Immaculate Conception Parish
 
 Directory of Parish Ministries
 
 

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
 
Altar Server: Assists the priest at Mass.  Contact:  Deacon Jerry Pauly 916 452-6866.
 
Choir: Sings at weekend and special Masses.  Contact:  Office 916-452-6866   

Children's Choir:  Sings at 12noon mass and other masses.  Contact:  Lorraine Agtang (916) 321-6470
 
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: DeaconJerry Pauly 916 452-6866
 
Lector: Proclaims scripture readings at Mass.  Contact: Deacon Jerry Pauly 916 452-6866.
 
Liturgy Committee: Meets as needed to plan liturgies and related matters.  Contact:  Deacon Jerry Pauly 916 452-6866

Minister of the Eucharist:
At Mass- Assist priest in distributing communion.
To the Homebound- Takes communion to those unable to attend. Mass. 
Contact:  Deacon Jerry Pauly 916 452-6866.
 
Musician: Enrich Liturgical Celebrations with musical talents.  Contact: 916 452-6866
 
Sacristan: Sets up liturgical items for Mass in accordance with the instructions of the priest.  Contact:  Deacon Jerry Pauly 916 452-6866.
 
Usher: Takes up offertory collection at Mass.  Contact: Deacon Jerry Pauly 916 452-6866.
 
OTHER MINISTRIES

Environmental Group: Keeps the altar and sanctuary clean and attractive (flower arranging) and launders and irons the altar linens.  Contact: Office  916 452-6866
 
Arts and Crafts: Meets Tuesday mornings for sewing, knitting and embroidering articles that are sold to help meet church needs.  Contact: Joanne Traversi-Sykes 916 456-6389. 
 
Bereavement Group: Cooks and delivers food to family of deceased parishioner.  Looking for a Coordinator  Contact:  916 452-6866
 
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.
 
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.  Contact: Celia Munoz 916 206-9367 or Office 452-6866
 
Family Adoration / Respect Life Committee:  We honor human life from conception to natural death as a sacred gift from God through both prayer and organizing activities for the parish.  These activities follow Bishop Jaime Soto's Plan for Pro Life Activities. All are welcome . Contact Susan Sanchez-Grela

Parish Finance Council: Meets monthly to monitor parish finances, recommends the annual budget.  Contact: 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
  
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: Deacon Jerry Pauly 452-6866.
 
Marriage Encounter-Spanish: Helps married couples improve their relationship with each other.  Contact: :    
 
Pastoral Planning Council: Meets monthly.  Make recommendations pertaining to parish pastoral activities.  Contact: Deacon Jerry Pauly 916 452-6866.
 
Parish Annual Ministry Faire:  To provide parish ministry representatives the opportunity to provide information to all parishioners regarding their Ministries in order to encourage  parishioners to learn more about I.C. Parish Ministries and how we serve Jesus Christ by serving others by participating in these Ministries.  Contact: Laura Rios  (916) 452-6866

Prayer Groups:
English: none at this time if you are interested in coordinating one call the office  916 452-6866..
Spanish: Meets every Friday at 7:00 pm in the Marian Room.  Contact: Marina Reynoso (916) 410-3044.

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 916 452-6866 or  Lorraine Agtang (916) 321-6470.  For Spanish contact (916) Josefina Gonzalez 916 452-6866.

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: Josefina Gonzalez 916 452-6866.
 
Religious Goods Store: The Religious Goods store operates in the church vestibule after Sunday Masses.  The store is operated by the Altar Society.  Contact: Office 916 452-6866..

Seasonal Church Environment: Assist in decorating Church and/or auditorium for Seasonal liturgies.  Contact: office (916) 452-6866.

St. Vincent de Paul Society: Carries on Jesus’ work by serving people in need.  Contact: Ann .

Stewardship: Parish committee that encourages parishioners to serve the people of the parish with their time, talent and treasure.  Contact:  
 
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:  Gabriel Trejo  916 417-4208. 
 
Other: For example; computer skills, phone calls for parish, baking for parish activities, assisting in office.  Contact: Parish Secretary 916 452-6866.