Parish Organizations


The parish organizations listed below are happy to welcome new members.  If you would like to volunteer your time and talent, please contact the parish office.



Christian Women


The Christian Women provide funding for multiple parish needs through fund raising. Opportunities to help include:


Scrip card program sales

Funeral Committee workers

Brat Fry workers

Bake Sales



Human Concerns


The Human Concerns committee raises funds for various needs in the community, such as Santa Club, Food Pantry, homeless shelters, etc.  They also organize and present annual educational events for the parish and larger community.  Human Concerns also hosts the community Sharing Table here at St. Catherine on months that have a fifth Tuesday.



Prayer and Worship


There are multiple opportunities available:


Acolyte (server at Mass)

Lector (reader at Mass)

Eucharistic Minister (distributes the Eucharist at Mass)

Cantor

Musician

Sacristan (replaces candles as needed; maintains holy water fonts; waters plants; decorates the church for liturgical seasons)

Shut In Ministry (takes communion to the homebound)

Usher


St. Vincent de Paul


SVDP is an international Catholic lay organization composed of local conferences.  The Ripon conference meets monthly at St. Catherine of Siena.  They help those in need with limited rent assistance, utility bills, temporary shelter, and other basic needs.