All Ministries at St. Therese
Mass Ministries
Service Project Ministries
Christmas Box Project Team
Annual outreach program to fill, pack, and deliver Christmas boxes filled with essential supplies (e.g., toiletries, towels, mittens, and socks) for families served in the Twin Cities.
Contact Person: Liz Lammers at 952-261-0563
Christmas Giving Tree Project Team
Annual service program, benefiting five different organizations serving families by purchasing specific requested gifts for their patrons, including toys clothing, and gift cards.
Contact Person: Liz Lammers at 952-261-0563
Community Caring for Life
Provides opportunities for parishioners to expand their awareness of key issues regarding the sacredness of life in all stages.
Contact Person: Liz Lammers at 952-261-0563
Community Resources Ministry
(Food shelf/Financial Assistance/Grief/Mental Health)
Connects parishioners with community resources for mental health issues, marriage separation and divorce, grief resources and shelters.
Contact Person: Geri Korman at 952-473-4422
Loaves and Fishes
Meal Ministry
Prepares and delivers meals for our priest.
Contact Person: Geri Korman at 952-473-4422
Contact Person: Carol Buschbom at 612-804-0248: cboerner@aol.com
Sharing and Caring Hands
St. Therese Meal Pack Event
In partnership with Feed My Starving Children pay for and pack over 100,000 meals to feed starving children.
Contact Person: Liz Lammers at 952-261-0563
Service at St. Therese
Art & Environment
Plans, executes, maintains and evaluates the seasonal environment of the church, chapel, and gathering space.
Contact Person: DiDi Hastreiter at 952-474-0006; streeter6866@gmail.com
Building and Grounds Committee
Assists with building and maintenance repairs.
Contact Person: David Bruns at Dbruns@st-therese.org
Bulletin Stuffers
Helps stuffing the bulletin each week for news and event communication.
Contact Person: Pat Sandkamp at 952-908-0239; pat@northstarballoons.com
Faith Formation Catechist or Core Team
Help weekly through the school year as a part of a team, to bring children and youth into closer relationship with Jesus.
Contact Person: Liz Lammers at 952-261-0563
Flowerbeds at St. Therese
Help maintain St. Therese’s flowerbeds. Tasks include general garden maintenance through the growing season.
Contact Parish Office at 952-473-4422
The Garden at St. Therese
Help maintain St. Therese’s giving garden that supports the local food shelf. Tasks include general garden maintenance, planting and harvesting vegetables.
Contact Person: Anne Weas at 612-202-9295; gardenatst.therese@gmail.com
Music Library Helpers
Helps keep the music and choir room organized.
Contact Person: Jeff Judge at 952-261-0567
Parish Events Volunteers
Help with various events at St. Therese.
Contact Parish Office at 952-473-4422
Parish Office Volunteers
Help with various needs of the office.
Contact Person: Geri Korman at 952-473-4422
Pavers Project
Honors those whose names are inscribed on pavers at the entrance of the parish.
Contact Person: John Thomas at 952-936-2195; jdthomas48@comcast.net
Weekly Lawn Care
Helps mow the grounds on a weekly basis from May to October.
Contact Person: DJ Joarnt at 612-599-3339
Worship Aid Copier
Copies worship aids for funerals, Masses, and other events at the parish.
Contact Person: Jeff Judge at 952-261-0567
Major Events
Annual Cana Dinner (February)
A celebration of marriage that includes Mass, a talk, renewal of vows, dinner, and dancing.
Contact Parish Office at 952-473-4422
Annual Fall Market (November)
Opportunity to buy some wonderful and unique items donated and handmade from our parishioners and community.
Contact Person: Annette Shireman at 952-932-9847; arshrmn@msn.com
Annual Gala
A celebration of God’s gifts to St. Therese that includes dinner, an auction, and dancing.
Contact Parish Office at 952-473-4422
Annual Golf Tournament (June)
Golfing with family and friends that includes dinner and auction at Deer Run Golf Course.
Contact Person: Tim Lawler at 952-221-9052; tim.lawler@beamsuntory.com
Annual Mardi Gras (February)
An evening of games, food, and fellowship before Lent begins.
Contact Person: Pat Strandberg at 612-916-6017; pstrandberg@comcast.net
Annual Parish Meal Pack Event (March)
In partnership with Feed My Starving Children, pay for and pack 100,000+ meals to feed starving children.
Contact Person: Liz Lammers at 952-261-0563
Annual Women’s Retreat (January)
Retreat that includes Mass, talks, lunch, and time for small group sharing.
Contact Person: Liz Lammers at 952-261-0563
Annual Women’s Spring Social (May)
Time together that includes Mass, dinner, and fun games.
Contact Parish Office at 952-473-4422
Lenten Retreat
Lenten Talks
Contact Parish Office at 952-473-4422
Family Fun Nights (three times a year)
Food and family activities to meet and be with other young families of the parish.
Contact Parish Office at 952-473-4422
Senior Luncheons (twice a year)
Two senior luncheons with catered meals and engaging talks.
Contact Parish Office at 952-473-4422
Wine & Cheese/Coffee & Donuts (the first Saturday and Sunday of every month)
Family atmosphere that includes time for socializing and eating good donuts after Mass.
Contact Person: John and Dianne Thomas at 952-936-2195; jdthomas48@comcast.net
Altar Servers
Assists the priest at Mass (children in grades 5+).
Contact Person: Mary Dobson at 952-261-0577 or Fr. Andrie at 952-261-0579
Cantors (through audition with Music Director)
Rehearses and sings the Responsorial Psalm and other ritual responses at liturgies.
Contact Person: Jeff Judge at 952-261-0567
Parish Youth Choir
Youth of the parish in 3rd grade and higher who share their musical talents and singing voices at liturgies.
Contact Person: Norma Jean Macosko at njandjim@macoscko.net
Choir
Leads the assembly in uplifting and heartfelt music of all styles, including a capella, at liturgies.
Contact Person: Jeff Judge at 952-261-0567
Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers - Homebound and Hospital Ministry
Distributes the Body and Blood of Christ to build the faithful in faith, hope, and charity.
Contact Person: Geri Korman at 952-473-4422
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
Assist the priest and deacon in distributing the Precious Body and Blood of the Lord at Mass.
Contact Person: Jackie Jasper at 612-670-5677; jmjasper4@gmail.com
Greeters and Ushers
Warmly welcomes parishioners and visitors, hands out worship programs and assists with the weekly collection.
Contact Person: John Thomas at 952-936-2195; jdthomas48@comcast.net
Instrumental Musicians (brass, string, wind, and percussion)
Plays as often as are able at Sunday (and vigil) liturgies and feast days to enhance the liturgy.
Contact Person: Jeff Judge at 952-261-0567
Lectors
Proclaims the Word of God and present the prayers of the faithful at the liturgy. 8th graders, high school students, and adults are invited to join. Training is provided.
Contact Person: Mary Dobson at 952-261-0577
Contact Person: Marilee Mahler at 612-719-4402; madebymarilee@gmail.com
Resurrection Voices (funeral choir)
Provides sacred music for funeral liturgies (rehearses one half-hour before the liturgy begins).
Contact Person: Sue Johnson at 612-636-2944; suzj49@yahoo.com
Sacristans
Prepares the sacred vessels for Mass and assist priests after Mass.
Contact Person: Mary Dobson at 952-261-0560
Sacristy Laundry
Collects purificators and towels from Mass during the week to wash and iron them.
Contact Person: Mary Dobson at 952-261-0560
Sound & Light Board
Assists with the lighting and sound equipment for various events at the parish.
Contact Person: Tom Petron at 612-716-1981; petron.tom05@gmail.com
Advisory Councils
Parish Finance Council
Ensures the proper and just fiscal administration, business, personnel, and property management in response to the communities’ commitment of time, talent, and treasure.
Contact Person: Adam Lukens at 952-200-7300; adam.lukens@gmail.com
Parish Pastoral Council
Serves as an advisory board to the pastor to create a Catholic faith based vision and strategy for the health of St. Therese parish.
Contact Person: Father Andrie at 952-473-4422
School Advisory Committee
Advises the principal and pastor in matters concerning the school, including policies and procedures.
Contact Person: Adam Groebner at 952-261-0603
School Marketing Committee
Builds awareness with the goal to increase enrollment for our school, child care and preschool program.
Contact Person: Tracy Gilbert at 952-473-4455; marketing@st-therese.org
Sacraments
Eucharistic Adoration
Time for quiet prayer, meditation, and contemplation before the Blessed Sacrament.
Contact Person: Marilyn Olson at 952-474-4344; molson10@comcast.net or Geri Korman 952-473-4422
Funeral and Bereavement
Provides pastoral and spiritual support to parishioners who have lost a loved one.
Contact Person: Mary Dobson at 952-261-0577
Marriage Annulment
Ministry provides pastoral, spiritual and logistical support for parishioners who have questions regarding the annulment process.
Contact Person: Fr. Andrie at 952-261-0579
Marriage Preparation Ministry (Fully Engaged Program)
Provides pastoral, spiritual, and sacramental support for couples desiring to receive the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony.
Contact Person: Geri Korman at 952-473-4422
RCIA Ages 18 and Older
Come and See
Come and See is an opportunity to learn more about the basics of our Catholic Faith: Belief, Worship, Moral Life, and Prayer. It is also the process (RCIA) for those seeking to enter the Catholic Church.
Contact Person: Deacon John Allgaier at 952-261-0580
RCIA Ages 7-17
Provides theological, spiritual, and sacramental support to understand Catholic Faith for transitioning into the Church.
Contact Person: Liz Lammers at 952-261-0563
Wedding Coordinators
Plays an important role in working with the wedding couple to manage the logistics of the wedding day.
Contact Person: Geri Korman at 952-473-4422
Community & Faith Development Groups
Bible Study - Church History (September - June, twice per month, morning, and evening sessions)
Led by Fr. Andrie, this is an opportunity to read, pray with, and discuss God’s Word in a warm and friendly context.
Contact Person: Angie Wilz at 952-261-0564
Circles of the Little Flower
Dedicated women working together to help St. Therese and other organizations with spiritual and financial assistance (St. Martha’s, St. Catherine’s, and St. Elizabeth’s Circles).
Contact Person: Ellen Driscoll at 612-839-2537; edriscoll77@gmail.com
Contact Person: Paulette Marini at 952-938-5652; cpmarini@msn.com
St. Elizabeth Circle Book Club
Monthly book club for women that offers the opportunity to grow in faith and fellowship through discussion.
Contact Person: Pat Sandkamp at 952-908-0239; pat@northstarballoons.com
Early Catholic Family Life (ECFL)
Connects parents with their peers, facilitates parent-child interaction and teaches parents about child development. ECFL is set in the context of the Catholic faith, which believes parents are a child’s first and most important teachers. The sessions are meant to serve parents with children ages 5 and younger and are especially impactful for new parents.
Contact Person: Laura Hendrickson at lehendrickson@gmail.com
Faith Formation (FF) Catechist and Core Teams
Over 50 volunteer catechists provide and spiritual and catechetical direction to more than 300 children and youth in Faith Formation.
Contact Person: Liz Lammers at 952-261-0563
Grief Support Group - Consoled by Jesus
Provides support for persons who are grieving from losses such as the death of a loved one or a friend.
Contact Person: Mary Dobson at 952-473-4422
Men’s Club
Men’s ministry calling every confirmed man in the parish to grow in Catholic manhood and brotherhood with other Catholic men.
Contact Person: Deacon John Allgaier at 952-261-0580
New Parishioner Ministry
Helps create a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere to all new and established parishioners of St. Therese.
Contact Person: Geri Korman at 952-473-4422
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
Parent volunteer group that serves as a liaison between parents, teachers and administration at St. Therese School.
Contact Person: Amy Crowther or Laura Hendrickson; pto@st-therese.org
Prayer Chain
A group of dedicated people who accept requests to pray for those who have a serious or pressing illness or problem.
Contact Person: Margaret Kleven at 952-935-3905; margaretk544@comcast.net
Senior Luncheons
Twice yearly senior luncheons with catered meals and engaging talks.
Contact Parish Office at 952-473-4422
Seven Sisters Apostolate
Prayerfully supports our parish priests by offering at least one Holy Hour of prayer per week.
Contact Person: Geri Korman at 952-473-4422
Youth Ministry Core Team
A core team of trained high school and adult volunteers to assist in planning and implementing mentoring and spiritual direction for youth during small group time, service, and mission.
Contact Person: Joe Schiltz at jschiltz@st-therese.org