"By reason of their special vocation it belongs to the laity to seek the kingdom of God by engaging in temporal affairs and directing them according to God's will...."

Catechism of the Catholic Church: 898, Lumen gentium 31 § 2

• Altar Society
  Contact: Libby Littrel, llittrell@fuse.net
  The Altar Society is responsible for the beautification and maintenance of the church interior, flowers, services, Mass books, linens, candles, Christmas decorations, etc. It also covers special requests from the pastor and passed by a majority of society members present. Money is raised thruogh various annual projects.
  
  
• Church Bulletin
  Contact: Barb Weller, stcsec@fuse.net
  
  
• Catholic Order of Foresters
  Contact: Tom Kaelin, TomKaelin@fuse.net.
  For more information see Catholic Order of Foresters' St. Cecilia Church Court page.
  
  
• Catholics United for the Faith
  Contact: Art and Colleen Kunath, skunath@fuse.net
  
  
• CCD
  Contact: Russ and Marie Connors, Russ@RussConnors.com.
  See Catechesis.
  
  
• Cemetery Board
  Contact: George Hoffman
  This organization includes those who cover the general oversight and maintenance of St. Cecilia Cemetery, and also the fund allocation for its upkeep.
  
  
• Choir
  Contact: Patrick Mason
  The adult choir leads the congregation in the singing and provides special choral music at Sunday 8:30 a.m. Mass and at major liturgies throughout the year. We want to help all members of the congregation sing as they should at Mass, and add to the beauty of our liturgies through song. Welcome are adults, high school age to senior citizen, who can carry a tune in a bucket, the choir being that bucket. Though very good singers are important and needed, the average singer is the backbone of our parish adult choir.
  
  
• Christ Renews His Parish Women's Group (CHRP)
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• Communion for Sick
  Contact: Jim Kaelin
  This organization's members are responsible for bringing the Eucharist to the sick and homebound of the parish on Sundays, and conducting a Communion service at Regency Manor. Members must be an Extraordinary Minister at St. Cecilia parish.
  
  
  
  
• Finance Committee
  Contact: Tony Bramer
  
  
• Garden & Ground Crew
  Contact: Rita Funke
  The Garden & Ground Crew is an excellent opportunity for individuals, groups, and families with children of all ages to work together for the benefit of the parish. It is also an excellent opportunity for teens to earn service hours or families to earn parent partnership hours. All are welcome to join. Volunteers may adopt-a-spot to maintain regularly or help with seasonal tasks. Our volunteers rake leaves, pickup sticks, pull weeds, trip sidewalks, sweep porches and sidewalks, trim along fence lines and headstones, tend flower beds, spread mulch, and pick up litter. We occasionally need help with one time projects such as repairing picnic tables, painting railings and poles, refinishing park benches, and filling cracks in foundation.
  
  
• Greeters, Ushers, Lectors, and Extraordinary Ministers
  Contact: Father Mario Tizziani
  These individuals assist in liturgical functions through greeting parishioners and guests before Mass and other sacred rites. They also care for parish stewardship through parishioners' collections during Mass.
  
  
• Holy Name Society
  Contact: Dan Koch
  This Catholic men's organization is dedicated to the support of our parish in different capacities as called upon. The Holy Name Spociety holds dances, ham shoots, and other programs throughout the year that provide funds used to help the parish in a variety of programs and projects. We are always looking to increase our ranks to provide even greater service to our parish.
  
  
• Knights of Columbus
  Contact: David Durr
  The Independence Knights of Columbus is an organization of Catholic gentlemen dedicated to the principles of Charity, Unity and Fraternity. The Knights serve in many aspects of parish life and welcome new members. Some activities the council involves itself are:
  • Promotion of life from conception to natural death
  • Financial support of seminarians and novices
  • Sunday Country Breakfasts to raise funds for various needs
  • Annual Family Dance - celebration of family
  • Promise for Life - a program of parish dedication to life
  • Social activities supporting fraternity within the organization

  Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month in the Undercroft.
  
  

• Parish Fellowship Committee
  Contact: Donna Schoreder
  This committee organizes after Mass fellowship and New Parishioner events. We need members willing to help set up and tear down for the fellowship events, as well as help the pastor provide parish fellowship and other events.
  
  
• Primetimers
  Contact: Marietta Miller
  The Primetimers are people over 50 who meet and socialize. We have potluck picnics and anniversary dinners. We seek to keep in touch with each other, discuss the challenges of being a primetimer, and enjoy games, cards, bingo, and various trips. Anyone over 50 is welcome!
  
  
• Pro-Life Committee
  Contact: Gayle Piron, gdpcrew@earthlink.net
  The Pro-Life Committee, under the guidance of our Diocesan Pro-Life Office, is dedicated to a prayerful peaceful end to the horror of abortion. We strive to protect the innocent from abortion, infanticide, euthanasia, and other evil actions. The committee provides awareness and education programs inside and outside the parish. Everyone is needed to join us in ending this tragedy in our world.
  
  
• R.C.I.A.
  Contact: Mary Lou Kaub, mrylou@fuse.net.
  See Catechesis.
  
  
• St. Cecilia School Board of Total Education (BOTCE)
  Contact: Gerry Bergman
  The Board of Total Catholic Education is comprised of parishioners, the pastor, the CCD coordinator (or designee), and the principal. BOTCE is an advisory group that helps representatives work with the pastor and school authorities to share ideas and form policies for the betterment of Catholic education in the local parish. Representatives are self nominated and chosen by lot. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month and are open to the public.
  
  
• St. Cecilia School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
  Contact: Shelly Crowley
  This is an active parent organization, which raises funds for school-wide improvement projects and for items needed in the classrooms. Meetings are held four times during the school year and parents are encouraged to attend.
  
  
• St. Vincent de Paul
  Contact: Bob Bergman
  The St. Vincent de Paul Society helps people in the are who have a material assistance need such as food or help paying utility bills. We need people willing to go on calls and talk to the people and help make decisions on what assistance they need.
  
  
• Sports Committee
  Contact: Darrin McCaffrey
  The Sports Committee provides sports activities for any child who wants to participate no matter what their skill level. The Sports Committee offers soccer, basketball, and volleyball. Soccer is offered to any child, ages 3-15 years, parishioner or not. Basketball and volleyball are offered only to St. Cecilia School students. We are always looking for people willing to coach teams, assistant coach, and help with administration and soccer field maintenance.
  
  
• Third Order Dominicans
  Contact: Jim Kaelin.
  For more information see Dominican Third Order web site.

For we are his handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for the good works that God has prepared in advance, that we should live in them. --Ephesians 2:10