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Peer Ministry is a group of confirmed high school juniors and seniors who take on leadership roles in the community. In the past, the group has volunteered at House of Bread, Middlewoods Retirement Community, and ran clothing drives for veterans and their families. Along with helping in the community, the group also helps the church by running Coffee And.. after the 9:30 Mass, helping at the Christmas tree lighting, and volunteering at Soup and Bread and Stations of the Cross during Lent.If you are interested in joining the group or for any questions, please contact Curtiss Stella at curtiss@stpatsfarm.org.
2018-19 ScheduleJuly 29, 2018 Catch-Up Breakfast After the 9:30 Mass August 26, 2018 Meeting After the 9:30 Mass September 9, 2018 Meeting After the 9:30 Mass September 30, 2018 Catholic Youth Encounters Retreat 10:00-5:30 October 7, 2018 Meeting After the 9:30 Mass October 14, 2018 Card Making with Denise Zachmann After the 9:30 Mass October 28, 2018 Make Meatloaves After 9:30 Mass Church Kitchen November 11, 2018 Meeting After the 9:30 Mass December 2, 2018 Help at Christmas Tree Lighting Time: TBD December 16, 2018 Bake cookies for My Sister's Place 10:00-12:00 Church Kitchen January 6, 2019 Meeting After the 9:30 Mass January 20, 2019 Peer Ministry Induction Mass with Lunch to Follow After Mass 11:30 Mass February 3, 2019 Winter Outing (Bowling & Pizza) After the 9:30 Mass February 17, 2019 Blanket Making for UCONN Hospital After the 9:30 Mass March 6, 2019 Help with the Ash Wednesday Mass with Pizza Party to Follow After Mass Time: TBD March 8, 2019 Peer Ministry Hosts: Soup & Bread Time: TBD April 14, 2019 Visit 7 Churches with Dinner To Follow 1:00-6:30 April 19, 2019 Faith Walk Time: TBD April 20, 2019 Earth Day Clean-Up 9:00 May 4, 2019 HomeFront Time: TBD May 12, 2019 Hand Out Baby Bottles After All Masses June 2, 2019 Meeting After the 9:30 Mass June 9, 2019 Graduation Mass with Lunch to Follow 11:30 Mass 2017-18 Peer Ministers
Left to Right:
Lehan Nguyen, Joceyln Bohlman, Isabel Wagner, Billy Collins, Zachary Marsh, John DiTomasso, Mike Mello, Matthew Babigian, Samantha Ruh & Stephanie Austin. -
Overview
The Peer Ministry is group of high school juniors and seniors who are leaders and role models for other young people in the parish. They meet twice a month and plan and coordinate a series of outreach and service programs for the local community as well as for the wider population. The goal of this group is not only to practice their faith but to live their faith tradition and pay it forward in a variety of altruistic ways.
For more information or how to join this ministry, please contact Peer Ministry Coordinator Curtiss Stella at curtiss@stpatsfarm.org. -
2016 Peer Ministry
Front Row, Left to Right:
Carolann Bordiere, Rita Monahan, Morgan LeBonte, Elise Abreu, Jocelyn Bohlman, Veronica Krusz, Ali Fern
Second Row, Left to Right:
Billy Collins, Luke Steele, John DiTommaso, Ryan Schrek, Matt Plona, Isabel Wagner