Baraga County Youth Group

Bringing young Catholics, grades 6 and up, together for the purpose of furthering their spiritual journey in faith.  Through song and worship, as well as community outreach projects, our young people learn the value of youth ministry.  A variety of activities is planned for these young people.

Youth Leader:  Jeanne Tehako

Parent Leaders:  Geneva Brennan, Debbie Gerard, Patty Loosemore, Mary Van Alstine

Buildings and Grounds Committee

Inspects and recommends to the Pastor and Parish Council what maintenance needs to be done on the church building and grounds.  They try to find volunteers to do other necessary work.  They evaluate all construction and maintenance projects.

Pat Tembreull, Howard Chartier, Bob Michels, Brian Lahti, Fr. Augustin

Catholics Returning Home 

Welcomes nonpracticing Catholics to return. 

Anne Williams

Church Decorating 

Helps to maintain the decorations, arrange any flowers for the holidays and set up the proper liturgical colors.

Bev Rantanen, Rosie Van Wagner, Marty Gouin, Mary Anne Voskuhl, Pam Brogan

Communion Call/ Communion Services

Brings Communion to those who cannot attend regular Mass.

Fr. Augustin and Fr. George

Evangelization

Promotes the Good News of Jesus throughout the parish by various means (Disciples in Mission)

John and Karen Mansfeldt , Bob and Lyn Michels

Finance Council

Oversees the finances of the Church.

Jim Bianco, Mike Cieslinski, Laura Schneider, Debbie Lindgren, Dean Jackson

Fourth Sunday Social

Encourages members to gather as a community to visit and to become acquainted with new members and/or visitors.

Lyn Michels, Amy Bianco

Funeral Luncheons 

Solicits, prepares, and helps to prepare food and clean up for funerals.

Food Donation Coordinator: Patsy Lane

Luncheon: Carol Marinich, Virginia Penokie

Funeral Servers 

Assists the priest at funeral Masses.

Earl Harrington, Jack Lattrel, Bill Turner

Liturgical Ministries

Eucharistic Ministers share the body and Blood of Christ with the faithful.  Lectors proclaim the Word of God at Mass.  Servers assist the priest at Mass.

Coordinator:  Sharon Kunitz

Knights of Columbus 

Catholic Christian men who support the faith/work of the church.

Fr. George Maki, John Juntunen

Music

Organists and musicians who provide instrumental and vocal music at Mass and other occasions

Senior Organist:  Barbara Edwards

Senior Adult Choir: Sharon Sands

Folk Choir: Joan Hill  or Lyn Michels

Nursing Home Ministry

Visits and brings Holy Communion to the sick and elderly in our local nursing homes

Ann Nelson, Barbara Edwards, DeeDee Chartier

Parish Pastoral Council

Assists pastor in fulfilling parish mission.

Laura Schneider, John Mansfeldt, Debbie Gerard, Carol Mannikko, Cookie Perrow, Mary Mervar

Praise and Prayer

Ministry of prayer

Josephine Brogan

R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)

Meets with non-Catholic people who want to learn more about the Catholic faith.

Bob Wahlmhoff, Richard and Lorraine Francois, John and Karen Mansfeldt

Faith Formation

Teaches all parish members about the Catholic faith

Christy Miron, Coordinator

Kathy Erickson, Coordinator of Children's Liturgy of the Word

Rosary Ministry

Sacristan

Cares for the vestments, altar cloths, and sacramentals needed for the celebration of Mass.

Anne Williams, Judy Robillard

Sacred Heart of Jesus Auxiliary 

An organization of all parish women who meet monthly and whose function is to raise funds for the care, upkeep and additions to the interior of the church.

Carol Marinich, Donna Soli, Anne Williams, Lyn Michels, Cookie Perrow

Stewardship 

Serves in developing the time, talent and treasure in the parish.

Carol Mannikko, Ann and Martin Nelson

St. Rita's Circle 

Catholic Christian women who support the faith/work of the church

Dorine Barbe, Vivian Davis

St. Vincent De Paul

Serves the needs of those in Baraga County

Ilene LaPlant, Jodene Lindemann

Ushers

Welcomes, guides, collects offerings, and distributes bulletins at Mass

Tom Voskhul, Howard Chartier

Weekly Envelope Recorders 

Records and counts the weekly collection.

Team 1: Jerry Bugni, Betty Makela, Vivian Davis, Eunice Leemon

Team 2: Dawn Ringmuth, Darleen Smith, Cookie Perrow, Ceclia Tembreull