Parish Commissions & Ministries
St. Bede Parish is a welcoming spiritual community where sacraments, education and evangelization lead us to Jesus Christ. Our parish ministries are broken out into four commissions under a Parish Pastoral Council. The four commissions are: Education, Human Concerns, Parish Life, and Spiritual Life. Within each of these four commissions there are many individual ministries which make up St. Bede’s Parish Faith Community.
Many parishioners from the parish volunteer their time and talent in these ministries and are always looking for additional help. Should you wish the services of one of these ministries or are interested in serving on one of them please contact a member of the Parish Staff and they will contact you.
The four Parish Commissions and their purposes are as follows:
Education Commission:
Purpose is to plan and coordinate the parish's educational mission.
St. Bede Parish is a welcoming spiritual community where sacraments, education and evangelization lead us to Jesus Christ. Our parish ministries are broken out into four commissions under a Parish Pastoral Council. The four commissions are: Education, Human Concerns, Parish Life, and Spiritual Life. Within each of these four commissions there are many individual ministries which make up St. Bede’s Parish Faith Community.
Many parishioners from the parish volunteer their time and talent in these ministries and are always looking for additional help. Should you wish the services of one of these ministries or are interested in serving on one of them please contact a member of the Parish Staff and they will contact you.
The four Parish Commissions and their purposes are as follows:
Education Commission:
Purpose is to plan and coordinate the parish's educational mission.
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Board of Specified Jurisdiction (BSJ)
St. Bede Catholic School Extend Day Program (EDP) Religious Education Religious Education Advisory Board (REAB) Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Adult Bible Study Engaged Ministry Marriage & Family Ministry Divorce Ministry Parents' Association Athletic Association Youth Ministry Baptism Ministry |
The BSJ replaces the old model of school board. The board is made up of twelve individuals. It works closely with the principal and pastor to assist in the mission of the school. For more detailed information contact> tfairman@stbedechurch.com
St. Bede School is a teaching ministry of our parish in which children receive a daily immersion in a Catholic Christian atmosphere where strong academics, sound discipline, self-respect and the faith and moral teachings of the Church permeate the environment. For more detailed information contact> cpinto@stbedeschool.com EDP is a before and after school program for the children that attend St. Bede School. The program is held only on the days that school is in session. Hours are from 6:00 AM up to school starting in the morning and from school dismissal in the afternoon until 6:00 PM. For more detailed information contact> edp@stbedeschool.com The Religious Education Program strives to promote Catholic teaching for students that attend non-parochial schools for kindergarten through eighth grade. For more detailed information contact> mrichards@stbedechurch.com The REAB is an advisory board to the Religious Education program. The board is made of nine individuals. While the board is purely advisory in its capacity, it works closely with the Religious Education Director and Pastor to assist in the mission of the RE program. For more detailed information contact> mbuckley@stbedechurch.com RCIA is a process by which adults choose to become full members of the Catholic Church through the Sacraments of Initiation - Baptism, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation. For more detailed information contact> j.devine@ameritech.net This group desires to share God's Word by gathering to read Scripture together and to discuss and reflect on the meaning of the text. For more detailed information contact> jnischan@stbedechyurch.com A ministry devoted to the engaged couples of our parish who are planning their marriage. The team helps prepare the couples for a life-time commitment and to orchestrate their wedding liturgy. For more detailed information contact> lspohr@stbedechurch.com Minstry devoted in finding ways to enrich married and family life. Throughout the year various seminars, retreats and enrichments are held for any married couples wishing to attend. For more detailed information contact> lspohr@stbedechurch.com At present this ministry is served outside the parish. The St. Bede Parents' Association represents the school in matters related to fundraising and social opportunities throughout the school year. For more detailed information contact> cpinto@stbedeschool.com St. Bede Athletic Association offers girls and boys’ volleyball, basketball, pom-poms, and cheerleading for students grades four through eight. For more detailed information contact> jjekot@wi.rr.com This ministry reaches out to high school teens and junior high students in the parish community. Activities and events are planned by the Youth Ministry Committee. For more detailed information contact> popeye-don@sbcglobal.net The Baptism Ministry team helps prepare parents and godparents for the Baptism of their children. For more detailed information contact> lspohr@stbedechurch.com |
Human Concerns Commission:
Purpose is to promote and interpret the church's teaching about social issues and to involve parishioners in helping to meet the social needs of the community.
Purpose is to promote and interpret the church's teaching about social issues and to involve parishioners in helping to meet the social needs of the community.
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Monthly Commuinity Dinners Respect Life Ministers of Care |
Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides assistance to those who reach out for help. For more detailed information contact> St. Vincent DePaul
Held on the third Sunady of the month, this outreach sponsored by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides a delicious free meal for all. For more detailed information contact> jnischan@stbedechurch.com The mission of the Respect Life Program is to proclaim, by word and action, the teachings of Jesus Christ on the respect for the dignity of each human being, from conception to natural death. tfairman@stbedechurch.com Ministry provides a weekly Eucharistic service to the residents of Lakeland Apartments, as well as to other requested nursing homes and homebound individuals. For more detailed information contact> gzeifert@stbedechurch.com |
Parish Life Commission:
Purpose is to support the life of the parish, bring church members together, and to help reach out to the alienated and the un-churched.
Purpose is to support the life of the parish, bring church members together, and to help reach out to the alienated and the un-churched.
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St. Bede/St. Pius X
Knights of Columbus Council 3788 Women's Club Fundraising Committee Welcome Committee Finance Council Prime Time Ministry |
The Knights of Columbus are a Brotherhood of practicing Catholic men from St. Bede Parish. They serve the parish community in a variety of ways. For more detailed information contact> leou405@yahoo.com
The main purpose of this organization is to promote Christian living and service in St. Bede Parish; to foster the spiritual development of the women of the parish, along with educational programs, events and activities. For more detailed information contact> erkaska@aol.com The goal of the committee is to develop and oversee major fundraising events within the parish community. For more detailed information contact> lspohr@stbedechurch.com This committee acts as a friendly vehicle for the distribution of information regarding the parish and its ministries to new parishioners. For more detailed information contact> lspohr@stbedechurch.com This council is responsible for the financial stability of the parish. For more detailed information contact> fkonopasek@stbedechurch.com A ministry for our parish seniors. The ministry meets on the second Tuesday of the month and plans activities like crafts, field trips, bake sales, etc. For more detailed information contact> jnischan@stbedechurch.com |
Spiritual Life Commission:
Purpose is to support the pastor, staff and other parish groups as they try to help build the parish's liturgical, devotional and prayer life.
Purpose is to support the pastor, staff and other parish groups as they try to help build the parish's liturgical, devotional and prayer life.
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Music Ministry
St. Bede Choir Joyful Noise Children’s Choir Cantor Ministry Instrumentalists Resurrection Choir Children’s Liturgy Committee Ushers Altar Servers Lectors Sacristans Bereavement Ministry Eucharistic Ministry Environment/Art Parish Missions |
This Ministry brings seasonally appropriate music to our weekly liturgies, and invites us to participate more fully through hymns and sung prayer. Our Cantors, St. Bede Choir, and Joyful Noise Children’s Choir provide us with inspiring voices each week. Our Resurrection Choir adds comforting vocal support to our Funeral Liturgies. A love of God, love of music, singing, playing an instrument, and leading others to Him through music at Worship are the most important qualifications. If interested contact Loretta Jelinek Lieske> jelinek661@comcast.net
St. Bede Choir welcomes adults who wish to sing praise at Sunday Mass at 9:00 a.m. If interested contact Loretta Jelinek Lieske> jelinek661@comcast.net Joyful Noise Children’s Choir welcomes children in public or parochial school, grades 3 through 8. This choir sings at Mass six times during the year including Christmas Eve at 4:00 p.m. Click on this link to learn more> jelinek661@comcast.net The cantors proclaim the psalm each week at Mass and lead the singing of the congregation. If interested contact Loretta Jelinek Lieske> jelinek661@comcast.net For more information, contact Loretta Jelinek Lieske> jelinek661@comcast.net Resurrection Choir sings for funerals at St. Bede. If interested contact Loretta Jelinek Lieske> jelinek661@comcast.net The group works with the parish liturgist in preparing the special monthly Sunday liturgy and other occasional events based on a more active participation for our parish children. For more detailed information contact> lspohr@stbedechurch.com Men and women interested in welcoming people and assisting with the taking up of the collection during appropriate liturgies. For more detailed information contact> jnischan@stbedechurch.com Students from St. Bede School and Religious Education who are in grades 4 through 8, as well as those servers who have graduated and still wish to serve. Servers assist the celebrant at each of the liturgies held at St. Bede throughout the year. For more detailed information contact> lspohr@stbedechurch.com Lectors and commentators introduce the celebrant and songs at Mass, read the 1st and 2nd scriptural readings, the petitions and parish announcements at Mass on Sundays, Holy Days and Holidays. For more detailed information contact> annwach@comcast.net Sacristans care for the church altar, sanctuary and sacristy on a weekly basis. For more detailed information contact> jnischan@stbedechurch.com The ministry team is devoted in helping parishioners cope with the loss of a loved one; they meet with the bereaving family, help them through the wake service, and assist in preparing the funeral liturgy. For more detailed information contact> lspohr@stbedechurch.com Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist serve the parish by assisting in the distribution of the Eucharist on weekend and Holiday Masses at St. Bede. For more detailed information contact> jnischan@stbedechurch.com Team members utilize their creative talents for decorating the church in conjunction with the liturgical year and/or special events. For more detailed information contact> jnischan@stbedechurch.com A committee is established to work with the pastor in organizing all aspects of the mission and corresponding liturgies. For more detailed information contact> lspohr@stbedechurch.com |