Dear Parish Family Member,“Many Hands Make Light Work/Ministry” is a favorite saying of mine. In my past ministry, I have found people wanting to be involved with their parish. We are a large parish, but I truly believe we can continue to have personal touch with all those we meet.
Below is our Parish Directory, which lists the many activities and ministries which are offered here at St. Peter’s as well as the names of those who are coordinating them.
I know that no one can do everything…but I do believe that everyone can do something. Please look the activities/ministries over, take time for prayer and make a decision to get involved or more involved. Being part of an activity will also bring you closer to others in our Parish family.
May the Lord continue to bless you, your family and our Parish Family.
In Christ,
Fr. Tony Borgia
Pastor
Welcome to St. Peter'sOur mission statement says: "We, the St. Peter's Parish Family, called by the Spirit to holiness, strengthened by Word and Sacraments, strive in our different ways to participate in the mission of Jesus, to share His Good News, pray together, serve others, teach, and be a witness of His healing love to all people." Our Mission statement invites, encourages and challenges all of us to be part of the Mission of Jesus Christ in our world today. Christ is experienced through our Sacraments, Scriptures and God’s people…you and I. All of us need to seek where we are called to become active. No one should be excluded, everyone should sense belonging. It would be “great “ if all we HAD to do was to attend Sunday, give our financial support and walk out until the following Sunday…but this is not the reality. We, because of our baptism need to be who we are, Christ's presence in our family, parish family, community and world today. Give a call to one of the contact persons listed in this directory…you’ll be glad you did. It will make a difference in your life and that of our parish family. Also, please read the weekly church bulletin and various newsletters for additional news about meeting times, activities, or new programs.
Parish StaffPastor: Fr. Tony Borgia
Associate: Fr. Chris Bazar
Pastoral Associate (RCIA, Baptism, Bereavement): Sandy Lauer
Youth Coordinator (PSR, First Eucharist, Confirmation): Sheila Hershiser
Music Director/Organist: Bill Johnson
Deacons: Jim Marshall, Terry Philpott
Parish Secretary: Vickie Palmer
Parish Center Secretaries: Marilyn Gallaway, Cindy Wrobleski
Elementary School Principal: Jim Smith 419-524-3351
Junior High/High School Principal: Tressa Reith 419-524-0979
Montessori Preschool/Kindergarten Director: Tina Siegfried 419-524-3351
Child Day Care Director: Judy Wiparina 419-524-8458
Finance Director: Pat Lapczenski
Asst. Finance Director/Tuition Clerk: Tracey Williamson
Development Director: Cathy Stout
Development Associate: Sr. Bernard Marie Campbell, OSF
Development Secretary & Msgr. Dunn Fund - Joan Gemzer
Marketing Director - Kathy Morris
Parish Offices and Center located at:
104 W. First St., Mansfield, OH 44902
Telephone: 419-524-2572
Fax: 419-522-2553
Web Page: http://www.mansfieldstpeters.org
Convent: 419-524-2572
A list of ministries is listed below. To access descriptions of each ministry and/or contact persons for each ministry, use the links at the bottom of this page.
EDUCATIONAL
Academic Boosters
Alumni
Athletic (Spartan) Boosters
Athletic Directors
Cafeteria Helper
Development
Development Board
Family Publication
Foreign Exchange Students
Kroger/Lands End Certificates
Marketing/Publicity/Promotion
Msgr. Dunn Foundation for Education
Montessori Advisory Committee
Parents Club - School Volunteer
Playground Helper
School (Education) Commission
Spartan Field ConcessionsSPIRITUAL FORMATION
Centering Prayer
Tri-Parish Mission
Tri-Parish Retreat
Parish School of Religion
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults-RCIA
Sacramental TeamCOMMUNITY CONCERNS
Catholic Charities
Candlelight Prayer Vigil
Community Concerns Committee
Feed the Needy
Food Delivery
Haiti Adopted Parish
Prison Ministry
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Thanksgiving Dinner
PASTORAL CARE
Bereavement Ministry
Funeral Lunches
Hearts and Minds
Hospital Follow Up
Hospital Visitors
Nursing Home Visitor
Prayer Pipe-Line Caller/Participant
Prayer Shawl
Shut-In VisitorsFAMILY LIFE
Black Catholic Ministry
Mothers of Young Children
Natural Family Planning
Post-Abortion Healing
Respect LifeCLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Catholic Women's Club
Daughters of Isabella
Ka-Cets
Knights of Columbus
Lone Star Singles
Serra ClubYOUTH/YOUNG ADULT
Boy Scouts
Cub Scouts/Webelos
Girl Scouts/Brownies
Teens Encounter Christ
Young Adult Information
Youth GroupPARISH ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEES
Pastoral Council
Property/Grounds Committee
Finance Committee
Cemetery Board
WORSHIP
Bell Choir
Cantor Ministry
Contemporary Ensemble
Funeral Choir
Instrumental Musicians
St. Peter's Schola Cantorum
St. Peter's Traditional Choir
After-Mass Coffee Socials
Altar Plant/Flower Helpers
Eucharistic Minister
Greeter Ministry<
Iron Church Linens
Kids' Word
Lector
Liturgical Environment Enhancement
Liturgical Planning
Liturgy Committee
Mass Coordinator
Prayer Groups
Seamstress
Servers (Altar)
Sunday Nursery Helper
UsherOTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Bingo Volunteer
Easter Bake Sale
Festival Committee
Festival Volunteer
Food Preparation Coordinator
Garage Sale
Garden Club
Heritage Room
Inter-Church Representative
Mailing Volunteer
Parish Picnic
Shrove Tuesday
Typists/Office Work
After reading the explanations of parish organizations below, if you would like to read personal writings from coordinators of these programs, click here to access our Faith in Action page.
DESCRIPTIONS OF PARISH MINISTRY ORGANIZATIONSClick here for a complete list and description of all St. Peter's Parish Minsitry Organizations.
PARISH MINISTRY ORGANIZATIONS "CONTACT PERSONS"