Family Prayer Group
Families are invited to gather in the parish gym one Saturday night per month for prayer, fellowship and games and enjoy food and beverages. The evening begins with a group Rosary and a half hour presentation from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, followed by games for the kids and conversation for the adults.
| Contact |
Dennis Lann |
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Funeral Luncheons
This ministry prepares luncheons for the families after the funeral service. Members assist with setting up, serving the meals and baking.
| Contact | Anna Ranallo 440-942-9285 |
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Garden Club
Parishioners "take ownership" of the parish grounds by utilizing their labor along with any gardening and landscaping skills.
| Contact | Lawrence Gradwell 440-942-6196 |
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Greeting Card Ministry
The Greeting Card Ministry create hand stamped greeting cards that are provided to the residents in the area nursing homes, homebound parishioners and others upon request. They meet on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 6-8pm.
| Contact | Margaret Wissman 440-953-8479 |
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Grief Support
The Grief Support Ministry meets once a month at noon to assist those grieving by being a source of love and support.
| Contact |
Kathy Kenst 440-953-1035 |
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Knights of Columbus
The K of C is a Catholic men’s fraternal organization. Fellowship is promoted through educational, charitable, religious and social service. While the Knights of Columbus is not an Immaculate Conception Group/Organization, it meets at our parish.
| Meeting Time | First and Third Tuesday of Every Month |
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| Contact |
Greg Schmidt |
Mary's Way Ministry
Mary's Way Ministry is an international movement designed to support women and their families during the joys, trials and sorrows of the childbearing years and beyond. Mary's Way mission is to cherish children, encourage families and build community. We offer peer support, mentoring and spiritual nourishment.
| Contact | Barb Schoen 440-946-5939 |
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Oktoberfest in July Committee
The core committee for Oktoberfest meets once a month from January until August each year. New members are most welcome.
| Contact | Paul Featsent 440-487-9365 |
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Oktoberfest in July Volunteers
The entire parish comes together the third full weekend in July to sponsor the annual "Oktoberfest in July." The preparations involved are numerous, and we rely on the hands of many to successfully put on this event.
| Contact | Lauren Smith 440-479-2574 |
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Parish Nursing
To help members in our community through nursing practices which include monthly blood pressure checks, hearing tests and temperature checks.
| Contact |
Kathy Brazytis |
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Prayer Shawl Ministry
Prayer shawls are lovingly made by volunteers and blessed by the priest for anyone who needs God’s love and prayers. Monthly meetings are every 2nd Monday at 3:00 p.m. in the Room 104. Yarn is provided for members to knit or crochet the shawls at home.
| Contact | Rose Hanslik 440-951-8402 |
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St. James Painesville & McKinley Meal Ministry
Volunteers from the parish go monthly to both St. James Episcopal Church in Painesville and the McKinley Center to prepare and serve Sunday and weeknight meals for those in need.
| Contact | Sue Penicka 440-375-1548 |
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St. Vincent de Paul Society
The Society is a spiritual organization that carries out its mission by helping anyone in need of food, clothing or shelter from our parish or who lives in our parish territory.
| Meeting Time | Second Wednesday at 6:00pm |
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| Meeting Location | Saint Ann Room |
| Contact | Sue Penicka 440-942-4500 ext 107 |
Senior Ministry (50+)
This ministry is dedicated to our seniors to gather to make friends and maintain social contact. The Senior Ministry meets on the first Wednesday of the month at noon is St. Joseph Hall.
| Contact | Elayne Kramer 440-942-4500 |
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Social Events Committee
The Hospitality Committee promotes a welcoming atmosphere in the parish. They host welcoming events like dinners for all parishoners and friends and other get-togethers.
| Contact | Jeaninne Hozian 440-667-7264 Marietta Hrach 440-382-6980 |
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Society of Mother Teresa
Members cook and deliver meals to the residents of Western Lake County who are unable to provide meals for themselves due to disability, ambulatory issues, or no family/relative support.
| Contact | Marietta Hrach 440-382-6980 |
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