Christian Life Commission

The Christian Life Commission stewards our parish resources in accordance with the Gospel message, "..-what we do for the least of us, we do for Christ".

The Commission initiates activity and action, involves others, and listens to needs in order to nurture, in our parish and our community-Earth, all aspects of service to and through Christ.

Co-Chairpersons
Mary Sims
Diane Stenson

Staff Liaison
Beth Reitz, Pastoral Associate
(255-4534)

Christian Life Programs
See Parish Directory For Phone Numbers
Of Those Listed As Contacts

Bereavement Team:
Its purpose is to offer support to people of the parish who have experienced the death of a loved one. Volunteers are needed to reach out and be willing to walk with another during their grieving process by listening and supporting through monthly phone contacts and/or visits. Volunteers are needed 1-2 hours monthly and at quarterly meetings.
Contact ................................Beth Reitz

Clothing Drive:
Volunteers are needed to help collect and deliver clothing and other useful items. Clothing is collected on an ongoing basis and is stored for occasional distribution as quantities and needs dictate.
Contact ...........................Sally Ferguson

Communion For The Sick
Provides Communion to the sick plus visitation to shut-ins. Volunteers are needed to carry the Eucharist or visit shut-ins. This requires about one hour per week.
Contact ...........................Beth Reitz

Compassion Ministry
Volunteers who help bereaved families (Helping Hands) with food following the funeral by providing a meal at the home or at the parish.
Contact ........................ Patty McGoff

El Salvador Outreach:
This committee serves to nurture and sustain our relationship with our sister parish in Portillo, El Salvador. Members meet bimonthly (more often prior to a visit) and at frequent social gatherings. The Committee coordinates frequent inter-parish visits and stewards resources to enhance life in El Salvador. Past projects have included supplying textbooks and sports equipment for school children, providing eyeglasses, supporting a water project, sending medical missions, and many others.
Contact ....................Nick & Lisa Fohl

First-Sunday Canned Food Drive:
Nonperishable food items are collected on the first Sunday of each month in the church narthex, to be shared with those in need of food.
Contact .................Marlene & Scott Kramer

St. Philip Neri Outreach:
Join us in the center city of Indianapolis as we share our resources to nurture and strengthen our sister parish and the people of the surrounding neighborhood. Volunteers are needed for tutoring school children, nursing, and maintenance.
Contact .................Beth Reitz

Pro-Life:
Volunteers work to promote respect for life through projects, prayer, service, etc.
Contact .....................Carol Wissel

St. Vincent De Paul Society:
The St. Pius-X Conference of this international Catholic service organization coordinates efforts of the activities and service of the Archdiocesan Council of the Society. These include working the St. Vincent de Paul warehouse, working at the St. Vincent de Paul client-choice inter-parish food pantry, stewardship of the quarterly fifth-Sunday collection, and participation in the North Deanery Council. Additionally, the St. Pius-X Conference maintains a strong working relationship with the Conference of our sister parish, St. Philip Neri. Members of our parish work with members of St. Philip Neri parish to answer "need calls" from the neighborhood, one Saturday each month.

Warehouse Team
Contact ......................Dan Moran

Food Pantry Work
Contact .....................Vera Thompson

St. Philip Neri Home Visits
Contact ................... Karen McMeans of SPN

St. Pius X Home Visits
Contact ..................John Fose

All Other
Contact ..................Dan Lynch