Community

Where: Held in the Kitchen area 

What: There are 3 Teams. Each team member is responsible for bringing 2 to 3 dozen baked goods (homemade or store bought) on their designated month which is on a rotating schedule every 3 months. Each team has a Chairperson who is responsible for contacting their team members to remind them it is their assigned month to bring the baked goods. The chairperson and any team members who volunteer are responsible for setting up the coffee pots and juice cooler as well as setting out the cups, napkins, creamer, sugar, etc. before the 8:30am Mass. 

The team is also responsible for "busing" the tables (i.e. disposing of the empty containers, etc.) during Fellowship and cleaning up the kitchen area after the 10:30am Mass Fellowship is over.

Teams and Chairpersons:

Team A     Carolyn Burek           210-326-716        (designated months are Feb, May, Aug, Nov)
Team B     Caren Quintanilla     401-835-0919      (designated months are Mar, June, Sept, Dec)
Team C     Barbara Czarnecki   210-381-9159      (designated months are Apr, Jul, Oct, Jan)

The Prayer Blanket Ministry provides blessed blankets to those that are ill or in the hospital. The fleece blankets are cut and knots are tied around the edges. A prayer is said for each knot and a medal of St. Padre Pio is attached. It is our hope that the blanket will bring comfort to those recieving it knowing that they are covered with the prayers of those who made the blanket. The group meets the 2nd Monday of the month in the kitchen area after the 8:30am mas. No sewing experience is needed! All are welcome to join. 

Please contact Carolyn Oakley at carolyn.oakley@att.net or 210-481-3473

Liturgy Team

Upon notifications from St. Padre Pio’s Staff, a Team of Bereavement Ministers will make the initial contact with the family to help begin the preparations for the Mass Liturgy.  They will come to the home, if desired, or wherever is convenient for the applicable family, to help families with the intricate details for the CELEBRATION OF LIFE in preparing the funeral liturgy!  There is a workbook (“Through Death to Life” by Joseph M. Champlin c. 2012) that gives families an opportunity to pick every part of the mass, from the opening prayer to the final commendation, selection of music, and farewell before departing for the burial.  This ministry can act as the focal point between families and the other aspects that are involved with the church funeral (i.e. Music Director, Reception Team, Church Staff, etc.)  In addition, members work with families in developing a Mass program.  At the time of the Mass, Liturgy Team members help out as needed from ushering, directing family members as appropriate, assisting the priest as needed, etc.
 

Reception Team 

If the family desires, a reception can be held after the funeral ceremony at St. Padre Pio.  A reception provides the decedent’s family and friends, who may not have seen each other in many years, an opportunity to enjoy GREAT food in a relaxed, memory-exchanging atmosphere.  Our Reception Team is made up of four sub teams and there are 12 (men, women, couples) on each team for the 12 apostles. These fine folks coordinate with other parish members to help with making or baking or buying something to bring to our “Gathering of Life” reception for your family.  Other team members help serve and then clean up. 

Contact: Parish Office 210-497-6101