Volunteer Opportunities
New Listings for May 2010
Religious Items
We are looking for a few good women and men to help sell religious items after masses on Saturday and Sunday... The goal is to have each volunteer work one mass per month or two months. It is as easy as staying for 15-20 minutes after mass! This is a convenient service that is, already, much appreciated by the parishioners and one that benefits St. Thomas More, as well. We will offer a short training session in the next two weeks-look for more information in the bulletin. Please contact Jennifer Harris at jharris@harriswood.net
SPRED
SPRED is the Special Religious Education For the Developmentally Delayed. No special training required. The program runs from September through April and is held on Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 (every other week 8:30). We are asking for volunteers to be 18 and older, but are flexible. If you have a loving heart and would like to volunteer your time to this wonderful ministry, SPRED would love to have you! Please contact Becky Turner at bturner727@yahoo.com or 816-941-2193
Funeral Luncheon Coordinator Needed
Do you have a caring heart? We are in need of one or two more people to help with the funeral lunches the fourth week of each month. This is a very important and rewarding ministry here at Saint Thomas More. For more information about the position, contact David Butel, 942-2492 x210 or dbutel@stmkc.com.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
The children are dismissed each week, during the 9:30am Mass, to listen to the readings on their own level and to participate in a discussion homily. Heather Murphy is recruiting volunteers to help with bringing the Good News to the children of STM. All materials are provided, just bring your enthusiasm! For more information, please call Heather Murphy: 943- 1342
From the desk of Shara Lewis...
Contact: 942-2492 x205 or shara@stmkc.com
Sunday Morning Nursery
A Sunday nursery is available at the 9:30 and 11:30am Masses almost every Sunday through the whole year. They could use a couple adult volunteers to assist. If you are willing to help at a Mass or two each month to play with children, the rewards you reap will be immeasurable!
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
We are in the planning stages for VBS, to be held June 21-25 (Monday-Friday). We are looking for adult volunteers to help plan and organize an amazing week! Our next meeting to plan and organize this amazing week is Sunday, April 18, at 12:30pm, in the parish office. All materials and planning books are provided. Be a part of this incredible team!
COMMUNITY LINC
We have had a huge turnrover in families at Community LINC. There are many apartments to get ready for new families. We are in need of baby items, changing tables, linens, infant clothes and diapers. If anyone has a crib, that would be great too. If you would be interested in working on apartment rehab projects please contact Rita Tiehen at 941-0586 or rtiehen@kc.rr.com.
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Bring the Greeters Back!
The greeters are officially back at Church, but we still could use a few more helpers. If you'd like to open a car door, hold the door open or welcome fellow parishioners before church, please consider this wonderful ministry. All that is required is a friendly face and the willingness to be at Mass at least 20-30 minutes early. I will be booking people (hopefully) once a month at the Mass you prefer. Let me know what Mass you attend. contact Kristi at kpowell@stmkc.com
1/25/2010
E-prayer
An email prayer tree has formed. No time involved except for remembering people who need your daily prayers. Please click here to contact Helen Byrne if you would like to be a part of this new ministry. hjb8@everestkc.net
If you have any prayer requests please contact Helen as well.
The Upper Room - Tutor a Student!
The Kansas City Missouri School District has entered into an agreement with the Swope Park Corridor Rennaissance/Upper Room to help 2000 students improve their reading skills. They are looking for 1200 reading tutors who are willing to volunteer one hour, once a week, on a one-to-one basis with a student. For more information, click here to contact Colleen McEvoy.
Ongoing Opportunities
-if you would like to be on the list to serve coffee and doughnuts after Mass on Sundays please click here to contact Kristi Powell.
"Yes I Can!"
short term, limited committment and one time opportunities.
Other ways to get involved and stay connected
Click here to view the 2010 Annual Campaign Time & Talent form, which includes an extensive list of volunteer opportunities.
Click here to view the publication Volunteer Opportunities, Summer 2010
Click here to sign up for the Volunteer Opportunities e-newsletter.
You can also click here to contact our Volunteers Coordinator, Kristi Powell.
Throughout this site
You will also find contact information for various ministries listed throughout this site. If a ministry sounds interesting, give them a call or email. Of particular interest are the following pages: (click to view)
Youth (service opportunitites for youth are listed here-click)
