Maybe you’re new to St. Bonaventure. Maybe you’ve been here for years but have never volunteered. Perhaps you would like to meet people, share a skill you already have, try something new, or simply offer a little of your time.
There is a place for you here.
You don’t need special experience, and not every ministry requires a large commitment. Start with what sounds most like you.
If you love the celebration of the liturgy, there are many ways to help our parish worship beautifully — both during Mass and behind the scenes.
You might enjoy:
Lectors • Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion • Altar Servers • Ushers • Sacristans • Music Ministry • Altar Linens • Art & Environment • Baptism Assistants • Hospitality Desk
If you are drawn to helping others in practical and compassionate ways, you may find your place in one of our hospitality, outreach or care ministries.
You might enjoy:
St. Vincent de Paul • Hope & Haven Refugee Ministry • Pastoral Care of the Sick • Prayer Shawl Ministry • Funeral Lunches • Sunday Coffee Ministry • Cookie Jar Bakers • Making Hope
If you enjoy sharing the Catholic faith, teaching, welcoming questions or accompanying someone on their journey, you may feel at home in one of our formation ministries.
You might enjoy:
RCIA • Sacramental Preparation • Catechesis • faith formation opportunities for adults and families
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If you enjoy encouraging children, teens or young adults, there are many ways to share your gifts. Teachers, catechists, mentors, parents, grandparents and anyone with a heart for young people may find a meaningful place to serve.
You might enjoy:
Youth Ministry • Children’s & Family Choir • Sacramental Preparation • RCIA for Teens • Children’s Faith Formation • Youth & Family events • Summer Camps • Young Adult Ministry
You don’t have to stand in front of people to make a difference. Many ministries rely on parishioners who enjoy preparing, organizing, decorating, baking, crafting or quietly making things happen.
You might enjoy:
Altar Linens • Art & Environment • Sacristans • Cookie Jar Bakers • Funeral Lunches • Making Hope • occasional parish projects and events
Not sure which category these fall under?
Serving doesn’t always begin with a job. Sometimes it begins by simply finding people with whom you can pray, learn and belong.
You might enjoy:
Prayer Groups • Bible Studies • Making Hope • Moms’ Group • CWL • Knights of Columbus • Young Adults • Other parish groups
This part could be especially good because one of the biggest barriers to volunteering is people assuming everything is a giant commitment.
I have an hour once in a while.
Perfect. There are ministries that need occasional help for events, hospitality, baking, set-up, special projects and more.
I could help once or twice a month.
Many liturgical and hospitality ministries work beautifully with this kind of schedule.
I’d love something regular.
We have weekly and ongoing opportunities for those who would like to become more deeply involved.
I’m not ready to commit yet.
That’s okay too. Come to an event, attend a gathering, or try a drop-in ministry and get to know us first.
You do not have to figure this out by yourself.
Tell us a little about your interests, availability, gifts, or the kind of experience you’re looking for. We can suggest a few possibilities and introduce you to the right people.
HELP ME FIND MY PLACEThere’s no obligation — this simply starts a conversation.
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