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 Pastoral MinisterSister Cordelia Korkowski, O.S.F. 252-1363 Ext. 1103 e-mail: Pastoral Minister
There are many Pastoral Ministry opportunities for individuals that would like to reach out and touch the lives of others in need. The time commitment for each of the ministries varies. Please contact Sr. Cordy to learn more about each ministry or to volunteer your time.
Anointing of the Sick
(Standing) Fr. Lauren Germann, Jackie McCann, Deacon Steve Pareja
Anointing Service is held twice per year during Advent Season, and during the Easter Season.
BeFriender Ministry
BeFrienders are trained to be active listeners to persons in need of care and support. Training required. The next 20 hour training will take place on a weekend in fall of 2008 in the St. Cloud area, along with several other churches. BeFrienders meet once a month after training as a group and are expected to visit with an assigned person who is in need of support once or twice a month for an hour or less, depending on the circumstances. We are encouraging persons to consider this ministry who can drive a vehicle, have the ability to listen, are confidential and willing to take the training required.
Ruth Brattensborg & Joan Gonsior
Grief Support
Facilitated by Joan Gonsior and Ruth Brattensborg, an annual 5-6 week grief support group is held on the campus of St. Francis Xavier Church. The sessions are approximately two hours in length and enable persons who have experienced a significant loss to experience healing and support.Watch the bulletin or this page for the start up date.Interested persons can contact Sister Cordy at the website and you will be called.
Health & Wellness Committee
Back row: left to rightSharon Kalkman, Sister Cordy Korkowski ,OSF, Karen Reinholz, Marilyn Ross, Mary Mader, Val JeffersonFront row: left to rightChuck Kalkman, Wendi Haas, Jackie McCann, Deb Carey, Bob Barrett, Deacon Steve Yanish
There is a committee formed at St. Francis Xavier that focuses on activities that promote wellness and disease prevention. The committee focuses on people of faith working together and creating healthier communities. This committee meets with Sister Cordy Korkowski and the Parish Nurses, Jackie McCann and Karen Reinholz, Parish Nurses every two months, for one and a half hours. Interest and experience in health education and promotion is helpful for committee members.
Parish Nurses
Jackie McCann and Karen Reinholz
Parish Visitor Ministry
As parishioners move to care facilities, it is helpful to be connected to a St. Francis Xavier member for comfort and continued relationship with the parish. Parish Visitors are connected to the following facilities in the area and can visit once a month or oftener, depending on the expressed needs and wishes of those visited. Visitors need to be friendly, comfortable with persons experiencing transitions and the ability to listen well.
Country Manor, Sartell, MN
Veteran's Hospital, St. Cloud, MN
Good Shepherd, Sauk Rapids, MN
St. Benedict's Center, St. Cloud, MN
St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, MN
Place of Hope
Left to right:
Sister Cordy Korkowski, Sister Clara Stang,
Sister Joyce Marie Piotrowski, Sister Loretta
Denfeld, Sister Bernice Rieland
Franciscan Sisters who live at the Franciscan Welcoming House in St.Cloud serve a meal to guests at the Place of Hope.
The first Wednesday of the month, parishioners can assist the Franciscan Sisters in purchasing, preparing and serving the 5 p.m. dinner at the Place of Hope, 9th Avenue in St. Cloud., the former St. Raphael Home. Wonderful opportunity for Confirmation students looking for a service project. The Place of Hope serves the homeless and also is a treatment center. Contact Sister Cordy at 252-1363 if you are interested in volunteering. Committment time is about two hours or more.
Prayer Blanket Ministry
Individuals in the parish sew prayer blankets for parishioners and friends of parishioners for support and a promise of prayer. Prayer blankets are blessed by the pastor and distributed to many people throughout the year. Persons who love to sew and stitch can volunteer for this ministry. Specialty blankets can be knit or crocheted also.
Prayerline Committee
Back row: left to right
Regina Lahr, Chuck Haselkamp, Max Skaj, Alma Dingmann, Alma Skaj, Helen Hallerman, Pat Weber, Bonnie Nies, Aggie Schulte, Pat Feneis
Sandy Sexton, Bernadyne Sykora, Lou Schwieters, Ken Gerads, Judy Ludewig, Alice Gerads, Donna Traut, Tina Flores, Joan Gonsior, Pat Bettenberg, Sue Bettenberg, Pat Koenig, Doris Robak, Sister Cordy Korkowski, OSF
Front row: left to right
Carol Partsch, Ruth Brattensborg, Wanda Kantor, Sharon Schreifles, Betty Traut, Marcella Piasecki, Betty Jean Backus, Pat Voughtman
One of the most comforting words we can hear from another is "I'll pray for you." I had this experience recently when I met with the BeFrienders and I told them about the ongoing cancer of my 59 year old brother, Jerry. I felt such sadness about his recent test results. After our meeting, one after the other approached me witha hug and a promise of prayer. It was like a soothing balm over my heart.
In our parish we have a large Prayerline with 61 members who are committed to holding the needs of outhers in prayer. We are very grateful to each of our Prayerline members. On November 20, the Prayerline met with Regina Lahr, our coordinator, and Sister Cordy. We were introduced to each other, got some parctiacal and helpful pointers and received a special blessing for this ministry.
Recently we received from a college student who was a member of the Prayerline. She said, "Thank you for allowing me to be a part of the Prayerline for the past two years. I'll be heading off to college now and unable to continue. The ministry will be in my prayers in the fall at my college. Thanks again and God bless." what a beautiful message.
Call Regina Lahr at 252-5182 if you or someone you know wish to be remembered in prayer and as soon as possible the message will be sent through the telephone lines.
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Upcoming Events
June 1, 2008 Welcoming Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass
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Regina Lahr, Prayer Line Requests Coordinator
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Welcoming Sunday
Left to right: Ruth Brattensborg, Margaret & Bill Werlinger, Sister Cordy Korkowski, O.S.F.
Three or four times during the year, St. Francis Xavier plans a Welcoming Sunday for new parishioners at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. New parishioners are introduced at the 10:30 a.m Mass and enjoy hospitality following the liturgy. Volunteers are needed to link with new parishioners on Welcoming Sunday and attend the liturgy with them and stay to enjoy hospitiatliy. Couples, singles and families are welcome for this ministry.
The next Welcoming Sunday is planned for
Sunday, June 1, 2008 at the 10:30 a.m.Mass
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St. Francis Xavier Parish 219 2nd Street North • P.O. Box 150 • Sartell, MN 56377 Phone: (320) 252-1363
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