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Visit the Ministries page for more opportunities to get involved in the Parish.
Inside Church
Watering plants in the Church (excluding the palms); straightening up the Narthex (book shelves near bathrooms).
Maria Stanton: mstanton@stpauldamascus.org
Usher / Greeter
Maria Stanton: mstanton@stpauldamascus.org
Church Grounds
Weeding around the Church, Norris Chapel, Rectory and flowerbeds in the parking lot
Patty Whitehouse: pwhitehouse@stpauldamascus.org
Sacristans (HS Seniors - help setup before Mass) / Eucharistic Minister (HS Seniors) / Lectors
Maria Stanton: mstanton@stpauldamascus.org
Liturgy of the Word for Children
Assist in teaching a 20 minute lesson to kids ages 7 and under during the 9am or 11am Sunday Masses.
Maria Stanton: mstanton@stpauldamascus.org
Decorate the Church
Help the Art and Environment Committee decorate the church for different seasons or holidays.
Patty Hinkle 301-414-2359 or spkinkle@aol.com
Provide administrative support to Rectory
Mailings, moving donation items to the sheds.
Patty Whitehouse: pwhitehouse@stpauldamascus.org
Provide babysitting during Parish events as needed.
Patti Woods: pwoods@stpauldamascus.org
Religious Education
Aide in the classroom at DHS or support Atrium (Montessori) program, help at the next First Communion retreat, help at Church gatherings throughout the year, do craft preparation / admin support for catechists, train to be a catechist (teacher of Religious Ed)
Lisa Nueslein: lnueslein@stpauldamascus.org
Help Men's Club at Pancake Breakfasts
Chris Bernido 301/829-5622
Epiphany Celebration
Epiphany is a great example of welcoming the stranger, since Jesus himself was welcomed into a foreign land. Celebrate by sharing family Christmas traditions.
Contact Julie Kirk at 301-916-6067 or julie@julielenzerkirk.com
Vacation Bible School
Serve as a station leader, group escort, volunteer coordinator, etc.
Julie Sparacino: jsparacino@stpauldamascus.org
Pastoral Care program
Help the elderly of the parish with activities around their homes (moving things up & down stairs; yard work; letter writing)
Sherrie Wade: swade@stpauldamascus.org
Visit residents of assisted living facilities
Marion House in Brookville - once a month after school
Play board games or puzzles with the residents
Dessert night (once a month/40 residents)
Craft group - lead a craft of your choice, supply materials
Lead giant crossword puzzle
Musical entertainment
Office assistant on Sat or Sun 10am - 1pm
swade@stpauldamascus.org
Help with collections
Moving items from the Church to the sheds, organizing items in the parish sheds or becoming a distribution person. Items like blankets and food are often collected in the Church but need to be placed in plastic bins and stored in the sheds, then distributed.
Sherrie Wade swade@stpauldamascus.org
Watershed cleanup
Contact Katie Junghans 301/253-0136
Get on a list to prepare meals for families in need
Contact Carolyn Sherwood 301/515-1971
Celebrate Damascus in July
Create a float for Saint Paul Youth Ministry and ride in the Celebrate Damascus parade Friday night or setup a stand for Saint Paul Saturday to give away snow cones, pop corn, cotton candy, etc.
Sherrie Wade: swade@stpauldamascus.org
Rebuilding Together in the Spring
Rebuilding Together, formerly known as Christmas in April, has been a popular spring service project for our parish since 1999. Our parish has successfully participated in this annual nationwide program by volunteering skilled and unskilled workers to renovate homes of elderly people in our community. These renovations provide safety improvements that enable the homeowners to continue to live in their homes.
Sherrie Wade: swade@stpauldamascus.org
School Supplies Collection in the Summer
Help collect school supplies for Damascus children in need. You can either be responsible for a drop location or participate in the sorting and distribution at the end of August.
Sherrie Wade: swade@stpauldamascus.org
Crop Walk in the Fall
Walk for hunger at Damascus Regional Park
Contact Charlotte Betts 301-253-1999
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