Please consider volunteering! There are so many ways in which you can help our parish. Are you called to become a lector, an altar server, an usher, or an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion? Or, would you like to join the choir, join the volunteer group that cleans the church, or help cut the grass or beautify our church surroundings? Our parish offers various ministries for men, women, and youth where each one can contribute to the building of the kingdom of God within our midst. If you feel you have a calling to any of our ministries, call the parish office or click on any of the links below to learn more:
Liturgical Ministries
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Practicing Catholics who are in good standing with the Church are needed to serve Our Lord at Saturday and Sunday liturgies through the ministries of Altar Server, Usher or Greeter, Lector, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, Sacristan, and Mass Coordinator. All prospective volunteers must complete the Diocesan Safe Environment requirements (VIRTUS) prior to volunteering.
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LITURGICAL MINISTERS CAN REQUEST A COPY OF THE MOST CURRENT SCHEDULE BY CALLING THE PARISH OFFICE AT 304-258-1311.
Pastoral Ministries
Parish Religious Education Program for Children and Youth
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Saint Vincent de Paul offers a comprehensive religious education program for children and youth in grades K through 12 which is free of charge. Included is sacramental preparation for First Eucharist and Confirmation.
For more information, click here to visit the program's parish web page. To volunteer as a catechist or aide, contact the Director for Religious Education, Mrs. Judi McBee, OCDS, at 304-258-1311. |
If we don't teach our children to follow Christ, the world will teach them not to.
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Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (Formerly RCIA)
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Adults seeking to become members of the Catholic Church, or adult baptized Catholics needing to receive their First Eucharist and/or Confirmation, should contact Bob and Eun Yea Williams at 301-639-9560.
OCIA groups meet on Sundays after the 9:00am Mass September through May in the parish library. Other arrangements may also be made to accommodate the needs of the inquirer. |
Altar & Rosary Society
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In addition to maintaining the beauty of altar linens, vestments, and other sacred items used in the church, our Altar & Rosary Society fund raises throughout the year to provide parishioners with gifts, celebrations, and memorials for important events.
Women of all ages and abilities are encouraged to contact Patricia Brooks at 304-258-1954 to join this meaningful ministry ultimately overseen by Our Lady of the Rosary. |
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Prayer Chain Ministry
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When you, a friend, or family member is suffering and in need of prayer, let the St. Vincent de Paul Prayer Chain pray for your intentions. Even if you want prayers offered in thanksgiving for a particular intention, send an email with brief details (no personal or confidential information) to J. Curtis Perry at [email protected], or call him at 304-676-6822.
If you would like to be added to the email list of prayer warriors, let Curtis know and he'll be happy to add you to our list of powerful, prayerful partners. |
Saint Vincent de Paul Society
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The parish's St. Vincent de Paul Society, in the spirit of St. Vincent, provides necessities to those in need. Members of the Society meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at 48 S. Mercer Street, Berkeley Springs, WV. Call the Parish Office with questions or requests: 304-258-1311. |
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Ministry to the Sick & Homebound
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Should you or a loved one be unable to regularly attend Mass due to serious illness and are confined to your home, a hospital, or a long-term care facility, you are encouraged to contact the Parish Office to arrange visits from a priest or Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion.
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Please call us at 304-258-1311, Monday through Friday, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to inquire and make arrangements.
If you feel you are called to minister to parishioners in local hospitals, care facilities, or who are homebound, and you would like to become an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, kindly contact the Parish Office: 304-258-1311, or [email protected].
If you feel you are called to minister to parishioners in local hospitals, care facilities, or who are homebound, and you would like to become an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, kindly contact the Parish Office: 304-258-1311, or [email protected].
Funerals & Funeral Luncheons
Links to Helpful Information Local Funeral Home: Helsey-Johnson Funeral Home
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The loss of a loved one, under any circumstance, is a difficult and painful time for the family. Please know that the entire Saint Vincent de Paul faith community grieves with you and earnestly prays for the happy repose of the soul of the deceased.
For assistance with funeral arrangements and the Mass, please contact our Funeral Coordinator, Karen Gilbert, by calling the Parish Office at 304-258-1311. If calling outside of normal business hours, please leave a voicemail; your call will be returned as quickly as possible. |
Other Opportunities to Help at our Parish
Safety & Security
Facilities Maintenance