A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just. -Pope Francis
Ministry at San Pedro
Altar Servers
Youth of the parish who have received their First Communion are invited consider assisting as Altar Servers at Saturday evening and Sunday Masses. A schedule of servers is prepared on a monthly basis. For more information, please contact Fr. Nathan at 941-426-2500.
Adult Altar Servers. Adult Altar Servers assist at the daily 8:30 am Mass and funerals. For more information on becoming an adult altar server, please contact the Parish Office.
Choir/Music
If you are interested in assisting with music ministry at San Pedro, please contact our Music Director, Carolyn Reilly at reilly@sanpedrocc.org.
Eucharistic Ministers
Pastors may call parishioners to become Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. After a training program, the candidate is formally commissioned to serve at the altar and carry the Eucharist to shut-ins and those in nursing homes. Classes in pastoral ministry and workshops are periodically attended by those called. For more information on becoming an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion at Mass, please contact the Parish Office.
Holy Name Society
The Society is a branch of a worldwide confraternity of the Church founded to publicly proclaim Jesus as our Lord and Savior. This is a spiritual organization for all men and women of the parish which also supports our Pastor by helping our parish with supplies, equipment, maintenance, and financial needs through our bingo games. For more information, please contact the parish office at 941-426-2500.
Lectors
From the very beginning, Christians have gathered together to hear the word of God, and, from the very beginning, there have been individuals entrusted with the task of reading the word in the liturgical assembly. Those chosen are carefully prepared so that the reading should develop in the faithful a profound appreciation of Scripture. For more information on becoming a lector, please contact the Parish Office.
Prayer Groups
The Medjugorje Prayer Group. Rosary Group meets in the Church every Wednesday morning after the 8:30 am Mass. The 15 mysteries of the rosary are recited as well as consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. For more information, please contact the Parish Office.
Respect Life
All volunteers advocate life from womb to tomb through prayer, peaceful witness, education, and advocacy. One of the tenants of our Catholic faith is the protection of the defenseless and those without a voice and these ministries promote that protection. This ministry is part of a nationwide effort to protect, nurture, and sustain human life. For more information please contact: Deacon Richard Frohmiller at DcnRich@sanpedrocc.org
Sacristans
Sacristans prepare for the Mass and watch over the sacred vessels, vestments and books used at Mass. They serve on a rotating basis at the week-day and weekend Masses and according to their availability, also assist at funerals, weddings, and baptisms. For more information, please contact Donna Dee at 941-426-2500.
St. Vincent de Paul
An international organization that helps the needy with food and financial assistance. It also provides aid during disasters, floods, hurricanes, etc. Help is made possible through the generosity of the parishioners via the poor boxes and donations of food. Meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the Activity Center. For those seeking help, please contact 941-426-3894.
Ushers
Ushers help out before, during, and after each Mass. Duties include seating people, taking up collections at Mass, assisting Eucharistic Ministers, crowd control when required, and passing out the bulletins. For more information, please contact Mike Patricoski at 941-426-2500.
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