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PARISH LIFE MINISTRIES

Parish Life Committee

We are a standing committee of the Pastoral Council concerned with promoting the spiritual and social life of the parish. We help to enrich the lives of parishioners by providing opportunities to come together for prayer and fellowship.
 

• Gifts Desired: A welcoming heart and strong sense that parish should be like family
• Commitment: Committee meets as needed.
• Contacts:
• Meghan Parker                302-376-9339
• Michelle Rabinovitch           302-446-0299
   

Teen Impact Youth Ministry

We provide comprehensive youth ministry to high school aged youth that includes youth meetings, service projects, social activities and participation in parish life. Youth will meet friends, learn, and have fun. The group also finds time for a yearly retreat, conferences, mission trips, and leadership camps. Volunteers are also needed to help run this important ministry

• Gifts Desired: Teens who are enthusiastic about their faith and willing to learn with, share fun times with, and support one another.
• Commitment: Bi-monthly meetings on Sunday afternoons. Service projects scheduled once a month. Social activities scheduled once a month. The program runs September-May with other opportunities for service, learning, and fun in the summer months.
• Contact: Mark Winterbottom          302-378-5800
   

BLAST – Being Loved And Saved teens (Junior High Youth Ministry)

We provide opportunities for junior high school aged youth to participate in parish life, including service, social and spiritual activities. Youth will meet friends, learn, and have fun. Volunteers are also needed to help run this important ministry.

• Gifts Desired: Junior high School students who are enthusiastic about their faith and willing to learn with, share fun times with, and support one another.
• Commitment: Activities as planned are announced in the parish bulletin.
• Contact: Mark Winterbottom          302-378-5800
   

Stay & Play

We provide opportunities for parents and pre-school children to socialize and build community spirit.

• Commitment: Mondays at 10:00 AM
• Contact: Katie Stafford              302-376-3093
   

Small Christian Communities

Small groups of people gather to reflect on the impact of faith in their lives. We strive to deepen the experience of faith.

• Gifts Desired: Willingness to share faith with others.
• Commitment: Small groups meet at least once a month in members’ homes.
• Contact: John Ruane              302-378-2217
   

“Over 55” Group

We provide opportunities for more experienced members of the parish to interact and get involved in Social, Service, Spiritual and Support activities.

• Gifts Desired: Ability to work with others and have fun.
• Commitment: Meetings 2^nd Monday of each month from Noon - 2:00 PM and activities as planned.
• Contact: Noel Carey              302-378-0788
   

Boy Scouts / Cub Scouts

We provide opportunities for boys to participate in scouting in a Catholic environment.

• Gifts Desired: Interest in working with other boys to develop physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.
• Contacts: 
     Cub Scouts - Boys from 1st to 5th grade
          Meet: Tuesdays 7 - 8 PM at the Parish Hall
          Contact: Barry Wiseman 302-464-0125
          Website:  www.cubscoutpack125.com
    
     Boy Scouts - Boys ages 11 - 18
          Meet: Thursdays 7 - 8:30PM at the Parish Hall
          Contact: Marty Graney 302-378-6065
          Website:  http://boyscouttroop125.com/
   

Stepping Stones (click here for brochure)

We provide a program for those who are separated and divorced which assists them in dealing with the personal issues that arise.

• Commitment: The complete program is six sessions, usually scheduled once in the fall and once in the spring.
• Contact: Susan Pascoe              302-378-5800
   

Welcome Team

We try to contact new parishioners and help them feel welcome to our parish.

• Gifts Desired: A welcoming spirit that will communicate the joy that comes from being part of a parish family.
• Commitment: To assist in sending out “Welcome Packs” to new parishioners and plan socials to give them a brief overview of parish ministries.
• Opportunity: To be ambassadors of the parish and give newcomers a sense of belonging.
• Contact: Valerie McAloon              302-378-6092
   

Knights of Columbus Old Bohemia Council #6543

We provide aid and assistance to the poor, the disadvantaged and the needy through personal involvement. Create arenas that generate a spirit of Christian community through family activities. Promote brotherhood and fraternalism and to assist the pastor and the parish community.

• Gifts Desired: A practicing Catholic gentleman at least 18 years of age with a desire to serve the parish community and the community at large in a selfless, charitable way. A fraternal love for your brothers.
• Commitment: To serve at charitable fund raising functions, attend some meetings and serve in different capacities assisting the pastor and the parish community. Participate in family functions.
• Opportunity: To form a fraternal bond with brother knights, promote family life, and to help the poor, the disadvantaged, and the needy.
• Contact: John Brenner              302-376-6228
   

Columbiettes Old Bohemia Auxilliary

Wee seek to improve and accomplish change in a rapidly changing world. Set the example through works of charity, devotion, and promotion of Catholic values. Provide assistance to our local Knights of Columbus Council.

• Gifts Desired: A practicing Catholic woman at least 18 years of age with a desire to join others in programs that brighten the lives of the less fortunate.
• Commitment: To participate in charitable fundraising events. Attend meetings (once per month) as able.
• Opportunity: To enjoy the challenges and satisfaction of making a difference. To have fun and make friends.
• Contact: Amy Brenner              302-376-6228