Christian Service

St. Vincent de Paul Society

Concerned with providing outreach to the needy. Financial help, clothing, food and furnishings are collected from the parish and distributed to those with a confirmed need.

Contact Kerry Gibson at (419) 841-1103

Ministry to Holly Glen

Volunteers prepare for an assist at the monthly Mass at Heartland Holly Glen Nursing Home.

Contact Mary Ann Niedzielski at (419) 472-0514

Feed the Hungry

A monthly food collection of staples for the hungry of the city under the sponsorship of the Toledo Council of Churches.

St. Louis Helping Hands

A volunteer team from the parish prepares and serves a noon meal at the St. Louis soup kitchen on a monthly basis.

Contact Hannah "Pat" Simon at (419) 536-0153

Blood Bank

A blood collection is scheduled twice a year, staffed and directed by parishioners, to provide blood for Lucas County Blood Program under the direction of the American Red Cross.

Contact Chris Aukerman at (419) 536-2612.

Funeral Luncheon Committee

A committee of volunteers who minister to bereaved families by setting up and serving funeral luncheons in the Parish Center following parish funerals.

Contact Teresa Mack at (419) 531-4091.

Social Justice Committee

Committed to obeying our Lord's command to bring justice to the oppressed, this group meets at important intervals throughout the year to plan and effect social change in the immediate and city community.

Contact Don Curtis at (419) 536-4576

Liturgy

Eucharistic Ministers

The Eucharistic Ministers assist the priest by distributing the Holy Eucharist during the liturgy to the assembly.

Contact Mary Nungester at (419) 475-5555

Ministers to the Sick

These ministers visit and take Communion to the sick and or shut-ins on a regular basis. Visits are made to private homes, nursing homes and hospitals.

Contact Ginny Knapp at (419) 475-0439

Lectors

Parishioners involved in the ministry of proclaiming the Word of God at parish liturgies. Individuals are scheduled on a regular weekend basis.

Contact Walt Kosydar at (419) 535-6060.

Usher/Greeters

These ministers of hospitality welcome and seat parishioners and visitors arriving for Mass. They also assist the physically handicapped and take up the people’s offering.

Contact Kevin Foos at (419) 535-7672, ext 226

Altar Servers

Servers (4th grade –8th grade) represent the people of God at the altar by leading processions, preparing the altar for liturgy, and providing for the good order of the celebration. Training is provided. Parental support is much needed when a young person decides to become an Altar Server.

Contact Gerry Tremblay at (734) 224-0923

Liturgical Environment

Concerned with planning and coordinating seasonal church environment.

Contact Kevin Foos at (419) 535-7672.

Prayer Network

Members of this prayer group pray for the intentions requested by parishioners. The group also meets two or three times during the year for communal prayer services or devotions.

Contact Ginny Knapp (419) 475-0439.

Finance

St. Pius X School Endowment Fund

This purpose is used to solicit and invest gifts for the charitable benefit of St. Pius X School. For further information pick up a brochure by the TREE OF LIFE or call the school office at 535-7688.

Finance Committee

An advisory committee that offers financial and business expertise to the Pastor.

Contact Tom Gibney at (419) 535-7672.

Maintenance

Building and Grounds Committee

Concerned with the management, maintenance, and beautification of parish properties and buildings.

Contact Dave Wolfe at (419) 531-9958.

Garden Club

Works to beautify and maintain parish grounds (planting, mulching, pruning etc.).

Contact Brad Hitts at (419) 531-1956.

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