Immaculate Conception Parish
 
 Directory of Parish Ministries
 
 

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
 
Altar Server: Assists the priest at Mass.  Contact: Fr. Isnardo Serrano or Deacon Jerry Pauly 452-6866.
 
Choir: Sings at weekend and special Masses.  Contact: e-mail ic.choir@outlook.com. More>
 
Greeters/Hospitality: Greets people at weekend Masses.  Makes an effort to get to know and welcome new people to the parish.  Distributes bulletins after Mass.   Contact: Ed Suarez 456-5592. More>
 
Lector: Proclaims scripture readings at Mass.  Contact: Fr. Isnardo Serrano or Deacon Jerry Pauly 452-6866.
 
Liturgy Committee: Meets as needed to plan liturgies and related matters.  Contact:  Fr. Isnardo Serrano 452-6866

Minister of the Eucharist:
At Mass- Assist priest in distributing communion.
To the Homebound- Takes communion to those unable to attend. Mass. 
Contact: Fr. Isnardo Serrano or Deacon Jerry Pauly 452-6866.
 
Musician: Enrich Liturgical Celebrations with musical talents.  Contact: e-mail ic.choir@outlook.com. More>
 
Sacristan: Sets up liturgical items for Mass in accordance with the instructions of the priest.  Contact: Fr. Isnardo Serrano or Deacon Jerry Pauly452-6866.
 
Usher: Takes up offertory collection at Mass.  Contact: Ed Suarez 456-5592.
 
OTHER MINISTRIES

Environmental Group: Keeps the altar and sanctuary clean and attractive (flower arranging) and launders and irons the altar linens.  
 
Arts and Crafts: Meets Tuesday mornings for sewing, knitting and embroidering articles that are sold to help meet church needs.  Contact: Joanne Traversi-Sykes 456-6389. 
 
Bereavement Group: Cooks and delivers food to family of deceased parishioner.  Looking for a Coordinator
 
Call Homebound: Phones homebound parishioners on a regular basis to see how they are doing and to keep them connected to the parish.  Contact: Parish Secretary 452-6866.
 
Immaculate Conception Support Group: A Christ-centered 12 step program that meets Thursday's at 6:00 pm in the Marian Room to heel hurts, habits and hang-ups.  Contact: Alan or Ana Owings at 682-9860. More>
 
Drive others to Church: Provides transportation to and from Church for parishioners who cannot drive.  Contact: Parish Secretary 452-6866.
 
Fall Festival: Annual Fall Festival, a major social activity that involves English and Spanish-speaking parishioners.  The proceeds are used to help provide religious education for children, youth and adults.
 
Parish Finance Council: Meets monthly to monitor parish finances, recommends the annual budget.  Contact: Fr. Isnardo Serrano or Deacon Jerry Pauly 452-6866.

Funeral Reception: Provides hospitality and refreshments in the Marian Room after funeral services.  Volunteer to run this Ministry is needed.  Contact:  Church office 916-452-6866
 
Holy Name Society: Men of the parish meet on the 2^nd Sunday of each month for breakfast, business and Mass.  The Holy Name Society raises funds for minor improvements and repairs on the Church buildings and grounds.  Contact: Joe Ostoja 457-0416. More>
 
Life in the Spirit: Meets periodically for prayer, song and spiritual renewal.  Contact: Fr. Isnardo Serrano or Deacon Jerry Pauly 452-6866.
 
Maintenance: Maintenance and repairs of buildings and grounds.  Includes all types of construction skills, cleanup around church entrances before Mass and assist on general “cleanup days”.    Contact: Fr. Isnardo Serrano or Deacon Jerry Pauly 452-6866.
 
Marriage Encounter-Spanish: Helps married couples improve their relationship with each other.  Contact: Manuel & Tania Cartagena (408) 431-7116. 
 
Pastoral Planning Council: Meets monthly.  Make recommendations pertaining to parish pastoral activities.  Contact: Fr. Isnardo Serrano or Deacon Jerry Pauly 452-6866.
 
Prayer Groups:
English: Meets every Wednesday at 7:00 pm in the Parish Pastoral Center.  Contact: Celia Delgado 457-2707.
Spanish: Meets every Friday at 7:00 pm in the Marian Room.  Contact: Jose Luis Mendez 715-4142 or Geraldo Galvan 267-7682.
 
Religious Education/Catechists: Teach religious education to children from kindergarten to 8^th grade.  Children receive instruction in the Catholic faith and preparation for the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation.  Classes held on Sundays and Tuesdays.  Contact: Laura Rios 452-6866. More>
 
Religious Goods Store: The Religious Goods store operates in the church vestibule after Sunday Masses.  The store is operated by the Altar Society.  Contact: Alicia Ramirez 455-6768 or Myrtle Joseph 372-2823.

RCIA (English) / RICA (Spanish): The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process for those who are considering joining the Catholic faith.  It is also open to Catholics who have not received 1^st Communion or Confirmation or who are interested in learning more about their faith.  Contact: Deacon Jerry Pauly 452-6866.  For Spanish contact Jesus Garcia 392-0872.
 
St. Vincent de Paul Society: Carries on Jesus’ work by serving people in need.  Contact: Mary DeLost 456-5592. More>
 
Senior Citizens: A parish social club open to all parishioner age 55 and above.  Meets for lunch and social activities on the 1^st Wednesday of each month.  The group also sponsors regular bus trips to places of interest.  Contact: Luella Davis 456-2895. More>
 
Stewardship: Parish committee that encourages parishioners to serve the people of the parish with their time, talent and treasure.  Contact: Fr. Isnardo Serrano or Jerry Pauly 481-1747.
 
Youth Group: Ages 12-18.  Meets Mondays at 7:00 pm in the Marian Room.  This is a very active group that provides spiritual and social activities to young people of our parish.  Contact: Laura Rios 452-6866
 
Other: For example; computer skills, phone calls for parish, baking for parish activities, assisting in office.  Contact: Parish Secretary 452-6866.