Adult Men's Basketball
Men are invited to come to the open gym at Horning Hall to play basketball on Mondays, year round, from 8:30 to 10:00 pm.
FOR INFORMATION: Jim Pianalto, 659-0776 or jimdeb@windstream.net
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Athletic Association Coaches and Commissioners
The Athletic Association provides an organizational path for the children of the parish to participate in Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) and other area-sponsored sports programs. The non-profit group provides a structured format with emphasis on participation and Christian fellowship and is responsible for managing and directing all aspects of the St. Hilary sports programs. If your son or daughter is participating in a St. Hilary sponsored sport, please consider sharing your special skills, abilities, and time with the Athletic Association. Youth sports include baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, flag football, munchkin basketball, munchkin soccer, soccer, softball, track and field, and volleyball.
FOR INFORMATION: Tom Kaim, Athletic Director, 665-1896 or TomKaim@roadrunner.com
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Babysitting Co-op 9:00 Mass
The Babysitting Co-op was established to enable parents to participate fully in the liturgies at the 9:00 am Mass by providing care for your children. Care is available for walking toddlers through age 4. Parent participants take turns rotating assigned Sundays to watch the children of all members. We utilize meeting room 1 in the spiritual Center. For information contact Natalie Shenigo at natalieshenigo@gmail.com or 330-31-04804
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Bulletin Stuffers
Join a fun group who provide an invaluable service by stuffing the bulletins with inserts.
TIME COMMITMENT: Friday mornings.
FOR INFORMATION: Elsie Gilles, 576-6977 or Mary Ann Scalia, 864-1566.
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Coffee & Donuts
Volunteers with the gift of hospitality are needed to serve this ministry. Coffee and donuts are generally offered on the second Sunday of the month at the morning Masses. This informal social gathering time helps build community spirit.
TIME COMMITMENT: One team per Mass.
FOR INFORMATION: Betsy Clark, 867-1108.
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Eat-N-Greet
This ministry offers tasty treats and friendly conversation after the Saturday 4:00 pm and Sunday 5:30 pm Masses, generally on the second Saturday and Sunday of the month.
TIME COMMITMENT: One team per Mass.
FOR INFORMATION: Linda Oravecz, 864-2728 or tedlin04@yahoo.com or Kelley Lohr, 865-9181 or Kelley.lohr@sbcglobal.net.
The recipes for the tasty treats can be viewed at http://eatngreet.blogspot.com
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Euchre/Pinochle Group
Enjoy the company of fellow parishioners and play Euchre or Pinochle. Don’t remember how to play or want to learn? No problem. Instructions given.
TIME COMMITMENT: Wednesdays, 1:30 to 3:30 pm
FOR INFORMATION: Joanne Blakemore, 622-7361 or jnnblakemore@neo.rr.com
Financial Peace University
FPU is a 13 week money makeover program by Dave Ramsey that empowers and teaches you how to make the right money decisions to achieve your financial goals.
FOR INFORMATION: Jim Bennett 836-5184 or jnbenn1@yahoo.com
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Funeral Luncheons Committee
Lend a gentle touch to others in their time of grief by assisting with this ministry. The Committee offers a brunch or luncheon in the Gathering Area to any family who wishes to host refreshments for their funeral guests. Volunteers are needed to bake, set-up, serve and wash dishes.
TIME COMMITMENT: As needed.
FOR INFORMATION: Betsy Clark, 867-1108.
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Garden Ministry
“Ora et labora” – prayer and work – is the motto of this ministry. Participants grow closer to God as they work to beautify and maintain the parish grounds with plants and flowers throughout the spring, summer and fall. Men, women, teens and youth add beauty to the parish grounds through this important ministry which, in turn, brings a blessing to all those who see the fruits of their labor.
TIME COMMITMENT: Help one time in the spring or fall clean-up or maintain a garden throughout the year.
FOR INFORMATION: Paul Heil, 665-1082 or hileyd@frontier.com; MJ Parri, 869-0702 or sparri@neo.rr.com
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Girl Scouts, Brownies and Daisies
All girls are invited to join Daisies, Brownies or Girl Scouts. Currently, more than 200 girls participate. The Girl Scout program works to improve the girls’ self-esteem and their relationships with others. It emphasizes service to our church and community.
TIME COMMITMENT: There are many opportunities for adults to participate in Daisies, Brownies or Girl Scouts.
FOR INFORMATION: Maureen Vastagh, 670-0186 or vastagh@frontier.com
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Health and Wellness Committee
This group is currently reorganizing. If you would like to be a part of the reorganization of this ministry contact Sr. Marlene at 330-867-1055 ext 206 or marlene@sthilaryhurch.org
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Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus Council at St. Hilary is part of a world-wide men’s fraternal organization guided by their belief in God, the Catholic Church and in each other. It is through five key areas of service—faith, community, family, youth and fellowship—that the Knights of Columbus make a difference. They are defined by their actions as followers of God and as leaders in the community while participating in charitable activities involved in service. They are dedicated to helping wherever needed within our church and community.
TIME COMMITMENT: Monthly meetings are the first Tuesday of the month, 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
FOR INFORMATION: John Santin, johnsantin@gmail.com or 668-2734; Jack Kellogg, Membership Director, 990-5295
Related Website: http://kofcsthilary.org
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Ladies’ Bridge Club
Members enjoy prayer, lunch and bridge each month in members' homes.
FOR INFORMATION: Bobbie Doria, 864-6835 or bjdoria@att.net; Mary Ann Kyle 666-5785.
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Lazarus Ministry
The Lazarus Ministry extends condolences in the name of the St. Hilary Parish Community to a family who has experienced a death. Volunteers are needed to send cards and make follow-up supportive telephone calls.
TIME COMMITMENT: Serve a 3 to 4 month time block.
FOR INFORMATION: Marian Houser, 836-3846 or mbhouser@gmail.com; Sue O'Neil, 867-5812 or sueoneil@adelphia.net.
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Men's Golf League
The St. Hilary Men’s Golf League is a 9-hole golf league played at Valley View Golf Club. The league plays on Monday evenings and the first tee time is around 4:30 pm. The 2012 season will begin in April and runs for 18 weeks through mid-September. The season also includes an 18-hole outing at an area course to be determined. The league typically has 20 to 24 members organized into 2-man teams.
FOR INFORMATION: Randy Szabo, 836-8161 or rjszabo@sbcglobal.net
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Newsletter
St. Hilary Live, the parish newsletter, presents feature articles offering a balanced blend of inspirational, spiritual, educational and informational content. Editors, and photographers, are needed to make the newsletter a success.
FOR INFORMATION: Lyn Schott, 867-1055 ext 217 or lschott@sthilarychurch.org
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Parish Nurses
This ministry is currently undergoing reorganization. If you would like to be a part of the reorganization of this ministry contact Sr. Marlene at 330-867-1055 ext 206 or marlene@sthilaryhurch.org
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Prayer Shawl Ministry
The Prayer Shawl Ministry is made up of a group of women who enjoy getting together to knit or crochet shawls, lap robes and/or baby blankets to be given to those in need of hope or healing. We pray while we are knitting or crocheting and our items are blessed by one of our priests before being distributed. A card with a blessing on it is given with each item. You do not need to know how to knit or crochet for we will be happy to teach you. If the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month do not work with your schedule you can do the work from home. We also get together with the Prayer Shawl Ministry from Faith Lutheran Church once or twice a year.
TIME COMMITMENT: First and third Tuesday at 10:00 am. You can knit or crochet from home if the meeting time is not convenient.
FOR INFORMATION: Julie Slattery, 668-1027 or Cathy Kenny, 666-5718.
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St. Hilary Employment Networking Group (SHENG)
For those changing or contemplating new careers, this ministry is the ideal support network. Members of the St. Hilary Parish community meet to share their faith, knowledge, skills, employment opportunities, and mutual support to those in career transition. Employers and human resource specialists are encouraged to offer their skills to this ministry.
MEETINGS: First and third Thursday at 7:00 pm.
FOR INFORMATION: Mike Costello and Steve Tomasko, 867-1055 ext 300 or sheng@neo.rr.com
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Squires Columbian Squires
Squires is an international fraternity of Catholic young men ages 10 to 18 who work and socialize as a group of friends, gradually developing into Catholic leaders. The purpose of the Squires is to provide spiritual, cultural, civic, social, and physical improvement of its members, and the development of their leadership qualities.
TIME COMMITMENT: Meetings are every other Thursday from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.
FOR INFORMATION: Jay Brandt, 865-0547 or jaydbrandt@juno.com.
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STAR
Support this parish-wide fundraising program without spending one additional dollar! The STAR program is a fundraising partnership with local and national businesses who give our parish community money every time we shop at their stores. The STAR program purchases gift cards in bulk at discounted price. Cards are available for grocery stores, gas stations, retail stores, restaurants, and more, so participation is easy. Snapshot info on STAR.
TIME COMMITMENT: Volunteers are needed to sell STAR cards after weekend Masses.
FOR INFORMATION: Jeanne Wiedt, 835-9727 or jwiedt@yahoo.com
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Surviving Spouses Social Group
The focus of this group is on the current blessings of its members and on moving forward in a positive light. Reaching out to others who have lost a spouse through death, members enjoy an afternoon or evening of fun and fellowship while providing community and support for each other.
TIME COMMITMENT: Monthly events are listed in the Bulletin.
FOR INFORMATION: Aldona Serrani, 668-1488.
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