Serving You

There are many programs and services in both parishes that serve you, our parishioners.  The names may differ by parish, but the caring and loving spirit and intention behind them is the same.   Please never hesitate to contact the either Parish Office or any staff member if you are in need of any of these services.   Interested in volunteering to provide help to your fellow parishioners?  Contact the ministry leader (if identified) or Parish Office!

Funeral Pre-Planning and Funeral Services

Recently, many of our parishioners have chosen to pre-plan their funeral liturgies as part of their general end of life planning details. Knowing these details have been discussed and decided brings great comfort to all family members involved. At Transfiguration please contact our Pastoral Associate, Margie Benza.  At St. Catherine, please call the office.  We have pre-planning packets for your review and we consider it a privilege to sit with you in planning these details.  When the day comes to arrange the funeral service for your loved one, we look forward to serving your family. 

Grief Share (Transfiguration)

Our next Grief Share is being planned for Spring, 2026.  Grief Share is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences of losing a loved one. The program offers caring and informative videos, workbook and shared conversation with each session. Unexpected things may come up and you will find encouragement and help whenever you attend.

For questions and registration, please contact Margie Benza (Margie's email).

 
Good Samaritan Ministry (Transfiguration)

Unexpectedly and temporarily, you may find yourself in need of a ride to the doctor, pharmacy or grocery store due to illness. Our kind ministers can offer transportation and peace of mind in these moments. Please contact Margie Benza, Pastoral Associate, at the parish office at 248-2427 x244 for more information.

Supper Family (St. Catherine) and Make-a-Meal Ministry (Transfiguration)

Can you help in providing a meal a few times through the year? Parishioners find themselves unexpectedly in need of help when recovering from surgery or an unexpected death in the family. We’re not looking for gourmet cooks but a helping hands and warm food, the key in offering comfort and care to our parish family. Please don’t let “time” be an issue. Many have offered the delicious prepared meals from a local grocer which is a great alternative. At St. Catherine, this ministry is led by Janine Hellems (janinehellem@outlook.com) and at Transfiguration, contact Margie Benza (Margie's email).

Visitation Ministry

Our Visitation Ministers offer a friendly smile and the gift of Communion on a regular basis. If you or your family member are unable to attend Mass regularly due to illness and would like a visit, please contact Margie Benza (Margie's email) for Transfiguration, and the office at St. Catherine.

Parish Prayer Chain (Transfiguration) and Earth Angels (St. Catherine)

In need of prayer?  Have some time and want to pray for someone in need?  These ministries make that connection. Transfiguration offers a Parish Prayer Chain, and St. Catherine has Earth Angels.   Please call the Transfiguration office if you want to be added to the Prayer Chain, or would like to be a Prayer Chain member.  And if you would like to be an Earth Angel, or have an Earth Angel prayer request, contact Theresa Downham at mtdownham@gmail.com.   Confidentiality is strictly observed, and requests can be anonymous. 

Respite Ministry (Transfiguration)

This compassionate ministry offers time to caregivers, when the need arises, for their homebound loved one to be cared for allowing, them to attend to their own personal needs outside the home. Please contact Margie Benza (Margie's email) with your interest or need.

Prayer Shawls

Our wonderful parishioners lovingly knit and crochet prayer shawls for those in need of a little extra comfort and prayer.   If you are in need of a prayer shawl, please contact  Evelyn Wilson at geolyne@frontier.com (St. Catherine) or Margie Benza (Margie's email).