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Adult Faith Formation Contact
Rev. Remek Blaszkowski
rsb@olsspvb.org285-2698 Ext. 8
I. Adult Religious Education
Purpose: To help adults better understand and practice their faith.
Working from parishioner suggestions, diocesan and Vatican pronouncements, as well as current events, our religious design is to facilitate programs from anyone interested in learning more about Christian faith and Catholicism. The goal is to give perspective to the tools, trappings and mysteries of faith and help participants better integrate Catholic beliefs in their lives. Classes are held in the Spring and Fall and are open to Catholics and non-Catholics.
Events/Programs:
Program Needs: Volunteers are needed to help with childcare and refreshments.
II. Faith-sharing Groups
Purpose: To help parishioners deepen their faith through scripture study, discussion and prayer.In the intimacy of parishioner homes, small groups meet to study the Bible. Meetings are typically weekly and run from September to May.
Events/Programs: Groups typically meet weekly to study the Bible from September through May in parishioners’ homes.
Program Needs: Volunteers are needed to act as facilitators in new and existing groups; training is available.
Adult Confirmation Contact Dina Voutour dre@olsspvb.org
285-2698 x5 Purpose: To help baptized adults discover their readiness to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation and to give confirmed adults a complete, concise refresher course in the Catholic faith.
Events/Programs: 8 weeks of evening classes on scripture, church history, sacraments, and morality; preparation also emphasizes the development of a healthy prayer life and a commitment to the service of the less- fortunate.
Program Needs: Volunteers are needed to work as facilitators in a team setting.
Adult Instruction for the Baptism of Infants and Children Contact Contact Parish Office to register office@olsspvb.org
285-2698 x3 Purpose: To prepare parents of infants and young children (under 7 years of age) to celebrate the sacrament of Baptism; required before the Baptism can be scheduled, unless the class has been taken within the previous 2 years.
Events/Programs: This one-evening class is offered 6 times per year. It includes instruction on the meaning of Catholic Baptism, discussion of the responsibilities of Christian parenthood, explanation of the Rite of Baptism, and guidance in the selection of godparents. Parents are encouraged to take this course before the child is born.
Program Needs: Young couples with children are invited to assist in this ministry.
Children’s Religious Education (CCD) Contact Dina Voutour dre@olsspvb.org
285-2698 x5 Purpose: To instruct youth (grades K-8) in the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church, to prepare them to celebrate the sacraments of Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation, and to help them live as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Events/Programs: Classes are offered weekly from September through May for students who are not enrolled in Catholic schools.
Program Needs: We are always in need of new teachers and substitutes, as well as volunteers to help with drop-off/pick-up. Self-study courses and diocesan seminars are available for new teachers.Protecting God's Children (Teaching Touching Safety) Parental link https://www.virtusonline.org/educators/TeachingTouchingSafety.pdf
Cursillo Contact Ken Chascin chascin@comcast.net
221-0252 Purpose: To assist lay Catholics in the deepening of their faith and in their ability to share that faith with others.
Events/Programs: Twice a year, a 3-day retreat is offered at Marywood. Continued growth is encouraged through weekly group reunions and monthly Ultreyas (“gatherings”)
KIDS 4 JESUS Contact
Ellen Marie Hahnemann and Amy Warpinski Bitting
280-3003 472-9524
Click Here for Kids for Jesus Registration for September 2006 - August 2007
Click Here for 2006-2007 Year at a Glance
Little Stars Preschool Contact
Chris Saliba (Director) lsdirector@olsspvb.org
285-2698 x2 Mission Statement: Little Stars Preschool of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church provides early learning and developmentally oriented programs created in a Christ-centered environment, which promote enrichment and growth for our parish children. Staffed by certified teachers and assistants, the programs promote a warm, comfortable, positive one that enables each child to grow physically, mentally, emotionally, socially and spiritually.
Shooting Stars & Mommy & Me Programs are offered for children ages 18-36 months
Preschool classes: Three-year-old classes offered-Tuesday and Thursday or Monday, Wednesday and Friday - 9:00-12:00
Pre-kindergarten Classes (four-years-old by September 1st)
Monday-Friday 9:00-1:00 Monday-Friday 9:00-2:00
Tuesday-Friday 9:00-2:00 Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00-2:30
Program Needs: There are volunteer opportunities available. Click here to view information regarding security clearance for volunteers.
Marriage Encounter
Bill & Susan Shields
268-4997
Purpose: A unique approach to revitalizing Christian marriage, Marriage Encounter helps couples explore important areas of their relationship in a spirit of love and understanding.
Events/Programs: Weekend programs are offered 5-6 times a year at Marywood. Additional support is offered to couples through “Circle Meetings” held on the 2nd Friday of each month from September through May.
Nocturnal Adoration Society Contacts
Jay Anderson
285-2678
Purpose: To promote devotion to Christ’s sacramental presence in the Eucharist, and to pray for an end to abortion, an increase in vocations to priesthood and religious life, and that all will be open to the message of salvation.
Events/Programs: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on the 1st Friday of each month, beginning at 8 pm and concluding at 8 am on Saturday.
Program Needs: Members of the Society make a 1-hour commitment per month, the time at which any individual attends adoration advancing by one hour each month (from 8 pm Friday to 7 am Saturday).
Palmer Catholic Academy Contact
Linda Earp (Principal)
principalpca@hotmail.com
http://www.palmercatholic.org543-8515
Mission Statement: Palmer Catholic Academy of Our Lady Star of the Sea Church provides the foundation for academic excellence in a caring, safe and Christ-centered environment. Our goal is to motivate each child to develop sound Catholic values for future success.
Palmer Catholic Academy is located at 4889 Palm Valley Road in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, approximately one mile west of A1A on County Road 210. We are accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference and are a state-of-the-art facility with over 450 students from Kindergarten through 8th Grade. A testament to our approach is our designation as a National Blue Ribbon School, achieved just five years after our founding. This distinction is reserved for the top ten percent of all private elementary schools in the nation. We think this speaks volumes for the quality of our school; but it really is just the beginning.
Purpose: To provide the children of our parish and community with a quality elementary (K-8) education within a loving Catholic environment.
Events/Programs: Palmer Catholic Academy enrolls students from kindergarten through the 8th grade.
Program Needs: Volunteers are needed every day for a variety of needs; opportunities are organized primarily through the Home & School Association (HSA).
Prayer Group Contact
Mary Dugan-Burlas
rb18mb@aol.com285-6838
Purpose: We gather together weekly to pray for the intentions brought to us by Our Lady Star of the Sea parishioners.
Events/Programs: The group meets for 90 minutes each Wednesday at home (near the parish grounds) after the 8:30 am Mass; in addition to the specific petitions and prayers brought by the group, the Rosary and Divine Mercy chaplet are prayed. Program Needs: Petitions can be brought to the meeting or placed in the petitions box in the church.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Contacts
Beverly Holmes
Cindy Horine
Hori7433@bellsouth.net285-6560
285-7333
Purpose: To prepare non-Christians for baptism and non-Catholic Christians for full communion with the Catholic Church.
Events/Programs: Beginning in September, participants attend weekly meetings, on Mondays at 7:30 pm, in which the basics of the Catholic faith are presented. Sponsors assist the participants on their faith journeys through shared prayer and conversation. In addition, there are special ceremonies throughout the year, culminating in the celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist) at the Easter Vigil.
Program Needs: Sponsors are needed each Fall to help guide participants through the process of becoming a member of the Catholic Church; they are expected to attend the Wednesday evening meetings frequently, as well as various special ceremonies in which they play a role.
Vacation Bible School Contact
Dina Voutour dre@olsspvb.org
285-2698 x5 Purpose: To teach Bible stories to young children in a relaxed, fun atmosphere.
Events/Programs: This one-week (Monday through Friday mornings) summer program includes opportunities for the children to do crafts, sing songs, and play games.
Program Needs: Teen and adult volunteers are needed for teaching and supporting roles. Assistance is also needed with fundraising to help expand our resources for teaching and crafts.
Contact
Jane McPherson, Scheduling 285-5907 or cell 631-7758 mcphersj@msagroup.com
Tina Siervert, Service Hours & Training 285-6720 or cell 657-9358 tinasievert@yahoo.com
Purpose: To provide boys and girls the opportunity to assist in liturgical celebrations.
Events/Programs: Servers are needed at all weekend Masses, on Holy Days of Obligation, and during the Easter Triduum.
Program Needs: New servers are always needed. Servers should be in at least the 5th grade and have received their First Holy Communion. New servers will be required to attend three training sessions, which are held on Sunday afternoons.
Contact
9th Street & 6th Avenue
241-2326
Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry (B.E.A.M.) is a non-profit, ecumenical outreach agency dedicated to providing short-term assistance to beaches area residents since 1985. B.E.A.M.'s efforts are focused on helping families stay together in their homes, thus preventing homelessness.
Purpose: B.E.A.M. provides financial assistance with rent, utilities and prescriptions. Other types of assistance include food, personal care items, clothing and local bus tickets.
Events/Programs: B.E.A.M. has two special programs for children. The Children's Dental Program assists with preventive and restorative dental care, and the Back to School Program assists with clothing, school supplies, shoe vouchers and back packs.
Program Needs: B.E.A.M. is in continual need of funds for financial assistance and special programs. BEAM also has an ongoing need for food and personal care items (such as toilet paper, soap, shampoo, toothbrushes and diapers).
Bereavement Group
Sister Joan Grace
280-7321
Purpose: To provide emotional and spiritual support for parishioners who have lost loved ones.
Events/Programs: While the group meets bi-monthly (Thursday's of each month), members are available to take calls at any time.
Ministry Opportunity: Those who have gone through their own bereavement period and can share their personal experiences with others are encouraged to participate in this ministry.
Contact
Beverly Holmes
Cindy Horine
Hori7433@bellsouth.net285-6560
285-7333
Purpose: To provide refreshments after funeral services for the family members and friends of the deceased.
Events/Programs: As needed.
Program Needs: Volunteers
Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP)
David Hess
Suzie Connolly
280-8239
234-8812 cell 285-6927 office
Purpose: CRHP is a unique weekend of spiritual and parish renewal conducted twice a year for men and women. Weekends are held at the parish and provide a great opportunity to recharge our relationship with our God and the church, and to meet and bond with follow parishioners. For many CRHP is a life altering experience that enhances every facet of their lives. CRHP is the catalyst that renews a parish with the energy of prayer and service. It is the fastest growing Catholic spiritual growth experience in the US and welcomes people in every stage of their spiritual journey. CRHP will make a difference in your life and family and transform our parish.
Events/Programs:Next Women’s CRHP Weekend is November 17-18
Next Men’s CRHP Weekend is December 1-2
Contact
Amy Warpinski Bitting
Home: 280-8773 Cell:
472-9524 Office: 356-5422
Coffee and Donuts are provided every Sunday after the 9 and 11 am Masses. Anyone interested in helping, please call Amy and she will be happy to add you to the schedule.
Contact
Mary Ellen Russell maryellrus@gmail.com
285-9398
The Cultural Center is Our Lady Star of the Sea's Parish Hall. Bookings are coordinated through Mary Ellen Russell for any and all weddings, events, programs, etc.
Contact
Kelly Voytecek 285-0723
Purpose: Based on the visitation of the Virgin Mary to Elizabeth, this program empowers women to relate to each other in a spirit of sisterhood regarding issues related to childbearing.
Events/Programs: This ministry provides woman-to-woman support to celebrate new life when a child is born or adopted and to share the grief when infertility, miscarriage, failed adoption, or infant death occurs.
Program Needs: Volunteers are welcome to share their own experience through this ministry.
Contact
Laine Reinecke-Clayton
354-0076, ext 209
Purpose: A comprehensive domestic violence shelter covering Duval, Baker and Nassau Counties.
Events/Programs:
Program Needs: Volunteers
Contact
Fred Turek
285-7657
Purpose: To give members of the parish the opportunity to proclaim the Word of God at Mass and other liturgical celebrations.
Events/Programs: Lectors are asked to be available for various Mass times and to proclaim the Scriptures at least once a month.
Program Needs: Those who desire to become Lectors are given special training to prepare them for this ministry.
Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers)
Jerry Williams
jwjbar@aol.com223-5654
Purpose: To provide hospitality to members of the congregation.
Events/Programs: Ushers assist at weekend Masses and other liturgical celebrations by ensuring that appropriate materials are available, helping parishioners find seats, collecting the offertory baskets, directing the flow of people going to communion, assisting anyone with special needs, and, most importantly, greeting and welcoming the parishioners.
Program Needs: Volunteers for this essential ministry are urgently needed.
Contact
Jim Shields
twogolfas2@aol.com285-6108
Purpose: Mission House is an ecumenical and non-profit organization dedicated to helping the homeless throughout the beach community. Mission House is committed to minister to the material, physical and spiritual needs of the homeless by providing services and referral contacts. The goal of Mission House is to assist the homeless, who receive our services, to be homeless no longer.
Program Needs: Volunteers are needed to help collect, deliver and organize donated food items. Volunteers are also needed to cook, deliver and serve meals. This is an ideal volunteer activity for the whole family to do together.
Contact
Laura Linn
LML356@bellsouth.net
280--6949
710-0377
Purpose: To provide mothers an opportunity for fellowship and spiritual growth.
Events/Programs: Participants meet weekly for 10 weeks in this structured program.
Program Needs: Facilitators who have been through the program and can help lead a new group are welcome to volunteer.
Music Ministry and Choir
Chris & Jim Goodell,
Music Directors
musicdirector@olsspvb.org285-2698, Ext. 110
Purpose: To enhance the celebration of the Mass and other liturgical celebrations through God’s gift of music, and to support the congregation in singing.
Adult Choir:
The Adult Choir at Our Lady Star of the Sea sings at the 11:00 am Mass on Sundays. Rehearsals are held in the Choir Room in the Browning Center from 7:30 – 8:45 pm on Thursday evenings.Cantors:
Cantors rehearse individually with the Music Directors. Rehearsal times may be scheduled during the day or before and after choir practice on Thursday. Please contact Chris & Jim Goodell for more information about becoming a Cantor at 285-2698 Ext. 110.Worship & Praise Ensemble: Saturday – 5:30 pm Mass
The Worship & Praise Ensemble consists of guitars, bass and voices. We have 5 guitarists: Renee, Alex, Bob, Patrick & Addison, and Sean on bass. We would love to have more voices. Reading music is not necessary. Rehearsals are usually held in the Church on Thursday from 6:00 – 7:30 pm.Youth Choir: Sunday - 5:30 pm Mass Join us Sundays at 4:30 pm in the Church for rehearsals. Youth, ages 10 and up, are welcome. We are looking for instrumentalists and vocalists! Please join this exciting, growing music ministry.
Newcomer's Welcoming/Hospitality
Cindy Scully
285-8471
Purpose: To welcome new parishioners and provide them with information concerning the various ministries and programs available to them.
Events/Programs: Newcomers are contacted and invited to attend the monthly Continental Breakfast (1st Sunday of each month, following the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Masses). Newcomers’ packages are provided at the breakfast or are delivered or mailed to them. Follow-up calls and visits are made to continue the welcome.
Contact
Suzan McCann morningsunhun@aol.com
273-3784
Purpose: To assist parents with children aged 1 to 3 years.
Events/Programs: A supervised playgroup for the children is offered during the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Masses.
Program Needs: Participating families are asked to volunteer to assist with the care and supervision of the children; parents can expect to be asked to help out approximately every eight weeks.
Contact
John Clegg 273-6034
H626462@aol.com
Purpose: To increase the awareness of our parishioners and community of pro-life activities.
Events/Programs: Letter and petition campaigns are frequently organized to encourage our elected officials to support pro-life legislation. On Respect Life Sunday, we participate in the "Rosary Chain"Through the phone tree at Our Lady Star of the Sea, we voice our concerns to federal and state legislators as bills regarding these issues are being considered to become law. If you are interested in being a part of this phone tree, please contact Bob Grano @ 273-0256 or Florence Bischof @ 273-2904.
Program Needs: Volunteers are needed to maintain our phone tree and get out timely pro-life information.Click Here for more information.
Option Line
The effort to provide alternatives to abortion continues to grow in effectiveness across the nation, and the thousands of pregnancy resource centers are increasingly joining forces to serve the needs of mothers and babies wherever they may live. One sign of such growing effectiveness is “Option Line,” which offers a nationwide toll-free hotline and a website, connecting people in need with the pregnancy resource center closest to their home. The number is 1-800-395-HELP and the website is www.OptionLine.org.
A simple step every parish can take toward saving lives is to put a link from their parish website to Option Line, and to place the phone number in the parish bulletin.
Option Line consultants refer each caller to a pregnancy resource center in her area for answers to questions about abortion, pregnancy tests, STD's, adoption, parenting, medical referrals, housing, and many other issues. The toll-free number is available to callers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Callers from across the country can reach a trained, caring person and then be connected to a pregnancy resource center near them for one-on-one help. Option Line is a call center located in Columbus, Ohio, formed as a joint venture between Care Net and Heartbeat International.
Care Net and Heartbeat International are faith-based organizations that promote women's reproductive health by ensuring access to accurate information about all pregnancy options and the provision of positive alternatives to abortion. As a result of the free services and caring support offered by these organizations and the 1800 participating Option Line pregnancy centers across North America, more than 1,000,000 women are empowered each year to make positive reproductive choices.
Contact
Linda Gardner, Catholic Charities 352-372-0294
Purpose: The Respite Care Program offers companionship for the homebound thus allowing caregivers temporary relief from the stresses of caring for their loved ones. The free service is available to caregivers of the confined, young or old and without regard to race or creed.
Program Needs: Volunteers who can stand in for caretakers for several hours at a time are needed.
Contact
273-0256
Purpose: To visit the homes of parishioners who are ill or homebound to say the rosary with them. This prayer is comforting to those for whom they are intended as well as their family members.
Events/Programs: As needed.Program Needs: Volunteers
Contacts
Purpose: To assist the pastor by preparing the sanctuary for all Masses and for the various liturgical seasons.
Events/Programs: Sacristans ensure that the sanctuary and sacristy remain clean and in good order. In addition, they are responsible for cleaning linens, vestments, sacred vessels and for maintaining adequate supplies of materials needed for all liturgical celebrations.
Contact
Office Number
246-5240
Purpose: The Beaches St Vincent de Paul Society is comprised of both our parish and St Paul’s. If help is needed, have the person call 246-5240. We help all, regardless of religion, race or nationality.
Events/Programs: For more information, or if you wish to help as a member, or with a donation (funds or furniture), call the office at 246-5240.
Special Ministers of Holy Communion
