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We have many ministries and committees in which to grow.
For you shall go out in JOY and be sent forth in PEACE.
Isaiah 54:12
Committees
Welcome Committee
Visits new parishioners with a personal welcome and helps them become active and participating members of our parish and community.
Social Events Planning Committee
Annual Parish Party in honor of St. Nicholas our patron saint. An evening of fun, food and fellowship in a very family friendly atmosphere.
St. Nicholas Altar Angels
A team of volunteers who do light cleaning of Church once a month.
Social/Community Life Committee
This committee coordinates and plans parish social events that promote a sense of belonging, includes receptions following the RCIA rituals, and Confirmation.
Parish Lottery
This Parish activity is held in late May or early June to raise funds for specific projects determined each year.
Parish Health Ministry
This ministry provides health screenings and health information.
Nursery
Ever find it hard to give both the Word of God and your small children adequate attention during Mass? We’ve been there!
NickFest
Fun-filled family event for people of all ages from our youngest to our senior members.
Will be back in May of 2023
Ministry to Homebound and the Ill
This ministry provides assistance to those in need who require transportation for doctor appointments or shopping, or other consideration.
Coffee and Donut Sunday
This gathering after the Sunday Masses is an opportunity to get to know one another, to visit and meet new parishioners. Takes place on the 3rd Sunday of most months.
Bereavement Committee
This ministry provides support for those walking through the grieving process.
Ministries
Ushers
Our Ushers locate seating, assist with collection baskets and presentations of gifts, assist in emergencies during Mass, and prepare the church interior after each Mass.
Stations of the Cross
A public devotion held regularly each Lent, normally on Friday, time to be announced each year.
Presenters of Gifts
Our Presenters of Gifts are individual persons or families that present the gifts of bread and wine at the weekend Masses.
Music Ministry
Music Ministry refers to all choir members and those who are cantors.
Liturgy of the word with communion
This Service is held in the absence of an ordained minister when needed.
Liturgy Committee
Through study of church rituals, liturgical seasons, and prayer, the Liturgy Committee forms and plans variations of liturgy elements (prayers, music, movement, environment) and organizes ministries crucial to liturgical celebration for St. Nicholas.
Lectors
Lectors prepare and proclaim the assigned Scriptures for the assembly during Mass.
Greeters
Our Greeters welcome parishioners and guests upon their arrival at Mass.
Eucharistic Ministers
Our Eucharistic Ministers distribute the Body and Blood of Christ to the assembly during Mass and bring the Eucharist to the sick and homebound as needed.
Children's Word
Each Sunday, adults and teens minister as Catechists to mature 3 year olds through 1st graders the Sunday Liturgy of the Word.
Altar Servers
Our Altar Servers are young men and women, up to grade 12.
Contact us for information on any communities and ministries.
Time & Talent Form
To get involved fill out the form below. Select which committee or ministry you would be interested in learning more about.
Let’s Connect
625 St. Nicholas Dr., O’Fallon, IL 62269
Info@stnicholasofallon.org
(618) 632-1797