Volunteer Opportunities
Our parish runs on VOLUNTEER SUPPORT! We need YOU! Please take a look at this list, and pray about where your talents can be used to build up the kingdom of God!
Adult Faith Formation |
Do you have ideas you would like to share regarding adult religious education in our parish? Would you like to offer your time and talent to building up the faith of our parish community? All parishioners are invited to attend to volunteer with Adult Faith Formation in our parish. Committee meetings occur monthly on the third Wednesday in the parish office. Additionally, you may contact Fr. Stephen Gosnell at SGosnell@archbalt.org with questions.
If you would like to volunteer to assist with RCIA classes, you may contact Deacon Don Cupps at 410-463-3768 or don.cupps@kofc.org. If you would like to attend Scripture Studies, or volunteer to help with hospitality during the studies, you may contact the office. Please see our Scripture Study page for more information on current studies. |
Assist with CLOW |
The Children's Liturgy of the Word, held at both the 9am and 11am Masses on the second and fourth Sundays of the month, needs STAND certified volunteers to help lead reflections and assist with the children during CLOW. Reflections are already pre-prepared. If you're interested please contact the Religious Education Office for more information. 410-665-4106 or laura.weatherington@archbalt.org.
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Assist at Mass |
Saint Ursula invites Catholics who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation to consider being Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion ("Eucharistic Ministers") or Lectors as Mass. If you are interested in one or both of these volunteer opportunities, please contact the parish office to arrange training, or contact Kim Sheridan directly.
Boys and girls who are in grades 5 or higher are invited to become altar servers. This is an important ministry in the church, and we hope all students will consider this opportunity. Additionally, you may contact the office if you would like to become an usher or greeter at Mass. Greeters and ushers contribute to a welcoming environment. If you have a smile and handshake to share with your fellow parishioners, please consider these ministries! |
Be a Catechist |
Do you have what it Takes? Be a catechist! This ministry is a pivotal ministry in the Catholic Church, with its own set of responsibilities in canon (church) law. Catechists are responsible for helping individuals in their growth and development in the faith.
Catechists are encouraged to participate in catechist formation sessions, offered in a combination of classroom and on-line sessions. They usually give two hours per week to preparing and presenting a session. Materials and supportive assistance are provided by the parish. Catechists are needed for grades pre-k through 8th grade, as well as to help with confirmation classes. Contact the Religious Education Office for more information. 410-665-4106 or laura.weatherington@archbalt.org. You are needed! |
Hospitality |
Would you like to help with our First Sunday Coffee and Donuts, Soup, Salad & Stations, or other hospitality occasions? The are several possible opportunities:
Anniversary Social/Family Liturgy: pick up and/or set up food or drinks (food is paid for by the parish) for the social after the 9am and 11am Masses on the first Sunday of the month. You would be asked to help 2 or 3 times per year, for 3-4 hours each time. Volunteer recognition receptions: occur annually. Funeral luncheons on an as-needed basis. Contact Sister Joan to get involved. |
Marriage Preparation |
Couples are needed to help with Pre-Cana, the program all engaged couples must go through before marriage. Pre-Cana classes are generally held twice per year over the course of 4 consecutive weekends. Catholic couples are needed to help guide table discussions. Contact Bernie Miller or the parish office for more information on getting involved.
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Music Ministry |
Saint Ursula has a vibrant music ministry, with something for just about anyone who is musically inclined. To lean more about current opportunities, see our Music Ministry page.
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My Sister's Place |
A meal is served to the women and children twice per month, usually on a Sunday. A group of 10-12 people carpool from the school lot about an hour before mealtime. Help is needed to prepare one of the dishes ahead of time, or to serve the dishes at My Sister's Place. Please contact Sister Joan to get involved.
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Our Daily Bread |
Casseroles are needed on the third Saturday of each month, and are taken to Our Daily Bread to feed Baltimore's homeless. If you would like to bake a casserole, please contact Sandy Colaianni at 410-665-1012.
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Parish Prayer Requests |
If you would like to pray for your fellow parishioners, please contact the office. If you are in need of prayers, you may contact the parish office to be placed in the parish book of prayers.
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Pastoral Visitors |
Pastoral Visitors are sent forth from St. Ursula to bring the Word of God and the Eucharist to our sick and housebound parish members. They also bring prayers and news (the parish bulletin) . Visits are usually weekly.
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Prayer Shawl Ministry |
Everyone is welcome to join the Prayer Shawl ministry on the the third Monday of every month in the parish office. Come, regardless of ability, with hooks, needles, yarn, and the desire to create prayer shawls for those in need. Additionally, you may create shawls at home and donate them to be used in the ministry.
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Pro-Life Ministry |
Our Pro-life ministry meets once per month on Tuesdays evenings. If you would like more information, please contact Liz Walz at 410-663-1096.
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Society of Saint Vincent de Paul |
The St. Ursula Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul operates an emergency food pantry at St. Ursula Church. Our Pantry helps many families in our Community with food assistance. The Pantry also offers limited financial help with other emergencies including BGE turn-off notices, rent eviction notices, medical and transportation problems. If you would like to volunteer, please call Tony Vitti at 410-665-0918
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Youth Ministry |
Saint Ursula Youth Ministry is always in need of volunteers at any level of involvement! Want to volunteer to drive for off-campus events? Great! Want to be a staple in our ministry and volunteer at our Sunday night gatherings? Great! Want to help somewhere in between? Great! We are always looking for enthusiastic people who are on fire in their faith and desire to share this energy with our teens! Volunteers working with youth under the age of 18 must be STAND certified. Interested or have some questions? Contact our Youth Minister, Jackie Swinerton via phone (410.665.2111 ext. 108) or email (Jacqueline.Swinerton@archbalt.org).
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