Ministries

Contact: Janice Hoss, 918-336-4353, janice@bartlesvillecatholic.org

Ushers help establish and maintain the suitable decorum of the Church gathered for worship, cordially assist people
in being seated so that they form one community, distribute and pick up materials, and gather the offering.

Contact:
St. James: Mindy Freeman, 918-335-0844, mindy@bartlesvillecatholic.org

St. John: Janice Hoss, 918-336-4353, janice@bartlesvillecatholic.org

Greeters will welcome Mass participants and hand out parish bulletins or worship aids.

Contact:
St. James: Mindy Freeman, 918-335-0844, mindy@bartlesvillecatholic.org

St. John: Janice Hoss, 918-336-4353, janice@bartlesvillecatholic.org

A group of parishioners that are dedicated to beautifying and maintaining the church’s sacred spaces and liturgical items used for Mass.

The Fundraising Group meets to make plans for annual events that raise money for the Hispanic Ministry.

Preparation for baptisms, quinceañeras, and weddings is offered on a case-by-case basis, adjusted to the needs of each family. Parishioners may contact Everardo Ramirez directly to make necessary arrangements.

Contact:
Dcn. George Thierjung, 303-801-7670
deacongeorge@bartlesvillecatholic.org

Serve the Lord through music! All vocalists and musicians are invited to join either the Adult or Children’s Choirs.

The Flower Committee shall order, water and care for the flowers displayed inside the sanctuary and chapel.

The Spiritual Committee shall plan prayers for the meetings and programs that will promote spiritual growth such as the annual retreat.

The Wedding Committee shall assist parishioners in the planning and use of the church for weddings.

This group organizes the volunteer committees that assist the school in fundraising, hospitality, communications, room parents, and volunteer coordination.

The St. John Catholic School Advisory Council (SAC) assists the Pastor and the Principal in the governance of the school. The council meets monthly to discuss school planning, policy development, finance, public relations, evaluation, legal/ safety, and local search participation.

Parents of St. John Catholic School students are asked to volunteer in many various ways. Parishioners are encouraged to donate their time and talents to the school, as well. The volunteer opportunities are endless and nothing is too small to benefit our school.

Boy Scouts, for sixth-graders and above, learn the value of hard work and experience the thrill of seeing it pay off as they work toward earning Scouting’s highest rank, Eagle Scout. Service, community engagement and leadership development are important parts of the program, as the youth lead their own activities to explore new places and dive into the rugged world of outdoor adventure. Scouting gives children the valuable experience they need to become responsible adults.

Cub Scouts, for kindergartners through fifth-graders, learn duty to God, citizenship, leadership, respect of the outdoors, team building, community service, and healthy habits while taking part in fun opportunities to learn in the areas of art, science, sports and history. The scouts enjoy adventure and fun activities with direction from the Pack and active involvement from their family for their growth.

Students in grades K-8 learn about the Catholic faith through instruction given every Wednesday evening, from 6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., at St. James church.

Middle School Youth Group is for any middle school parishioners from St. John or St. James to gather a few times per year, to stay involved in their parish and to nurture Catholic friendships with peers.

Monday nights, September through mid-May, adults can gather to expand their knowledge of our Catholic faith and Bible through DVD lectures and class discussion.

A study of the readings for the upcoming Sunday Mass in order to promote an understanding and enhance the homily delivered by the Deacon or Priest. We meet Sunday from 9:45 am to 10:45 am.

Members from both St. James and St. John can gather monthly to build up their spiritual lives and create a closer relationship with God through books and group discussion.

All adults and volunteers are welcome to help set up, clean up or provide food while still taking part in the fun during our Theology After Hours events.

Contact:
Carey Auschwitz
carey@bartlesvillecatholic.org

The Altar Linens Ministry launders and maintains all altar linens, purificators, corporals and finger towels.

This ministry promotes the dignity and respect of the human person, from conception to natural death, by collaborating with other ministries and committees to ensure our parish is a place where life is welcomed, defended and respected.

The Finance Council assists the Pastor in all aspects of the parish’s financial administration, and council members are responsible to the Pastor and parish for the financial integrity of the parish and all the financial dealings conducted by the parish.

The Parish/Finance Council works closely with the parish priest, plans, organizes, coordinates, implements, monitors and evaluates the pastoral programs and activities of the parish in addition to overseeing the financial integrity of the parish.

Our food pantry is filled through the generosity of our parishes. Each week there is a list in the bulletin of different items to help keep our pantry stocked. The volunteers meet twice a month with their different team leaders to pack bags of food for families and the homeless. The church secretary distributes food through the office. Duties include restocking the shelves with the weekly contributions, filling bags and doing general cleaning.

View the current bulletin for the food pantry needs at present.

Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization of Catholic gentlemen that exemplifies the principles of charity, unity, patriotism and fraternity through charitable fundraising and community service.

The Landscaping Committee plants flowers and maintains the church’s landscaping throughout the changing seasons.

The Leisure Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at noon in Conference Room 2 with a potluck, followed by Bingo and socialization. All adults are welcome.

A small ministry at St. James has routinely supported the
Lighthouse Outreach Center, a local homeless shelter. This ministry has lovingly provided a meal for Lighthouse residents on the first Monday of each month, including donating ingredients, cooking, transporting the food and serving. Meals are provided for over 60 residents.

Members from the Merciful Hands Senior Group help at Masses each month at Tallgrass Estates on the first Friday at 11 a.m., Green Country on the second Friday at 11 a.m. and at Jane Phillips on the fourth Friday at 11 a.m.

When the church secretary is unable to be in the office, a parish office volunteer is asked to fill in. The volunteer answers the phone, takes notes, and assists parishioners, visitors and staff as needed.

Prison Ministry works to bring hope, love, restoration, forgiveness, and salvation of Jesus Christ through the Blessed Sacrament to prison inmates.

A group of parishioners dedicated to keeping both parish campuses safe and implement safety & security procedures.

Contact:
Harley Rutherford, 918-336-4353, harley@bartlesvillecatholic.org

The Senior Lunch is for all seniors and is held on the second Tuesday of the month in Lubensky Hall at St. James at noon, and is a potluck.

Contact:
Joanne Bodenhamer,
918-440-3411

Our mission is to be the hands and feet of Jesus to families and the unborn by supporting and loving mothers throughout their pregnancies and after, so that we may all be one family under Christ. 1 John 3:18 “Little children, let us not love in word or speech, but in deed and in truth.”

Contact:
Jasmine Cook,
719-373-7348, jasmine.odell00@gmail.com

With 24/7 access to our chapel, parishioners are able to participate in Eucharistic devotion and adoration before the Most Blessed Sacrament both during the day and throughout the night, seven days a week. Parishioners have the option to faithfully keep an assigned hour every week, serve as a substitute adorer, or come at any time. The goal of our parish is for perpetual adoration.

An opportunity for parishioners to study the diary of St. Faustina and grow in embracing the message of Divine Mercy in their own lives.

Since Vatican II, lay members of the Catholic Church have been encouraged to jolin the clergy and some religious
in praying the Liturgy of the Hours. The Catholic Community of Bartlesville is now answering this call to liturgical prayer, meeting every Sunday at 4:30 pm in the St. John 24 hour chapel. Please consider joining us!

Men gather about once per month for dinner, drinks and discussion.

Men gather the third Thursday of the month.

Men gather early Wednesday morning at the church to pray the Rosary. After the Rosary is complete, they visit amongst themselves in the gathering area over a cup of coffee before starting their day.

This ministry makes small, lap size blankets to donate to parishioners, and to local organizations. Blankets are to
be about 65 inches x 45 inches. Anyone may make a blanket using the craft skill of their choice. Blankets may be made at home and donated, but please consider attending our meetings. This ministry is intended to make use of all the talented crafters in our parish, create things to help our community, and to create another place for parishioners to share fellowship with each other. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 10 am to 11 am in Conference Room 2 at St. John.

Meets each Wednesday at 10 a.m. to pray the Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy, offering prayers for various intentions.

Spiritual Motherhood for Priests is a group that meets on Thursday mornings at 6:15 a.m. to pray a special Rosary for the protection and sanctification of our priests. We pray a Rosary using Scripture meditating on the life of Jesus as Priest and Victim.

All parishioners are welcome to pray the Rosary every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel.

Contact:
Deacon Charlie Moomaw,
deaconcharlie@bartlesvillecatholic.org

Grow your faith with other women through the study of scripture, catechism and fellowship. We meet the 2nd & 4thThursday of the month at 11:30 am in Conference Room 2 at St. Johnm. If you work, bring your lunch and join us!

Contact:
Michelle Gillman,
jomica.gillman@gmail.com