Service Opportunities 

Our Faith Community is comprised of two churches, so there is plenty to do to keep everything running smoothly! You might consider opportunities to share your gifts in these areas of  administration and support. These are the ministries that truly enable all others.

Ushers
Ushers help to make sure all goes smoothly during the Masses. They are responsible for taking the collection, and making sure someone is prepared to take up the gifts. Contact Deacon Joseph Krysiak, joekrysiak@comcast.net or any usher to volunteer.

Lectors
These volunteers serve the parish by proclaiming the Word at Mass. Please contact Deacon Joseph Krysiak, joekrysiak@comcast.net if you'd like to volunteer for this ministry.

Eucharistic Ministers
People of faith who are appointed by the pastor to help bring Jesus in the Eucharist to the people at Mass, and to those who are homebound. If you are drawn to this ministry, please contact Deacon Joseph Krysiak, joekrysiak@comcast.net .

 Liturgy Committee

Assists in planning liturgies and prayer throughout the year at St. Anthony of Padua and Most Precious Blood.  Members of the group are interested in sharing resources, ideas and opinions about the Roman Catholic liturgy and the implementation of it's practices in the liturgies at St. Anthony of Padua/Most Precious Blood.  If you are interested in this ministry, please contact Ed Berlett at edberlett@gmail.com or cut and paste the following URL into your internet browser: http://groups.google.com/group/stampb-liturgy-committee/sub?s=sMjfqAwAAADQsmGPr_eahcUvG7CdvaSJ&hl=en

Parish Life Ministry 
As part of reaching out to share the Good News, this ministry personally invites and welcomes all parishioners to have an intimate and belonging relationship with their faith community. It also works to nurture those who wish to serve in our faith community. We provide welcome to new parishioners. Individuals visit the homes of those newly-registered, to welcome them into our Faith Community, and to invite them into full participation. We also train greeters, to extend a warm welcome to those participating in Eucharist, and ushers to assist members of our congregations as needed, before, during and following each liturgy at both churches. For more information, contact the Parish Office at 410-488-0400.

Choir
Adults practice every Thursday at 7:30pm, and sing at the 11:30am Sunday Mass. If you can sing, and would like to use your gift to enhance our worship, please contact the Coordinator of Music Ministry, Edward Berlett, edberlett@gmail.com or 410-488-0400 ext 119. The Choir is always open to new members.

Contemporary Music Ensemble
The Contemporary Music Ensemble practices every Wednesday at 7:30pm, and sing at the 9:00am Sunday Mass. If you can sing or play a musical instrument, and would like to use your gift to enhance our worship, please contact the Vince Mainolfi, invincible@cavtel.net or 410-426-2402.

Altar Servers
Children, ages 9 or older, who are interested in helping the priest during liturgies, should watch the bulletin for periodic training sessions (usually about twice a year).

Hospitality Committee
Assist in the parish by preparing refreshments for various functions.  If you enjoy entertaining, and would like to share your gift with the parish, contact the Parish Office at 410-488-0400.

Arts & Environment Committee
Assists in planning environments conducive to worship at liturgies and prayer throughout the liturgical year.  To volunteer contact Mrs. Dolores Krysiak, deekrysiak@aol.com , Patty Ruppert cousin317@yahoo.com.

Volunteers
Many talents are needed to keep a large and active parish going, and our volunteers are invaluable to us. Ongoing needs include answering the phones, bulletin stuffers, data entry and bulk mailing preparation among others. To learn more about these ministries of administration, contact Sharon Edwards, sapmpb@comcast.net, 410-488-0400 ext 101. Any and all office skills are needed, and training can be provided. Even just a few hours a week can help!

• Grounds & Facility Maintenance -- if you can paint, caulk, hang a picture, mow a lawn, weed a garden, change a light bulb, or do any other kind of basic or skilled maintenance chore. With two churches to maintain, we can use all the help you are able to give to keep our facilities safe and in good repair.

• Computer Technology -- your skills are needed to help in all aspects of computer technology -- desktop publishing, website administration, database management, audiovisual presentation, computer instruction, and more. Please be in touch with Sharon Edwards at 410-488-0400, ext 101 to talk about your interests in technology within our Faith Community.
• Other needs that may arise include --  simple plumbing repairs, Altar Society (washing, ironing altar cloths), sewing (repairing altar cloths, albs, stoles, etc.), polishing candlesticks and door plates, repairing hymnal covers, etc.