Boys and girls from grade 4 and above who assist the priest at the liturgy.
To learn more, please contact Fr. Steven Caraher at 219-769-1755, ext. 310 or frsteven@qofm.org.
Volunteers who care for and beautify the grounds and church. Decor needs to be changed prior to every liturgical season (Advent, Christmas, ordinary time, Lent, Easter, Pentecost, etc), and for special occasions. It takes many volunteers to help arrange decor, water flowers, iron, etc.
If you are interested in helping, contact the parish office at 219-769, 1755.
Parents who would like to have their child baptized into the Catholic faith are required to take a Baptism preparation class. These classes are offered monthly on the third Wednesday from 6:30pm-8pm at the South Campus (8303 Taft St)
Please call the parish office at 219-769-1755 to register for this free class.
Baptisms will not be scheduled until the class has been taken and the proper paperwork submitted. You are welcome to attend the class while pregnant or with your little one.
Learn more about Baptism here.
A Catechist is someone who teaches the Catholic faith to others. Both the Faith Formation program (FFP) and the Order of Christian Initiation for kids, are in need of people to share their faith. In the FFP program, catechists teach a specific grade level 1-2 times per month.
Classroom aides are also needed for each grade, and do not necessarily teach, but might help get the classroom ready, and be there for support. Catechists for the Rite of Christian Initiation get to help kids or teens prepare for the Sacraments of Baptism, Holy Communion and Confirmation. All volunteers are required to take a one-time Safe Environment class, and undergo a background check.
To discuss the possibility of sharing your faith with kids in our parish, contact Melissa or Marlene at 219-769-1755.
Also referred to as CLOW, it is an extension of the liturgy. It is a worship experience geared especially for children ages 4-7 that will be offered at the 8:30am Mass at the North Campus at 10:00am Mass at the South Campus.
During CLOW, teachers read an adaption of the readings, share a reflection, engage kids through gesture, responses, song, or various activities that relate to the readings. Kids then pray a simpler version of the Creed and intentions and return to Mass during the offertory song. This program lasts about 20 minutes during Mass & helps kids better participate in the liturgy. Training for leaders is offered and a safe environment class and background check are required prior to being able to volunteer with kids.
To learn more or volunteer, contact Melissa Novak at 219-769-1755, ext 308.
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion who serve the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass and to the sick and homebound.
If you are interested in serving as a Eucharistic Minister, please contact Jenifer Schreiner at 219-769-1755 or by email at sacristan@qofm.org.
Volunteers are needed to bring Holy Communion to our homebound parishioners and those in Merrillville nursing homes. Ministers bring Holy Communion on a weekly basis to either one nursing home or 1-3 parishioners. Training is provided, and a safe environment class and background check are required.
If you are intersted contact Ruben Valdez at rmvaldez@aol.com or Melissa Novak at 219-769-1755, ext 308.
Advises the Pastor on financial matters of the parish and school. The finance council meets several times per year. They are responsible for advising the pastor on large expenses, helping create and stay on track with a budget, and approving the annual budgets.
If interested in joining the finance council, please contact the parish office at 219-769-1755.
The Fellowship Committee primarily hosts Fellowship Sunday on the second Sunday of the month after all Masses. The committee helps set up, serve donuts, coffee, and juice, and clean up. Volunteers are needed at both North & South campuses.
If interested in helping once a month, contact Melissa at 219-769-1755, ext 308.
The food pantry at South campus needs volunteers to help assemble food bags for those in need. Food is given out once on the second Thursday of each month.
If you are in need of assistance or would like to volunteer, or donate items, please call 219-769-2177.
Phil's Friends is one facet of the Friends in Christ Outreach Ministry. It is a nonprofit founded by two-time cancer survivor Phil Zelke. The group works with the Crown Point Hope Center to provide support for cancer survivors.
This group meet every Tuesday from 9am to 11am in the Holy Family Room at the South Campus, where they tie fleece blankets, color Cards of Hope, and decorate Hope Boxes.
Contributions are delivered to the Hope Center where they are filled with goodies for cancer survivors and mailed out to recipients.
Phil's Friends is an example of the corporal works of mercy. Please join us on Tuesdays. All are welcome! You can also volunteer at the Hope Center on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
For more information contact the parish office at 219-769-1755.
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion who serve the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass and to the sick and homebound.
Advises the Pastor on financial matters of the parish and school. Responsible for monitoring all income and expenses, and approving the annual budgets.
Volunteers who coordinate social activities and gatherings of parishioners during the year.
A group that counts the funds collected at Mass each week. Each group volunteers about once a month.
Volunteers who care for and beautify the grounds and church.
The PPC is involved in most activities and programs effecting the liturgical and spiritual life of St. Anyone Parish.
Parish volunteers who warmly welcome parishioners as they enter the Church for Mass.
Reader who proclaim the Scriptures at Mass and other services.
Men and women who assist at Mass or Funeral masses to enhance the worship of our faith community.
Responsible for the preparation and care of the altar linens. This includes the washing and ironing of purificators, corporals, and altar linens.
Held Friday evenings at 6:30PM in the Chapel during Lent followed by soup and sharing in the Sacred Heart Hall.
Rite of Christian Initiation – preparation of adult candidates for Catholic sacraments.
Volunteers who assist people to their seat if necessary. They also take up the collection.
Duties include preparing the altar for Mass and cleaning the altar following Mass.
Provides hot meals on a monthly basis to the homeless.
