BECOME INVOLVED IN YOUR PARISH!
To join any of these ministries or for more information, please contact the Parish Office for contact information - (716) 627-2910 or email Parish@JP2Parish.org
Altar & Rosary Society - A group of parishioners who provide clothes, linens, and vestments used at the Mass. We have fundraisers to help purchase various needs of the parish.
Altar Servers - Perform supporting tasks at the altar during Mass.
Bedside Mercy Ministry- Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at the bedside of the sick and suffering.
Bereavement - Assist in funeral planning with newly bereaved families, attend the funeral, and participate in annual Mass of Remembrance.
Boy Scout Ministry, Troop 591 - It is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America to serve others by helping to instill values in young men ages 11-18, & prepare them to make ethical choices during their lifetime in achieving their full potential. The values we strive to instill are based on those found in the Scout Oath and Law.
Chesterton Book Club - Reads and discuss books written by G.K. Chesterton and his friends. We will meet the second Wednesday of every month at 9:30 AM. This ministry is in association with the WNY Chesterton Society.
Coffee & Donuts Social - Promote fellowship by setting up for Coffee & Donuts social on Sunday mornings on a rotating schedule; includes picking up donuts at Tops, setup & cleanup.
Cub Scout Ministry, Troop 591 - It is the mission of the Cub Scouts through Boy Scouts of America to serve others by helping to instill values in boys and girls ages 5-10, and to prepare them to make ethical choices during their lifetime in achieving their full potential. The values we strive to instill are based on those found in the Scout Oath and Law.
Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy - Cenacle meeting is held every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month to read scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, St. John Paul II’s Encyclical “Rich in Mercy”, and the Diary of St. Faustina Kowalska, and to pray the chaplet of Divine Mercy.
Eucharistic Ministers - Serve as ministers of Holy Communion at weekend Masses on a regular schedule.
Evangelization Committee - Plan and sponsor activities that welcome new families, spread Christ’s word to the unchurched and non-practicing Catholics.
Faith Formation - Teach a weekly Faith Formation class for PreK - Grade 4 (Sunday AM), Grade 5-8 (Sunday AM) or Grade 9-10/Confirmation (Sunday PM). Help children & teens grow in knowledge of the Catholic Church, its teachings & its traditions, & prepare them to receive the Sacraments of Initiation. Training & resources are provided.
Greeters - Greet & welcome parishioners and visitors as they arrive for Mass.
Haiti Outreach Ministry - Members hold ‘the big kettle’ before Masses the 1st Sunday of every month, on a rotating basis, to receive donations to be sent to our sister parish in Marbial, Haiti.
Healing Hearts- Host a Friendship Coffee Hour last Wednesday of each month for anyone who has suffered a loss in their life.
Heart To Heart Ministry - Meet 1st Saturday of the month to crochet and knit shawls and lap blankets for parishioners in need of our prayers.
Holy Name Society - Men’s group confraternity for lay people, religious and clergy. Promotes devotion and reverence to the Holy Name of God and Jesus to help members grow in holiness, faith and spirituality, and to obtain personal salvation.
Inner Healing Ministry- Ministry members pray together, and pray for individuals who are in need of healing prayer. Team sponsors Healing Masses.
Ladies of Charity - Meet once a month to make a variety of items, including quilts and lap-robes, and also collect household items to assist the ministry of Diocesan Ladies of Charity.
Lawn Fete - Help plan and implement the various facets of the Annual Lawn Fete.
Liturgy of the Word for Children - Share the readings and explanations for young children during the 9:30 AM Sunday Mass.
Lectors - Serve as Minister of the Word at weekend Masses on a regular schedule.
Marriage Ministry - Prepare couples who are planning to be married in the Church, as well as provide opportunities for married couples to grow in their relationship through workshops and social events.
Men's Prayer Group- Meets one Saturday morning per month for men to gather and pray together.
Mission - A week-long Lenten Parish Retreat open to all, which is planned and conducted by those who have already made Mission.
Mission Reunions - Plan and facilitate “Mini-Mission” evenings several times per year to keep the Mission spirit active.
Music Ministry - Rehearse and execute music for all weekend and extraordinary liturgies. There are opportunities for parishioners of all ages. Adult Ensemble, Cantors, Children’s Choir, Instrumentalists, Youth Music Ministry.
Outreach Ministry- Donate time & talents in your area of expertise (e.g. legal, financial, social work) to assist families in need.
Parish Neighbors - Provide food and / or serve at Funeral Breakfasts.
Parish Vegetable Garden - This team plants, maintains and harvests produce, which is then donated to Operation Good Neighbor (OGN) to be given to our neighbors in need.
Prayer Groups - You can become a member of a small group of neighbors who gather together at a convenient time to pray together.
Pre-Baptism Classes - Prepare parents for infant being Baptized.
Altar Servers - Perform supporting tasks at the altar during Mass.
Bedside Mercy Ministry- Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at the bedside of the sick and suffering.
Bereavement - Assist in funeral planning with newly bereaved families, attend the funeral, and participate in annual Mass of Remembrance.
Boy Scout Ministry, Troop 591 - It is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America to serve others by helping to instill values in young men ages 11-18, & prepare them to make ethical choices during their lifetime in achieving their full potential. The values we strive to instill are based on those found in the Scout Oath and Law.
Chesterton Book Club - Reads and discuss books written by G.K. Chesterton and his friends. We will meet the second Wednesday of every month at 9:30 AM. This ministry is in association with the WNY Chesterton Society.
Coffee & Donuts Social - Promote fellowship by setting up for Coffee & Donuts social on Sunday mornings on a rotating schedule; includes picking up donuts at Tops, setup & cleanup.
Cub Scout Ministry, Troop 591 - It is the mission of the Cub Scouts through Boy Scouts of America to serve others by helping to instill values in boys and girls ages 5-10, and to prepare them to make ethical choices during their lifetime in achieving their full potential. The values we strive to instill are based on those found in the Scout Oath and Law.
Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy - Cenacle meeting is held every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month to read scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, St. John Paul II’s Encyclical “Rich in Mercy”, and the Diary of St. Faustina Kowalska, and to pray the chaplet of Divine Mercy.
Eucharistic Ministers - Serve as ministers of Holy Communion at weekend Masses on a regular schedule.
Evangelization Committee - Plan and sponsor activities that welcome new families, spread Christ’s word to the unchurched and non-practicing Catholics.
Faith Formation - Teach a weekly Faith Formation class for PreK - Grade 4 (Sunday AM), Grade 5-8 (Sunday AM) or Grade 9-10/Confirmation (Sunday PM). Help children & teens grow in knowledge of the Catholic Church, its teachings & its traditions, & prepare them to receive the Sacraments of Initiation. Training & resources are provided.
Greeters - Greet & welcome parishioners and visitors as they arrive for Mass.
Haiti Outreach Ministry - Members hold ‘the big kettle’ before Masses the 1st Sunday of every month, on a rotating basis, to receive donations to be sent to our sister parish in Marbial, Haiti.
Healing Hearts- Host a Friendship Coffee Hour last Wednesday of each month for anyone who has suffered a loss in their life.
Heart To Heart Ministry - Meet 1st Saturday of the month to crochet and knit shawls and lap blankets for parishioners in need of our prayers.
Holy Name Society - Men’s group confraternity for lay people, religious and clergy. Promotes devotion and reverence to the Holy Name of God and Jesus to help members grow in holiness, faith and spirituality, and to obtain personal salvation.
Inner Healing Ministry- Ministry members pray together, and pray for individuals who are in need of healing prayer. Team sponsors Healing Masses.
Ladies of Charity - Meet once a month to make a variety of items, including quilts and lap-robes, and also collect household items to assist the ministry of Diocesan Ladies of Charity.
Lawn Fete - Help plan and implement the various facets of the Annual Lawn Fete.
Liturgy of the Word for Children - Share the readings and explanations for young children during the 9:30 AM Sunday Mass.
Lectors - Serve as Minister of the Word at weekend Masses on a regular schedule.
Marriage Ministry - Prepare couples who are planning to be married in the Church, as well as provide opportunities for married couples to grow in their relationship through workshops and social events.
Men's Prayer Group- Meets one Saturday morning per month for men to gather and pray together.
Mission - A week-long Lenten Parish Retreat open to all, which is planned and conducted by those who have already made Mission.
Mission Reunions - Plan and facilitate “Mini-Mission” evenings several times per year to keep the Mission spirit active.
Music Ministry - Rehearse and execute music for all weekend and extraordinary liturgies. There are opportunities for parishioners of all ages. Adult Ensemble, Cantors, Children’s Choir, Instrumentalists, Youth Music Ministry.
Outreach Ministry- Donate time & talents in your area of expertise (e.g. legal, financial, social work) to assist families in need.
Parish Neighbors - Provide food and / or serve at Funeral Breakfasts.
Parish Vegetable Garden - This team plants, maintains and harvests produce, which is then donated to Operation Good Neighbor (OGN) to be given to our neighbors in need.
Prayer Groups - You can become a member of a small group of neighbors who gather together at a convenient time to pray together.
Pre-Baptism Classes - Prepare parents for infant being Baptized.
Pro-Life Ministry - Promotes and supports Pro-Life issues through information and events. This ministry is a component of the parish’s ‘With One Voice’ Ministry.
RCIA - Help to prepare and educate adults who are studying to become Roman Catholic.
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul - Provide material and spiritual help to those in need and spiritual growth to its members.
Seniors Club - The club’s mission is to promote social activities and friendships which support the spiritual and emotional well-being of its members.
RCIA - Help to prepare and educate adults who are studying to become Roman Catholic.
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul - Provide material and spiritual help to those in need and spiritual growth to its members.
Seniors Club - The club’s mission is to promote social activities and friendships which support the spiritual and emotional well-being of its members.
Shrine and Grounds - Periodically work on maintenance of grass, flowers & shrubs surrounding church & shrine.
Southtowns Catholic School - A Catholic Community which provides a faith-based education with Catholic virtues and Gospel values. The faculty and families, together with the St. John Paul II Parish Community, strive for excellence as we educate the leaders of tomorrow academically, spiritually and socially, developing each student to their fullest potential.
Southtowns Catholic School Website
Transportation Committee - Give rides to Mass for those parishioners who cannot drive.
Ushers - Take up collections, organize presentation of the gifts, pass out bulletins, and other appropriate duties on a regular basis at a specific weekend Mass.
Visitor To Sick & Homebound - Visit elderly and infirmed parishioners who are unable to attend Mass. Also share the Eucharist if you are a trained Eucharistic Minister.
Wedding Ministry - Provide assistance to bridal parties at rehearsals, and at weddings held in our parish. Also offer support to guests visiting our church during weddings.
With One Voice - This ministry is the ‘umbrella’ under which three components of Social Justice Ministry reside: Pro-Life, Social Action, and Care for Creation. All three components work toward their own ministerial agenda, while providing support to one another. Members are welcome to be involved in one, two, or in all three components.
Young Adult Ministry- Open to anyone ages 18 to 30 somethings who are looking to grow their faith through fellowship and prayer.
Youth Ministry- Encompassing Middle School and High School students. Youth Ministry offers an opportunity for prayer, fellowship, service, trips, and more all geared to engage young Catholics with each other and out in the world.
Southtowns Catholic School - A Catholic Community which provides a faith-based education with Catholic virtues and Gospel values. The faculty and families, together with the St. John Paul II Parish Community, strive for excellence as we educate the leaders of tomorrow academically, spiritually and socially, developing each student to their fullest potential.
Southtowns Catholic School Website
Transportation Committee - Give rides to Mass for those parishioners who cannot drive.
Ushers - Take up collections, organize presentation of the gifts, pass out bulletins, and other appropriate duties on a regular basis at a specific weekend Mass.
Visitor To Sick & Homebound - Visit elderly and infirmed parishioners who are unable to attend Mass. Also share the Eucharist if you are a trained Eucharistic Minister.
Wedding Ministry - Provide assistance to bridal parties at rehearsals, and at weddings held in our parish. Also offer support to guests visiting our church during weddings.
With One Voice - This ministry is the ‘umbrella’ under which three components of Social Justice Ministry reside: Pro-Life, Social Action, and Care for Creation. All three components work toward their own ministerial agenda, while providing support to one another. Members are welcome to be involved in one, two, or in all three components.
Young Adult Ministry- Open to anyone ages 18 to 30 somethings who are looking to grow their faith through fellowship and prayer.
Youth Ministry- Encompassing Middle School and High School students. Youth Ministry offers an opportunity for prayer, fellowship, service, trips, and more all geared to engage young Catholics with each other and out in the world.