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 - Long-standing parish organization of women who pray the rosary for devotion to the Blessed Mother, fellowship with women of the parish, and help to furnish items used at Mass.
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 for bereaved families.
Book Club - Reads and discuss books that reflect God working in our lives, including memoirs, biographies and novels. Meets 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Conference Room.
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.
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 of America to serve others by helping to instill values in boys ages 6-10, 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 (Tuesday PM) 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.
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- Pray with people as needed for inner healing
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.
Little Portion Friary - Prepare and/or transport meals to “Soup Kitchen” in the inner city, providing a meal on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
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 Ministry- To encourage fellowship of men by providing interactive discussions using Biblically-based
information to further Christian discipleship. Meeting the 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month at 9:00 AM in the Conference Room.
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 People At Home - Home-based small group discussion program to meet new friends and discuss your faith. You might also join the team that plans the starting and closing events for each season of the program.
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 for bereaved families.
Book Club - Reads and discuss books that reflect God working in our lives, including memoirs, biographies and novels. Meets 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Conference Room.
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.
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 of America to serve others by helping to instill values in boys ages 6-10, 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 (Tuesday PM) 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.
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- Pray with people as needed for inner healing
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.
Little Portion Friary - Prepare and/or transport meals to “Soup Kitchen” in the inner city, providing a meal on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
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 Ministry- To encourage fellowship of men by providing interactive discussions using Biblically-based
information to further Christian discipleship. Meeting the 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month at 9:00 AM in the Conference Room.
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.
- Adult Ensemble is a mixed voice ensemble that sings a variety of sacred repertoire weekly at the 9:30 am Sunday Liturgy and rehearses Thursday evenings from 7:00 pm-8:30 pm. Open to all adults high-school age and up
- Cantors serve as psalmists and leaders of congregational song. They volunteer on a flexible, rotating schedule and sing for weekend masses. While cantors prepare their music individually, they practice with the Director of Music as needed.
- If you would like more information about Music Ministry, please contact the Parish Office 716-627-2910 or email Music@JP2Parish.org
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 People At Home - Home-based small group discussion program to meet new friends and discuss your faith. You might also join the team that plans the starting and closing events for each season of the program.
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.
Saint Vincent de Paul Society - Provide material help to needy persons and families, and meet to pray as a group.
Seniors Club - The club’s mission is to promote social activities and friendships which support the spiritual and emotional well-being of its members. Contact Roger Stachowiak (716) 627-4512 with any questions or interest.
RCIA - Help to prepare and educate adults who are studying to become Roman Catholic.
Saint Vincent de Paul Society - Provide material help to needy persons and families, and meet to pray as a group.
Seniors Club - The club’s mission is to promote social activities and friendships which support the spiritual and emotional well-being of its members. Contact Roger Stachowiak (716) 627-4512 with any questions or interest.
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
Support Group- Adult meeting to share about depression, anxiety, PTSD, and grief
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 after Confirmation. As well as fellowship and service. Meeting every Wednesday evening.
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. For more information, visit our website www.jp2parish.org/youth-ministry.html
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
Support Group- Adult meeting to share about depression, anxiety, PTSD, and grief
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 after Confirmation. As well as fellowship and service. Meeting every Wednesday evening.
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. For more information, visit our website www.jp2parish.org/youth-ministry.html