Ministries
 

Our Lady Queen of Peace is a prayerful, energetic and vibrant parish continually aware of and thankful for the many blessings the Lord has bestowed upon us.

Our response to these many blessings is a spirit of stewardship - a desire to return to God a portion of the time, talents and treasure that He has allowed us to use - that guides our everyday lives.

In keeping with Jesus' revelation that whatever we do for the least among us, we do for Him (Matt 25:40), the family of Our Lady Queen of Peace have developed a variety of ways by which we can serve others. This booklet is designed to illustrate some of those ways.

As you study our ministry list, I ask you to prayerfully consider how the Lord may be calling you to serve Him and others.

May God continue to bless you and guide you in His ways.

Fr. Ken Slattery, Pastor

Actividades

Para información de las diferentes actividades favor llamar a Carmen Rodriguez al tel. 848-2549

Adult Lectors

Lectors convey the message of God when we gather as a worshiping community. We invite participation from parishioners 16 years old and up.

Contact: Val Williams 849-7521

AL-Anon

Day/Time: Every Monday at 7:30 P.M.

Location: Activities Center
Contact: 376-9585 or 845-1257

Baptism/Welcome Ministry

Reaches out to first-time parents and offer them spiritual support and guidance as they raise their young children in the Catholic faith. Materials are mailed out every six months from baptism to age 3.
Opportunities for service:
Teachers for parents and children.
People willing to serve on Baptism/Welcome advisory committee.
Contact: Rosanne Smithwick 849-3476

Baptismal Preparation

In bringing their children to the Church for baptism, parents share with their children the gift of faith and the gift of a community of faith. This tiny new life, that expresses the love people share, is drawn into the life of the Catholic faith community. Baptism calls all our parishioners to share faith with your child. Thus, we share this sacrament of initiation in the midst of the community. We ask parents to take time to renew their faith and their commitment to the Church by attending baptism preparations sessions.
Contact: Office 849-7521

Bingo

Bingo is played every Tuesday in the Parish Hall beginning at 5:30 PM and running until about 9:30 PM.

Opportunities for service: Callers, people to sell tickets, people to work in kitchen.
Contact: M. Mills 849-7031 or Stan Searles 849-4615

Cenáculo los Sábados

Emesto y Elizabeth López los encargados del Itinerario. Teléfono 859-9016
Visita a los hogares para el rezo del Rosario y promover la piedad Mariana dentro de la
comunidad.

Center for Lifelong Learning

The Center strives to nourish and strengthen adults in their faith lives, moving them toward holiness. Adult education in the parish seeks to make ongoing faith formation more available, attractive and effective for all adult Catholics. We offer spiritual food for the body, mind and soul.

Opportunities for service:
Making copies
Doing mailings
Sorting for bulk rate
Contact: Rosanne Smithwick 849-3476

Círculo de Oración El Buen Samaritano

Martes a las 7.00 P.M.
Casa de Conferencia
Francisca Cruz -842-4502

Clases de Biblia

Padre Jairo Atehortua ofrece clases de Biblia todos los Martes a las 6.30 p.m. en el salón
#4 en la Escuela de Religión.
Conocimiento y acercamiento a la palabra de Dios.

Columbiettes

Day/Time: 3rd Thursday at 7:30 P.M.
Location: Parish Hall
Contact: Marie Davidow – 841-7239

Connections Job Development Placement Program

Contact: Sr. Joan Foley 849-4724

Consolation/Bereavement Ministry

Offers personal, ongoing emotional and spiritual support to any person in our parish experiencing a loss.

We offer:
Twice monthly consolation/bereavement meetings.
Monthly mailings for one year.
Annual memorial mass and reception.
Packet for distribution at funeral home services.

Opportunities for service:
Volunteers to assist in support group meetings.
Volunteers for data entry and mailings.
Volunteers to make follow-up phone calls.

Contact: Rosanne Smithwick 849-3476

Coro

Prácticas todos los Miércoles a las 6.30 p.m. en la casa de conferencia.
Diana Alcazar persona encargada 842-8010
Mediante la alabanza contribuye a la animación de la liturgia de la misa y en distintas
actividades de servicio litúrgico.

Curcillo de Cristindad

Se reunen una vez al mes. Para información llamar a la oficina parroquial a Fr. Jairo
Atehortua y Lucy y Gilberto Ospina 868-4933.
Grupo cristiano católico que se reunen para las ultrellas y sirve para el crecimiento
cristiano.

Daily Mass Altar Servers

Opportunities for service:

Men and Women of the parish are encouraged to contribute to the liturgical life of the parish by serving at the altar during daily mass. Training is provided.

Contact: Nancy Moyers 849-7521

Elementary Religious Education

One of the core ministries of our Church, Elementary Religious Education (grades K-6) strives to bring children closer to their Catholic Faith. Children in grades 1 and 2 focus on the sacramental preparation required to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. Grades 4 through 6 curricula integrates matters of Faith with the challenges of being a Christian in today’s world.

Opportunities for service:
This program depends on volunteer Catechists (teachers of the Faith) who are willing to commit themselves for at least one year.
In addition, we are always in need of teacher aides who can assist the Catechists as well as substitute teachers to fill in for Catechists when they are unable to attend their classes.
Contact: Elementary Education 842-9396

Eucharistic Apostles of the Divine Mercy

Every Other Sat. 2:30 P.M. Conference House
Contact: A. Roebuck 849-1286 or L. Espiritu - 945-1167

Family Faith Formation

This is a ministry formed to provide parents of children in our Elementary Religious Education Program the opportunity to come together from time to time in fellowship as well as to learn more about how to face the challenges and realities of today’s world by utilizing our Faith.

Opportunities for service:
Volunteers to organize refreshments.

Volunteers to assist in leading/moderating discussions.
Contact: Educational Services 842-9396



Funeral Servers and Lectors

More than 100 funerals are celebrated each year at OLQP.
Opportunities for service:
Men and Women who are willing to volunteer as altar servers or readers in this important ministry are encouraged.
Contact: Trudy Schmalz 849-7521

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Our mission: To offer to grandparents raising grandchildren, and to other kin caregivers, the opportunity to exchange information with their peers, hear experts on health and education issues, and socialize.

Contact: Rosanne Smithwick 849-3476

Grupo de Jóvenes

Se reunen todos los Viemes a las 6.30 p.m. en el salon St. Francis. Para mas información
llamar a Fr. Jairo Atehortua
Realizan reflexiones, diferentes actividades.

Grupo de Oración

Se reunen todos los Viemes a las 7.00 p.m. en la casa de Conferencias
Francisca Cruz 842-4502
Reflexiones, alabanzas, se ora por las diferentes necesidades del mundo y la comunidad

Hobby Workshop

Contact: Carol LaGrande • 842-6217

Home Communion Ministry

Lay ministers of the Eucharist take Holy Communion to those homebound or handicapped parishioners, as well as those confined to nursing homes, hospice facilities or hospitals.

Contact: Sr. Philippa 849-7521

Knights of Columbus

Our Lady Queen of Peace Council 11680 is located at the parish hall of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church. You may contact the Knights by phone at 727-372-8544.

Lifelong Mystagogia

A ministry directed at ALL Catholics, it is intended to encourage fellow Catholics to understand how they are called to participate in the continuing mission of our Lord, Jesus Christ in this world, at this particular time in history, to be the People of God as members of the Mystical Body of Christ. We listen, read and discuss what it means to be Catholic Christians and how important each individual is in this mission. We become practical, active “mystics” in the Mystical Body of Christ. This means not seeking some rare, personal supernatural experience of God, but to accept the fact that we are invited to share, as community, in the mystery of God and Jesus Christ to promote the Kingdom of God on earth. We find that when we do this, we also grow, spiritually, in our personal relationship with the Triune God. This ministry goes on and on as God continues to reveal to us deeper and more profound understandings of His Life with us in the Holy Catholic Church.

Opportunities for service:
Volunteers are needed who wish to assume a leadership role in this ministry.

Contact: Educational Services 842-9396

Ministerio de Bienvenida

Fr. Jairo le da la bienvenida a las personas nuevas en la parroquia y varias personas estan
pendientes para darles una tarjeta de recibimiento.

Ministerio de los Enfermos

Visitas a los enfermos en el Hospital/Nursing Home/Hogares. Francisca Cruz/Ana Toral.
Lamar a las personas enfermas Magdalena Dittbemer tel. 846-8268
Se envía una tarjeta de saludo y acompañamiento los enfermos y a pesonas que
han perdido un ser querido. Carmen Rodriguez 848-2549

Ministro de la Eucaristía

Entrenamiento con Sister Philippa Synnott y seguimiento con Fr. Jairo Atehortua
Itinerario Eduardo y Rosalia Jackson Telefono 849-0239
Colabaran con el sacerdote en la celebración de la misa.

Ministro Lector

Entrenamiento con Padre Jairo Atehortua.
Itinerario Hilda Barbieri 845-5560
Animan la liturgia de la palabra en la celebración de la misa.

Monaguillos

Entrenamiento en la Iglesia . Persona información Claribel Alfaro 845-3632 y Fr. Jairo
Atehortua.
Ayudan en la celebración de la misa.

Music Ministry

Our Lady Queen of Peace music ministry currently consists of the Traditional and Youth Choirs (please see under separate listings). We are in the process of forming a Contemporary Ensemble (Guitars, Keyboard, Flute, etc.) and re-forming the Handbell Choir. We also have occasional need for other instruments (Trumpet, Trombone, Cello, Violin, etc.)

Contact: Trudy Schmalz 849-7521

Nursing Home Ministry

An opportunity to participate in the spiritual lives of the residents of the 21 nursing homes and 45 adult living facilities served by Our Lady Queen of Peace.

Opportunities for service:

Volunteers willing to visit residents, bring Eucharist and assist at the monthly nursing home masses.

Contact: Sr. Phillippa 849-7521

Prayer Group

Meets each Tuesday at 9:30 AM in the classrooms to offer praise, thanksgiving, honor and love to Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. As we gather as a community of faith, we encounter our Lord in a radical way and build the Body of Christ as brothers and sisters. Meetings include songs of praise, scripture reading, shared prayer and reflection.

Contact: Wayne and Simone Bilby 376-7351

Preparación para bautismos

Para información llamar a la oflcina parroquial a Padre Jairo Atehortua,Diacono José
Morales y Carmen Rodriguez al teléfono 849-7521.
Las clases se ofrecen los primeros Viernes de mes a las 7.00 p.m. en la escuela de
religión y los bautismos el Segundo Sábado de mes a las 12.00 p.m. en la iglesia.

Preparación para Matrimonio

Favor de llamar a Padre Jairo Atehortua a la oficina con 6 meses de anticipación tel 849-7521.
 

Queen of Peace Widowed People

Being widowed can be a lonely and isolated life. This social group provides an outlet where people in similar circumstances can meet in a spiritual, social and educational environment.
Meetings are held at 11:30 AM the first Monday of the month in the parish hall. Meetings usually feature a speaker on a topic of interest to those living alone.
We also sponsor monthly day trips to various Florida attractions.

Contact: Lucy Walla 849-7521

RCIA - RCIA Adapted for Youth

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and Rite of Christian Initiation as Adults as Adapted for Youth is a process for initiating adults and youth into the Catholic Church. RCIA is intended for adults and youth who are unbaptized or who have been baptized in other Christian faiths who are seeking full communion with the Catholic Church. The rite as adapted for youth is a two year process.
Thursday evenings. 7-9 P.M. August – Easter Vigil.

Opportunities for service:
Team members, catechists, hospitality, prayer partners, companions/sponsors, financial patrons, clerical assistants, photographer.

Contact: Carol Keyes 842-9396

Re-Membering Church

Re-Membering Church is a ministry that reaches out to inactive Catholics to welcome them back into active participation in the Church, no matter how long they have been away. Within a warm, friendly group setting with a few active Catholics, discussions are directed to their problems within the Church and questions about the Church. There is no time limit to this program; some people need only a very short time to decide to return, while others may take months or even years to decide. Respect is given to all participants and they are encouraged without pressure.

Opportunities for service:
Volunteers to assist in becoming part of the team to be a support to those who return, particularly those who wish to assume a leadership role in this ministry.

Contact: Educational Services 842-9396

Renacer 2000

Son pequeñas comunidades se reunen en casas de familia dispuestas a compartir la
palabra de Dios. Para más información llamar a Ana Toral al Teléfono 938-4029.

Respect Life Committee

Parishioners work to promote a deeper understanding and respect for the sanctity and sacredness of human life from conception to death. The committee offers opportunities for education, service, and prayer in support of life issues.

Contact: William and Debra Bensonhuber 849-9514

Rosary Altar Society

Volunteer organization dedicated to the care and maintenance of the Altar and sanctuary.

Meets the third Friday of the month from September until May. Benediction and the Rosary begin in the Church at 11:00 AM followed by a brown bag lunch in the hall. Business meeting follows.

We hold three rummage sales and 2 bazaars each year as well as card parties the second Thursday of the month. Profits are dedicated to maintainance and replacement of altar furnishings.

Contact: Carol LaGrande 842-6217

Rosary Group

Immediately following the 8:30 daily Mass, parishioners coordinate the praying of the Rosary, in Church, as a confirmation of their prayers at Mass.

Rosary Makers

Contact: Ray Mayer 844-5918

SHARE

OLQP in conjunction with Stepping Stones to Independence, Inc. maintains the largest SHARE distribution site in Pasco County.
SHARE is a not for profit group that rewards community involvement with substantial savings on food and groceries. There are no income requirements, however two hours of monthly service to the community are required in order to participate.

Contact: Marian Morganti 842-2485

St. Vincent de Paul Society

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an international Catholic organization of lay persons, who seek, in a spirit of justice and charity and by person-to-person involvement, to help those who are suffering, without regard to religious affiliation. We rely on the contributions of Our Lady Queen of Peace parishioners to carry out our works of charity. The major activities consist of providing help to needy local individuals and families with rent, utility bills, food, clothing and furniture.

Contact: 845-4955

Stepping Stones to Independence

Stepping Stones to Independence, Inc. is a tax exempt 501 (c) (3) corporation which operates as an outreach ministry of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Stepping Stones to Independence was incorporated in January 2002 in order to serve residents of Pasco County, Florida, in attaining and maintaining independent lives.

Contact: 849-3476

Traditional Choir

St. Augustine said, "When you raise your voice in song, you pray twice." Our Traditional Choir ministers at the 10:30AM Sunday Mass and at major liturgical celebrations throughout the year. Weekly rehearsals Thursdays at 7:00PM

Contact: Trudy Schmalz 849-7521

Ushers

To welcome people to church, assist the parish needs before during and after each liturgy and to insure a smooth flow of people during the Mass.

Contact: Ray Mayer 844-6217

Vigilia de Oración

Una vez al mes a las 6.00 p.m. en la escuela de religión en la casa de conferencias si esta
disponible, o en una casa de familia.
Se reunen para la oración y pedir por las necesidades del mundo, la parroquia y las
personas que necesitan oración.

Youth Altar Servers

Altar servers assist in the celebration of the Mass and therefore perform a vital role in our weekend liturgies. Any youth who has received their First Holy Communion can participate as an altar server.

Opportunities for service:
Children to function as servers.
Adults interested in being part of the team: training & scheduling.

Contact: Trudy Schmalz 849-7521

Youth Choir

The youth choir is open to all youth of the parish between grades 3 and 8. This choir leads the musical prayers at the 9AM family liturgy.

Contact: Trudy Schmalz 849-7521

Youth Ministry

The primary goal of Youth Ministry in Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish is to introduce our Youth to service-oriented activities (Faith in Action), whether it be for the assistance of our parish or the community at large. Our Youth Ministry program consists of young people in grades 7 through 12.

Opportunities for service:
Youth to become members.
Adults to serve as team members.

Contact: Kelly Maki 842-9396

Youth Lectors

Lectors convey the message of God when we gather as a worshiping community at the 9AM Family liturgy. We invite the participation of children who have made their first communion.

Contact: Trudy Schmalz 849-7521