CAN YOU HELP WITHIN OUR PARISH?

as a Hospitality Minister for our 6:00 p.m. Mass?
As hospitality ministers, we bring the helping & inviting hands to those gathered to celebrate the Mass. To learn more, please contact Sydnee Martinez, smartinez@ihmgjt.org or leave a message on her voice mail (970) 242-6121 x212.

with Columbarium Upkeep?
We are currently looking for volunteers to help maintain the looks of our Columbarium and outside Stations of the Cross. This would involve coming perhaps 4 times a year to wash and polish name tags on the columbarium and wash down the Stations. For more information, please contact the parish office 242-6121.

with our Altar Linens Ministry
Special care is always taken in the washing and ironing of the linens we use at Mass.  We are in need of another person or a couple who would like to take the linens once a month. Please email Sydnee Martinez, smartinez@ihmgjt.org or leave a message on her voice mail (970) 242-6121 x212.

with IHM Bulk Mailings?
We meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 9am to get the word out to parishioners. There is always good conversation & donuts too. Call Bonnie at 243-4698 for more information.

with making and/or buying dishes for IHM’s Funeral Dinners
Salads and casseroles are provided following a funeral Mass for parishioners’ family and loved ones. We will ask for your help on an occasional basis. Email Bev at bgoodrich@ihmgjt.org or call the parish office 970-242-6121 to find out more.

with Marriage Preparation
Couples are needed who can listen well, share openly and encourage engaged couples in their search for a happy and fulfilling marriage. Manuals are provided and orientation sessions are held when needed.  Learn more by contacting Bev Goodrich through the parish office at 243-6121 or emailing her at bgoodrich@ihmgjt.org We offer classes several times a year.

donating to our Grocery Cart?
We ask parishioners to help us fill a grocery cart in the narthex for Catholic Outreach the first Sunday of the month with non-perishable food items which will be donated to Grand Valley Catholic Outreach Call 970- 242-6121 to find out more.

CAN YOU HELP WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY?

Catholic Outreach?
The opportunities for service are numerous and the rewards, immeasurable.
Call 241-3658 or go online to
http://www.catholicoutreach.org/how-you-can-help/volunteer-opportunities/

Prison Ministry
We are called to visit the imprisoned! Thursday evening at 6:45 p.m. a Communion Service is offered to those who are incarcerated. Christian men willing to visit and assist with our weekly services are needed. Contact Deacon Price Hatcher at (970) 275-0069 to learn more.

as a Saint Mary’s Hospital’s Eucharist Minister?
Faith filled people willing to give Communion to patients are needed. For more information please call Chaplain Julie Parrish-Fender at 298-2290.

at Hopewest, formerly known as Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado?
Are you interested in support for patients and families in their time of need at the Hospice Care Center; visiting patients at home, nursing homes or assisted living centers, or working at Heirlooms Upscale Retail Shop or Administrative and office support?  For more information contact Megan Behrens mbehrens@hopewestco.org or call 970-257-2378. You can also visit their website at https://www.hopewestco.org/volunteer/

with Strive, formerly known as Mesa Developmental Services?
Help with recreation activities, tutoring, a special activity, a service project, Special Olympics or help in our Fair-Trade retail store ” Uniquely Yours.”  Call Doug Sorter at 970-256-8695 ext. 506 to learn more about volunteering.

in Child and Migrant Services, CMS?
Help provide migrant workers in the Grand Valley with a meal on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday during the summer months which concludes with an Appreciate Party the first week in September. Email Carolyn at childmigrantservices@gmail.com or call (970) 464-5226 to learn more.