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since January, 2001.
Resurrection has several basic dimensions of our Christian Community's life:
| LITURGY |
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| Coordinator of Liturgy and Music |
Ruth Sanders |
(368-0146 x106) |
Oversees the sacramental and ritual life of the parish so as to invite each member of the parish community to participate in the life, death and resurrection of Christ.
| Liturgy Committee Chair |
Ruth Sands |
(454-7740) |
Oversees all liturgical preparation. Fosters critical evaluation of Liturgy.
| Music Ministry Chair |
(vacant) |
(***-****) |
Oversees and instructs folk groups, cantors, psalmists, instrumentalists.
| Children's Liturgy of the Word |
Christine Shiner |
(998-6874) |
Offers the Liturgy of the Word on a child's level at 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sundays.
| Lectors |
Eileen Wilkinson |
(992-9401) |
Each of 7 Teams meets every 7 weeks to prepare each Sunday's liturgy.
| Ministers of the Eucharist |
Art Mayer |
(368-5176) |
Assist the celebrant and deacons distributing the Eucharist at liturgical celebrations.
| Sacristan Coordinator |
Judy Ariganello |
(996-9074) |
Has care of all vestments, cloths and sacred vessels.
| Sacristan ("Marthas") |
Judy Ariganello |
(996-9074) |
Prepare altar for Mass.
| Linen Sacristan |
(vacant) |
(***-****) |
Wash the linens used on the altar.
| Environment |
(vacant) |
(***-****) |
Designs setting of each season, Sunday and feast day.
| Greeters/Ushers |
Ruth Sands |
(454-7740) |
Welcome all to our Sunday liturgies, especially guests and new parishioners, distribute bulletins and assist at communion.
| Altar Servers |
Tom Bacon |
(610-255-0647) |
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James Kavanagh |
(731-0612) |
Boys and Girls, 5th grade and older, who assist at the altar
| Bread Baking |
(vacant) |
(***-****) |
Bakes the bread to be consecrated into the Body of Christ.
| Sacred Dance |
Mary Gutzat |
(832-9168) |
Dance and mime to enhance the liturgy.
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CHRISTIAN FORMATION
| Minister of Christian Formation |
Joanne Huhn |
(368-0146 x 104) |
| Christian Formation Program (CFP) |
Joanne Huhn |
(368-0146 x 104) |
Provides religious learning for children from mid-nursery through 10th grade, and for adult and parent/sacrament programs.
| Christian Formation Committee (CFC) |
Lisa Edler |
(521-8326) |
Oversees and proposes policy for all religious education programs from Baptism to adulthood.
Adult Faith Formation Committee
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Mary Louise Chesley-Cora
Susan Oliver |
(453-8734
737-1660) |
Oversees and proposes policy for religious education programs for adults.
| Cherub Nursery |
Joanne Huhn |
(368-0146 x 104) |
Volunteers supervise infants to 3 year-olds while parents attend 10:30 a.m. Mass and the Christmas Vigil family Mass.
| M.O.M.'S Faith Sharing |
Robin Murphy |
(239-6726) |
A weekly gathering of book study, pray and share their lives.
| R. C. I. A. (Catechumenate) |
Fr. Graney |
(368-0146 ext. 102) |
Initiates new members into the Church through a year round process of prayer, teaching and action according to the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.
| R. C. I. C |
Fr. Graney |
(368-0146 ext. 102) |
A journey of faith formation for children who have not been baptized. They are prepared for Initiation (the reception of Baptism, Confirmation and First Eucharist) through Liturgy of the Word,"Breaking Open" our Liturgical symbols, shared prayer and communal gatherings. The process runs anywhere from one to three years.
| Coordinator of Youth Ministry |
(Vanessa Addeo) |
(368-0146 ext. 107) |
Coordinates total youth ministry program for youth in the 7th to 12th grades. Includes religious education, service, and social events.
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Resurrection Parish Social Concerns
The Social Concerns Ministry is a key pursuit of the Christian community life of the Parish of the Resurrection. There are multiple committees incorporated under Social Concerns. Each is focused on a Social Concerns need in our parish community and beyond.
Vision
Social Concerns of the Parish of the Resurrection exists to help integrate the social mission of the church into the life of our parish in accordance with Catholic Social tradition and teaching.
All members of the Parish of the Resurrection are called to help build the Kingdom of God on earth by entering into right relationships with all of God's creation, especially the poor. As co-creators of the Kingdom, our call to stewardship challenges us to respond to the injustices of society through service, outreach, advocacy, community development and solidarity.
Church involvement in social issues and mission results when the dignity of the human person is threatened. The U.S. Bishops, in their 1993 statement "Communities of Salt and Light" stated:
"our parishes should be measured by our help for the hungry, the homeless, the troubled, and the alienated in our community and beyond... Catholic social teaching calls us to serve those in need and to change the structures which deny people their dignity and rights as children of God. Service and action, charity and justice are complementary components of parish social ministry."
Mission
The foundation of these ministries and their actions are rooted in prayer, worship, and faith-sharing. In liturgy, we find the direction, initiative and strength for social ministry action. We recognize that we must listen to God's call and enlist God's help in order to act according to God's will.
In the Gospel according to Luke (4:18), Jesus began his public life by reading a passage from Isaiah that introduced his ministry and the social mission of every parish. The gospel message directs us to help:
- "Bring 'good news to the poor' in a society where millions lack the necessities of life.
- Bring 'liberty to the captives' when so many are enslaved in poverty, addictions, lack of education, discrimination, or disabling conditions.
- Bring 'new sight to the blind' in a culture where the excessive pursuit of power and pleasure can spiritually blind us to the dignity and rights of others.
- 'set the downtrodden free' in communities where crime, racism, family disintegration, and economic and moral forces leave people without hope."
Communities of Salt and Light: reflections in Parish Social Mission: U.S. Bishops
Key Pursuits of Parish Social Ministry
Resurrection Parish
Section 1: Ongoing Programs/Activities
Community Development
Social Concerns Advisory Committee — Members of this ministry assist the coordinator of social concerns in organizing and promoting the parish community on the social concerns program of our parish.
Coordinator — Merrie Bailey: 368-0146 x 103
Charity / Direct Service
Charitable Giving — Members investigate the needs and opportunities for donation of parish funds for the needy. This committee meets twice a year.
Co-Coordinator - Jon Barber: 737-9240
Outreach Phone Ministry — Two members per team check the Outreach Phone line daily and work directly with those in need of emergency assistance with utilities, rent and food. Each team covers the phone for two weeks periodically throughout the year.
Coordinator — Merrie Bailey: 368-0146 x 103
Emmanuel Dining Room — Participants will visit the Emmanuel Dining Room on the 12th of every month and is responsible for preparing a noon-time meal for those unable to provide for themselves. Sign up in the gathering space to participate.
Co-Coordinators — Bill and Betty Eichelberger: 239-6426
Co-Coordinators — George and Judy Ward: 610-274-8764
Food Closet — Participants collect and categorizes food for the food closet. Your name is placed on a rotating schedule.
Coordinator — Susan Kaye: 234-1660
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY -International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(1-800-HABITAT)
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY of NewCastle County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (302-652-0365)
Habitat For Humanity uses volunteer labor to build or refurbish homesfor low income people.
Coordinator — Ed Baum: 994-1757
Prison Ministry — Participants visit inmates at Gander Hill Prison to bring Eucharist and provide Catechesis.
Coordinator — ********: ***-****
Resurrection Parish Volunteer Ministry Program: Opportunities to deepen your faith through action in the Wilmington / Newark area. We have researched non-profit agencies that depend heavily on volunteerism and created a list for you to access.
Coordinator - Lori Gedd: 292-8825
Ministries to the sick and homebound
Meals on Wheels — Every six weeks, members of this ministry deliver hot meals to the elderly, physically and/or mentally disabled, to those living alone with no other means of available support.
Coordinator — Ethel Hofmann: 234-4353
Christopher Ministry — This ministry coordinates transportation for the elderly to and from medical appointments.
Coordinator — Merrie Bailey: 368-0146 x 103
Cancer Support Group — Provides spiritual and emotional support for people with cancer.
Co-Coordinator — Nancy Bunting: 994-3850
Co-Coordinator — Mary Lou Misci: 738-0760
Lazarus — Members show support to the family members experiencing the death of a loved one by providing a luncheon after the funeral.
Coordinator — Dee Mudrock: 453-9170
Bereavement — Members provide information and support to parishioners experiencing death of family members or loved ones.
Coordinator — Merrie Bailey: 368-0146 x 103
Lukens — Participants in this ministry call and visit the sick and homebound of our parish. Eucharistic Ministers of the sick and homebound are available to bring Eucharist upon request.
Co-Coordinator — Hank Wisniewski: 737-6837
Woodlea Parties — Members provide a monthly birthday party for the elderly and disabled residents of Woodlea Apartments with music and refreshments.
Coordinator — Loretta Moniz: 239-7972
Wellness Ministry — This ministry coordinates health and wellness education and opportunities for a healthy mind, body and spirit.
Coordinator — Peg Zumsteg: 994-5386
Advocacy
Respect Life — This ministry promotes right to life and teaches about life issues with special emphasis on abortion and euthanasia.
Co-Coordinator — Jack Ryan: 737-0641
Co-Coordinator — Joe Weber: 239-5893
Advocacy Network — Members of this network periodically receive advocacy updates and are urged to contact legislatures to speak on behalf of those who are not heard.
Coordinator — Karl Blom: 235-0298
To sign up to receive advocacy alerts please contact Karl Blom ... .
Other Advocacy resources
NETWORK — www.networklobby.org.
This organization was founded by Catholic sisters to create a lobbying organization in Washington, DC to educate, lobby and organize to influence the formation of federal legislation that promotes the common good, with particular concern for people who are poor and a vision towards social justice.
Bread for the World — www.bread.org.
This is a nationwide Christian citizen's movement that seeks justice for the world's hungry people by lobbying our nation's decision makers. Their institute seeks justice for hungry people by engaging in research and education on policies related to hunger and development. It is supported by over 40 denominations.
Catholic Charities USA — www.catholiccharitiesusa.org.
This is a membership organization based in Alexandria, Virginia. By providing leadership, technical assistance, training, and other resources, the national office enables local agencies to better devote their own resources to serving their communities. Catholic Charities USA promotes innovative strategies that address human needs and social injustices.
Department of Social Development and World Peace — www.usccb.org/sdwp/
This department of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops offers invaluable and comprehensive background materials for groups interested in legislative and justice education.
Catholic Relief Services — www.catholicrelief.org
The official overseas relief and development agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, working in over 80 countries to alleviate poverty, hunger and suffering, with programs that uphold the dignity of the human person and recognize that we are united into one human family.
Solidarity
See photos of Fair Trade Coffee Tasting Jan. 18, 2004
Journey to Justice — Members of this ministry promote solidarity through regular meetings with members of Voces Sin Fronteras (Voices Without Borders), a grass-roots community-organizing project of St. Paul's Church in Wilmington, DE.
Co-Coordinator — Merrie Bailey: 368-0146 x 103
Co-Coordinator — Kay Lennon: 453-0169
Ecumenism — Members plan and participate in activities with other Christian Churches in the Pike Creek area. Participating churches are Resurrection Parish, Skyline United Methodist and Ebenezer United Methodist.
Coordinator — Al Caffo: 239-6874
San Marcos, Guatemala Partnership — The Diocese of Wilmington and the Diocese of San Marcos have joined together in solidarity to begin to learn from each other and seek to help each other. Resurrection Parish seeks to support and participate in this relationship.
Coordinator — Merrie Bailey: 368-0146 x 103
Formation
JustFaith — Participants participate in a nationally sponsored, 30-week conversion-based formation program on Social Justice.
Coordinator — Merrie Bailey: 368-0146 x 103
Peace and Justice
There are currently two groups in the parish that seek to explore issues of peace and justice and creative ways to integrate spirituality and action in our own lives and in the life of our parish community. Please contact Merrie Bailey at 368-0146 x 103 for more information.
Section 2: Annual Projects of Social Concerns
CropWalk— Participants attend an annual walk to raise money for anti-poverty development projects in the third-world through Church World Services.
Coordinator — Barbara Webb: 234-8389
Operation Rice Bowl — The official Lenten program of Catholic Relief Services. Operation Rice Bowl calls Christians in the United States to promote human dignity and foster global solidarity with the poor around the world through prayer, fasting, learning, and giving during the Lenten season.
Coordinator — Merrie Bailey: 368-0146 x 103
Bread for The World — Bread for the World is a national grass-roots lobbying organization committed to ending hunger in the world. Each year Bread for the World seeks to encourage parishes and congregations all over the U.S. to offer letters to congress urging lawmakers to make laws that seek to end hunger here in the U.S. and globally.
Coordinator — Karl Blom: 235-0298
Holiday Giving — This ministry coordinates the collection and distribution of food baskets and clothing at Thanksgiving and Christmas for needy families.
Coordinator — Merrie Bailey: 368-0146 x 103
Alternative Christmas — Every Advent parishioners are offered the opportunity to make donations to charitable organizations in the name of friends and family members as Christmas gifts. This event is organized by the Charitable Giving Committee.
Co-Coordinator - Jon Barber: 737-9240
Jesus lived among us to help build the Kingdom of God on earth. The Parish of the Resurrection is called in a special way to help its members live their baptismal call to discipleship, to bring about the Kingdom of God. This can be realized through the integration of the social mission into the life of the parish.
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PARISH FAMILY LIFE
| Chairperson |
********** |
(***-****) |
| Membership / Welcoming Coordinator |
Ethel Hofmann |
(234-4353) |
Keeps parish roster up to date. Welcomes newcomers and plans Community Weekends.
| Athletics |
Jim Nolan |
(453-0260) |
Adult softball & volleyball, Girl's softball (6 th to 8th Grade), Boy's basketball (9 th to 12 th Grade).
| Coffee and Donuts |
Doug Keilman |
(239-5554) |
Sees to the servicing and staffing of the coffee and donut counter after the Sunday Masses.
| L.A.F.F. (Living After Fifty-Five) |
( ) |
( ) |
Weekly gathering (Tuesdays) for members 55 and older.
| Next Step |
Nancy Jefferis
Marsha Hook |
(235-0933)
(292-3398) |
A Christian group organized for Single, Separated, Divorced or Widowed adults to meet for spiritual growth, support & socialization.
| Social Activities |
********** |
(***-****) |
Fosters community spirit within the parish through social events.
| Parish Hospitality |
********** |
(***-****) |
Assists with setting up and serving refreshments for parish activities.
| Coordinator of Youth Ministry |
(Vanessa Addeo) |
(368-0146 x 107) |
Coordinates social activities for youth of the parish.
| Prayer Chain |
Valerie Werner |
(239-2220) |
Group prayer for the submitted needs of parishioners.
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PROPERTY AND GROUNDS
| Committee Chairperson |
Martha McQuaid |
(368-0146 X 108) |
| Co-chairperson |
Ed Baum |
(994-1757) |
Oversees parish maintenance and is responsible for future planning.
BY-LAWS
| Committee Chairperson |
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(654-1609) |
Reviews and revises by-laws of Pastoral Council.. . . . . .
FINANCE COUNCIL
Advises the pastor on all financial matters.
| Executive Officer |
|
(731-1632) |
| Accountant |
Bruce Warren |
(998-4922) |
| Bookkeeper |
Mike Pohlen |
(731-1632) |
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SPIRITUAL AND OTHER PARISH ACTIVITIES
| Pastoral Counseling |
Bill Eichelberger |
(239-6426) |
Pastoral Counseling Services are provided by Bill through Catholic Charities. Pastoral Counseling addresses mental & spiritual problems and promotes growth. Call between 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
| The Jesus House |
Angie & Chris Malmgren |
(995-6859) |
A place where emotionally or spiritually wounded people can regenerate themselves. The facilities are available for retreats, special liturgies, religious education, prayer therapy and seminars. Charismatic Prayer Group meets on Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
| Blood Bank Group |
Marie Pierse |
(234-2305) |
Provides the advantages of group membership in the Blood Bank of Delaware for those not members of corporate groups.
| Website |
http://www.resurrectionde.org | |
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