. The Liturgy Board is
made up of representatives of the various liturgical ministries. The
entire board meets three times a year to vision for the different
liturgical seasons and to evaluate. The Liturgy Core Board consists
of 10 members from the larger Board. These members work through the
liturgies and related aspects, and report to the larger Board.
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PARISH WEBSITE
As an extension of the Pastoral Center, our web site is a wonderful
treasure of information spanning from parish activities to happenings
at the Vatican. The web site at ndparishkerrville.org includes two
Catholic newspapers.
Kay Graham-Gilbert at 864 4286
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PUBLICITY
The Publicity Ministry “get’s the Word out”. If you can be a witness
to what is going on and write about it, please consider joining this
ministry by contacting:
Marie Schwartzkopf
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COMMUNITY |
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men’s fraternal benefit society
formed to render financial aid to members and their families.
Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled, and needy
members and their families. Members and their families promote social
and intellectual fellowship through educational, charitable,
religious,
social welfare, war relief and public relief works.
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ST.
VINCENT DE PAUL
The Society of
St. Vincent De Paul members are doing Christ’s work by serving the
poor with a Thrift Shop, Financial Aid office and Food Pantry.
The Society of ST. Vincent de Paul helps people of all faiths by
acting as the hands of Christ in a compassionate and loving manner. You can help by volunteering to work, even just a few
hours a week in the .
To get involved, please contact:
Bill
Treybig
at
896-6898
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NEWCOMERS
COMMITTEE
The Newcomers Committee welcomes new parishioners and sets
up time for fellowship with one another as they settle into the
parish. To be a part of this ministry, please contact:
Christine Shotts |
CHURCH BUS
Notre Dame operates a bus to provide transportation to Sunday Mass
for those in need. This service is available for only the 11:00 Mass
at this time. Area of coverage is throughout the city. Service on the
first Saturday of each month provides transportation to the Rite of
Reconciliation.
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BOY SCOUTS
Troop 111 of Notre Dame Catholic Church, founded on the principles
of the National Boy Scouts of America organization, promotes
citizenship, character development, and physical fitness for boys and
young men ages 11-17. The troop, open to the youth of the community
regardless of religious preference, provides opportunities for the
Scouts to enrich their faith in programs specific to their church
affiliations. Programs and activities revolve around the community
and various outdoor settings year round.
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CUB SCOUTS
Cub Scouts is a year-round family program designed for boys who
are in the first grade through fifth grade (or 7 to 10 years of
age). Parents, leaders, and organizations work together to achieve
the purposes of Cub Scouting: character development, spiritual
growth, good citizenship, sportsmanship and fitness, family
understanding, respectful relationships, personal achievement,
friendly service, fun and adventure, and preparation for Boy Scouts.
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NURSERY
The nursery is a service that is provided during weekend masses to
parishioners that have babies or children under five. The nursery is
also available for parish meetings in order to facilitate parents'
participation.
Alma
Gonzales
at
896-4233
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NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Established in 1912, the school serves students in pre-school
through eighth grades. Located between Main Street and Water Street,
just off the historic downtown area of Kerrville, Texas, Notre Dame
serves a richly diverse Catholic community. We are proud of our rich
94 year history, and grateful for the unique experience that we enjoy
with the parish and the town of Kerrville in the beautiful Texas Hill
Country.
Booster Club provides support for all extra-curricular
activities associated with the school. This includes faith events,
academic competitions, and athletic contests.
Festival Committee produces the fall festival that, in
turn,
provides a significant portion of the funds needed to operate Notre
Dame School.
Parent-Teacher Council provides support for classroom
teachers
as well as a connection between home and classroom environments.
School Council provides support and general counsel for
school
and its principal.
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THANKSGIVING DINNER
The Calderon Family and Notre Dame Parish Family serve
Thanksgiving Dinner to those who wish to come.
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