Ministries

Volunteer Coordinator: Carol Gaby

Altar Servers – Children from age 10 through High School are trained and serve at all of our Masses, assisting the Presider at the Liturgy.  Adult servers assist at daily Masses. Contact: Walter Howell - 592-0365

Arimatheans – A group of caring parishioners who wish to support their brothers and sisters in Christ by attending the funeral as representatives of our faith community.

Bereavement Ministry – A Certified Bereavement Facilitator conducts an 8-week bereavement class for anyone in need of counseling after the death of a loved one.  This ministry offers support, companionship and guidance through the grieving process, to help people accept, understand and deal with the feelings death brings to those left behind.

Bible Study –  “Breaking Open the Scriptures” is offered weekly to all who wish to increase their understanding of the following Sunday’s Scripture readings (Liturgy of the Word) and enhance their participation in the Mass.

Hospitality – To encourage friendship and community, coffee and donuts are served after the Sunday Masses.

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist – Eucharistic Ministers assist with the distribution of the Eucharist within the Liturgy of the Mass and bring Communion to the homebound and hospitalized members of our Parish. Contact: Terry Wagner - 370-0753

Funeral Coordinator – The Coordinator meets with the deceased relatives, offers condolences and explains the Parish’s guidelines in the Church’s Funeral Booklet. They help select the readings for the Funeral or Memorial Mass, make copies of readings to give to the Readers, give the necessary information to the priest, inform the Sacristan and request Altar Servers. They attend the funeral, greet the people, assist the family and may be Eucharistic Minister if needed.  They also send a Mass card to the deceased family from the parish.

Greeters/Ushers – The Greeters/Ushers make welcome and comfortable anyone who enters St. Agnes.  They distribute church bulletins, seat people, and make sure the collection, presentation of Gifts, and Communion go smoothly.   They work all Sunday and special Masses. Contacts: Larry Parks & Dominick Regan- 354-4725

Guadalupe Soup Kitchen– Volunteers serve at the Guadalupe Center in Immokalee, setting tables, waiting on clients and cleaning up afterwards.  They also fold donated clothes and put them in the appropriate bins in the clothing room.  At the Guadalupe Early Childhood Program, also know as SEEDS, the volunteers read to the children in small group settings.  The only qualifications needed are to enjoy children.

Homebound & Hospitalized Visitation – Volunteers make visits to parishioners who are homebound or hospitalized.  Eucharistic Ministers bring Communion if requested.  Parishioners confined to the home or hospital may arrange a visit by contacting the parish office. Patient confidentiality rules prevent us from being notified by the hospital, so please notify us to request a visit at home or the hospital.

Ladies of St. Agnes – Strive to serve as catalysts to build a sense of family and community.  We help the parish with fundraisers and assist the parish staff and priests in any way possible.  We welcome all ladies of the parish to join and help in our endeavors. Contact: Carol Wilson - 455-4832

Lectors – Trained to proclaim the Word of God, pray the general intercessions and read the announcements at Parish liturgies. Contact: Ray Sollito - 455-4346

Music Ministry – Singers and instrumentalists use their talents to encourage sung participation of the assembly.  Ensembles include the Adult Choir, Youth Choir, and Adult and Youth Cantors.  Our Music Coordinator would welcome inquiries about sharing your talent. Contact: Music Director Paul Todd

Respect Life – The Respect Life Ministry is dedicated to upholding a culture of life.  The ministry follows the Catholic tradition of prayer, study/education and action, including pastoral care and legislative advocacy.  Respect Life Ministry focuses on life and death issues involving the beginning of life, end of life, capital punishment and legislative action on the parish, diocesan, state and national levels.  The St. Agnes Respect Life Ministry also works with the Collier County Coalition for Life in building a strong coalition to develop public awareness. Contact: Flo Rogers- 434-5452

Sacristans – Prepare the church/chapel for the celebration of liturgies, making ready the worship space and all necessary materials, and remain present for the service. 
Contact: Sacristan Connie Brehm

Sound and Screen Ministry – Runs the sound board and computer screens for all liturgies. 
Contact: Larry Mudd- 596-0669

Wedding Coordinator – Provides engaged couples who have met with a priest the planning booklet, offers assistance in planning the wedding ceremony.  The Coordinator or an Assistant guide the rehearsal and offer practical assistance on the wedding day.  The Coordinator may also serve as a Eucharistic Minister.