Blood Drive

Supports local blood centers 2-3 times per year.

Blood Drive Coordinator

Blood Drive Assistant Coordinator

Blood Drive Nursery Volunteer -Requires Virtus Training >

Blood Drive Promoter

Blood Drive Assistant

Blood Drive Blood Donor

Christmas in October

Help repair needy homes in the Kansas City metro area.  Held the second Saturday in October.

Christmas in October Coordinator

Christmas in October House Captain

Christmas in October Supply Provider

Christmas in October Worker

Olathe Food Pantry

Help stock the Catholic Community Service pantry in Olathe.  Food drive held monthly on third Sunday.

Olathe Food Pantry Monthly Coordinator

Olathe Food Pantry Food Drive Coordinator

Olathe Food Pantry Delivery

Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Provides support to St. Benedict’s Special Children’s Center in Kansas City, Kansas, through literacy-based theme visits.  The group goes once a month on a weekday morning. ECE reads to the children and does a small craft.  The committee brings a positive impact while promoting literacy. 

ECE Co-Chair- Requires Virtus Training

ECE Theme Visit Coordinator- Requires Virtus Training ontacts volunteers/coordinates group for each visit

ECE Creative Coordinator and Buyer/Prep- Requires Virtus Training Creates theme craft, buys supplies/books and organizes for visit

ECE Christmas Gift Bag and Book Drive Coordinator- Requires Virtus Training Coordinates with OLOW for book donations, Pre-School on toy collection,organizes donations to deliver to center

ECE Teacher Appreciation Requires Virtus Training Coordinates 3 teacher appreciation days for both centers. 

ECE Volunteer- Requires Virtus Training  Participates in one or all 8 visits throughout the year

Gifts for the Christ Child

Opportunity to help families in need during the holiday season by donating needed items and delivering items.

Gifts for the Christ Child Coordinator - Requires Virtus Training

Gifts for the Christ Child Volunteer- Requires Virtus Training

Gifts for the Christ Child Delivery- Volunteer- Requires Virtus Training

Honduras Mission

Works to build a relationship with and provide support for an orphanage and an elder care facility in Santa Rosa de Copan, Honduras.  Volunteers may serve on a mission trip travel team or serve at home within our parish on special projects that support the mission.   

Honduras Mission Committee Member

Honduras Mission Special Projects

Honduras Mission Translation (Spanish

Honduras Mission Travel Team- Requires Virtus Training

Red Bag/Green Bag

Service project provides Christmas presents (Red Bag) and school supplies (Green Bag) to children in need throughout the Kansas City area.  Chairs oversee the entire project.  Red Bag volunteers include Packet Preparers, Delivery House Coordinators, Chores for Change Coordinator, Mass Sign-up Volunteers and Delivery Drivers. Green Bag volunteers include Mass Sign-up Volunteers, Packet Preparers, Delivery Houses and Delivery Drivers.

Red Bag/Green Bag Chairs

Red Bag/Green Bag Step-up Chairs for 2011-2012

Red Bag/Green Bag Volunteers

Respect Life

Coordinates activities and shares information regarding Respect Life issues.

Respect Life Program Committee Member

Respect Life Pro-Life Event Volunteers

Respect Life Pro-Life List Members

St. Joseph’s Table

Brings the parish together as a community and to uphold the “Old Italian Tradition” of making a table to honor St. Joseph on his feast day, March 19th.  Help needed to bake, decorate, set up/tear down and sell baked goods.  Proceeds go to help the needy.

St. Joseph’s Table Committee Member

St. Joseph’s Table Lead Baker

St. Joseph’s Table Baker

St. Joseph’s Table Item Procurement

St. Joseph’s Table Decorations

St. Joseph’s Table Set Up/Tear Down

St. Joseph’s Table Lead Decorator

St. Joseph’s Table Mass Shift Volunteer

St. Mary’s Food Kitchen

Opportunities to prepare/provide and serve food on the first Sunday and the third Saturday of each month at St. Mary’s  Food Kitchen in Kansas City, KS.  Pans and dessert requests along with serving volunteer lists available in the narthex the last full weekend of each month.  

St. Mary’s Food Kitchen Site Coordinator

St. Mary’s Food Kitchen Assistant Site Coordinator

Parish Service

Capital Campaign Committee

Raises funds for the ongoing “Building Our Traditions” campaign through the active solicitation of new pledges from new parish families or non-participating parishioners.  Consists of 12-15 members, each serving a three-year term.  Positions will be filled as vacancies arise. 

Communications Committee

Coordinates photographers, writers, graphic designers and anyone with a marketing or public relations background to assist internal groups at our Parish with public relations efforts.  Also responsible for contacting external publications on behalf of our Church.

Communications Volunteers

Graphic Designers

Media Relations Specialists

Photographers

Writers

Employment Assistance Committee

The volunteers of this ministry are dedicated to helping parishioners who are unemployed or feel they may need assistance finding employment. Volunteers are needed with a variety of backgrounds and industries to serve others through one of the sub-committees.

Liaison - Works one-on-one with Job Seekers to gather current employment needs

Interviewing and Employment Correspondence - Assists with resume and cover letter writing along with interview preparation and coaching.

Job Searching - Researches the local, national and industry jobs that match the Job Seeker's request

Community Church Partnerships - Researches and coordinates with other churches to share information on open positions and other job club networking or educational opportunities

Family Outreach - Aligns Job Seekers and/or family members with other St. Michael the Archangel ministries available to assist with family and spiritual needs.

Personal Finance - Aligns Job Seekers with resources for budgeting, legal, and insurance needs during employment transitions.

Committee Communications - Develops parish wide communication and maintains committee information.

Stewardship Committee

The stewardship committee strives to empower parishioners to live God-centered lives and to challenge them to recognize and utilize their gifts and talents to glorify God.   The committee identifies opportunities for parishioners to share their time, talent, and treasure, and maintains an ongoing process to recruit, recognize, and thank volunteers in the various parish ministries. Meets monthly, September through May.

Technology Committee

The technology committee needs both technical and non-technical members to help plan for the future, budget, install and support all the electronic systems within the parish.   Technical members handle one or more of the following: research, installation, configuration, training, support, repair and maintenance of the parish computers, computer network, servers, databases, internet connectivity, web servers, televisions, video distribution, video players, projectors, copiers, printers, telephones, security systems and any other electronic device in the school or parish.  Non-technical members can help with any of the following: leadership, installation support, scheduling, logistics, documentation, research and brainstorming new technology to be implemented in the school and parish.  The committee also has specific needs for a qualified Cisco network engineer, qualified Microsoft Server Systems support personnel and web server development engineers to help reduce the workload on our current technical volunteers.  Consists of 12-15 members, each serving a minimum of a three-year term. 

Web Team Manage Web site’s look and content. 

“A” Team Volunteer

This is not a committee. There are no meetings to attend.  This is a pool of volunteers that will be invited to help when we have parish wide events.  There is no specific commitment, only the willingness to be called when volunteers are needed                                                        

Bereavement

Prepares and serves funeral luncheons.  Time Commitment: Participation may vary depending on the number of participants

Bereavement Coordinator

Bereavement Co-Coordinator

Bereavement Food Preparation

Bereavement Luncheon Server

Gardening Angels

Maintain and enhance the Parish grounds by planting, mowing, trimming, weeding, watering, and gathering for special landscaping projects.  Choose your own schedule to meet your needs.  Equipment is provided.

Trimming and Edging Team

Mowing Team

Watering Team

Family Adopt-A-Garden

Green Team -Requires Virtus Training  

Parishioners in grades K-5 volunteer their time to keep St. Michael’s grounds litter free.

Meals for the Sick

Prepare and deliver meals to parish families or individuals in need due to illness or crisis.  Time Commitment: Participation varies to fit your schedule or interests

Money Counting

Help count weekly contributions from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Mondays.  Confidentiality is essential.

Parish Office Support

Answer phones, photocopy, type, file and help prepare for large projects and group mailings.  Confidentiality is essential.  Time Commitment: Participation varies to fit your schedule or interests

Rectory Cleaning

Provide house cleaning at the rectory once per month on a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. Takes 3-4 hours once a month.

Spring/Fall Rectory Cleaning

Weekly Rectory Cleaning

Rectory Meals

Provide dinner on a Monday – Friday for priests.  Frequency depends on number of participants, but time commitment is usually two meals per year and is flexible with your schedule.     

 Recycling Team

Help gather and haul recycling items at St. Michaels to local recycling centers. Time Commitment: Participation varies to fit your schedule or interests 

 Snow Angels

Help with snow removal from Parish grounds on an as-needed basis.   Time Commitment: Participation may vary depending on the number of participants

Defenders’ Ball Committee

Plans all aspects of the yearly, parish-wide fundraiser and social event.

Auction Items Procurement

Auction Volunteers

Decorations Committee

Event Packet Volunteer

Gift Gathering Party Hosts

Knights of Columbus > 

This Catholic family, fraternal service organization is open to Catholic men 18 and older.  The Knights meet monthly and participate in service projects such as Respect Life and parish activities such as the annual golf tournament, youth free-throw contest, Fish Fry, parish picnic and more.  Time Commitment: Participation varies to fit your schedule or interests

Mothers of Young Children (MOYC)

MOYC is a supportive network of moms with children from newborn to 6 years of age.  Provides opportunities for community involvement, enhances spiritual growth, and hosts social events. MOYC is for both working moms and stay-at-home moms with activities during the weekdays/nights and on weekends. All activities and playgroups are voluntary.  Members may choose events depending upon their interests and schedules.  Members are asked to cook one meal per year for a mom in need and volunteer for one community support project.  MOYC follows a school calendar with over 40 events from September to May.  Visit www.smamoyc.org for more information.  Member Time Commitment: Participation varies to fit your schedule or interests

Board Members

Scouting Program

The scouting program is available to all children grades K-8 of St. Michael parish. 

St. Michael Religious Medal Coordinator

Girl Scouting School Organizer

SMA Trooper Consultant

Troop Leaders/Co-Leaders- Requires Virtus Training

Cub Scout Leaders - Requires Virtus Training

Cub Scout Leadership- Requires Virtus Training

Boy Scout Leadership Requires Virtus Training

Sports Commission

The designated body for Parish sports that identifies and provides leadership for programs and events to enhance the community aspect of our Parish family.  Responsible for providing leadership, support and guidelines in the development of youth and adult sports programs, activities and events. 

Sports Commission Volunteers -Requires Virtus Training

Adult Sports Participation—Basketball and Golf

Youth Sports Directors - Requires Virtus Training

Youth Coaches -Requires Virtus Training

Social Committee

The Social Committee chair and co-chair hold bi-monthly committee meetings for the chairs of each of the Social Sub-committees listed below.  They facilitate ensuring the strength, stability, volunteer support, fiscal responsibility, and event success of each committee.

Parish Wide Events

Bingo

This is an annual evening event for kids and adults alike to participate in bingo, win prizes, and socialize.  Volunteer responsibilities include event logistics, prize solicitation, and help with set-up and teardown.

Parish Picnic Games

This committee coordinates the children’s activities at the annual parish picnic held on the Feast of St. Michael, normally on the last Saturday in September.  Volunteers are needed to coordinate baked good donations, order prizes and games, schedule clowns, purchase necessary supplies, write announcements for the bulletin, transport some supplies and games to the site, and set the games up for the day.  Volunteers may participate in one or more areas and volunteers are always needed on-site to work a minimum ½ hour shift staffing the various children’s games at the picnic.

Small Groups

Bunco

Bunco is a dice game—a bit like Yahtzee, a bit like craps.  It’s just an excuse to get out and meet some of your fellow parishioners!  The group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month, and plays from 7-9PM.  There are 12 regular positions, and the location switches between hosts each month.  The host provides dessert, drinks, and a gift, and you supply $5!  At the end of the night, some win money.  Time Commitment: Participation varies to fit your schedule or interests

Dinner for Eight

Dinner for Eight is a relaxed opportunity to get to know other parishioners over dinner in a small group setting.  There are seven different dinners throughout the year hosted by different parishioner volunteers.  Couples are mixed up each month and the host couple provides the main course.  Guests are asked to bring a side dish to share.

Hospitality

Coffee and Donuts

Coffee and Donut Sunday is offered following Sunday morning Mass on a monthly basis.  Members of the coffee and donut committee coordinate and host the event the third Sunday of each month after all three Masses.  Responsibilities include ordering juice and donuts, setting up, serving, and cleaning up.  Volunteers choose which Mass to work and the time commitment is approximately one hour.  Families, adults and youth are encouraged to participate and it is a great way to teach the benefit of service and fellowship through a small time commitment.

New Member Social

New Member Socials occur 3-4 times a year, normally on a Thursday evening from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. with a quick setup and cleanup.  This committee attends the socials to meet new St. Michael’s members and to encourage them to become involved in the parish.  Committee members just attend and share a little about themselves and their St. Michael’s experiences with the new members.  It is a wonderful way to meet new parishioners and bond with long-time parishioners.

Special Groups

Father/Daughter and Mother/Son Events

These are parish-wide events that occur every other year.  One year a father / daughter dance is produced, followed by a mother / son event the following year.  This is a great parent / child bonding opportunity, as well as a great fellowship experience.  Volunteers are needed to assist with planning and promoting the event.

JOYs (Just Older YouthS)

JOYs is for parishioners 50 years of age and over who attend monthly social functions.  There are no dues or meetings.  They plan outings and participants who attend pay their own way.  Also, during the year they have house parties at parishioners’ homes and the guests are asked to bring an appetizer or a dessert.  Time Commitment: Participation varies to fit your schedule or interests

JOYs Chairperson

JOYs Participants

K through 5^th Grade

Green Team  The Green Team is for all students in grades K-5 who want to help keep our grounds trash free.  Meets every Thursday evening for no more than 30 minutes.  Please see the bulletin for exact times.  All are welcome to join!

2^nd through 5^th Grade

Altar Servers (5th Grade and older only)  Assist priests during the Mass.  Frequency depends on number of participants

Care and Worship Peer Model Ministry

Children serve as peer models for the special needs ministry during the 10:30 Mass.  This program runs the same schedule as Our Little Ones Worship.

Children’s Choir  Leads congregation in song at Mass four times during the school year. 

Middle School

Growing In Faith Together (GIFT)  Develop your faith and socialize with other Parish teens.  Meets every Wednesday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Altar Servers

Assists priests during the Mass.  Frequency depends on number of participants.

Middle School and High School 

Accompanists/Instrumentalists  Assist vocalists during Mass.  Accompanists training is provided for interested musicians.  Please specify musical instrument in the “Special Talents/Resources” section.

Care and Worship Helper  Children serve as helper for the special needs ministry during the 10:30 Mass.  This program runs the same schedule as Our Little Ones Worship.

Faithful Leaders of Christ’s Kingdom (FLOCK)  Youth group for grades 9-12.  Offers opportunities for Parish youth to learn about their faith serve their community and have fun together at social events.  Meets weekly on Sunday evenings from 6:00 – 7:30.