PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
The Pastoral Council is to be the coordinating and unifying structure of the parish community which encourages all the faithful to participate in the mission of the parish. Our Pastoral Council is made up of 12 men and women elected from the parish membership. Their function is to serve as a consultative body to the pastor in leading the Parish, as it strives to be faithful to the mission given it by Jesus. They engage in pastoral planning, as an organized process of assessing needs, identifying resources and establishing goals and directives for the Parish. They identify and encourage the gifts and talents of all parish members and promote dialogue and decision-making among the pastor, parish staff and all others in parish leadership. They also implement the directives of the diocesan bishop to parish life and mission. The pastoral council members are listed on the front of the parish bulletin. The council meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month.
Contact: Fr. Tony 756-2356
DEANERY PASTORAL COUNCIL
P.J. O’Donoghue represents the parish on the Deanery Council. The council’s purpose is to promote greater understanding and cooperation through exchange of ideas and resources pertaining to the pastoral life of the church and the mission of the people of God in Western Kentucky.
Contact: P.J. O’Donoghue 756-2558
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
The role of this committee is to serve as a consultative body which helps the pastor to act justly and prudently in the administration and stewardship of the parish’s temporal goods. It sees that proper financial records are established to record all parish assets, liabilities, and expenses in accordance with the accounts approved by the diocese. (Meets quarterly)
Contact: Paul O'Reilly 756-5390
STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE:
The Stewardship Committee works to educate the parish about the importance of living stewardship as a way of life. The committee helps parishioners to reflect on prayer, ministry and finances in their lives.
Contact: Fr. Tony 756-2356
CEMETERY COMMITTEE:
The role of this committee is to oversee and make recommendations to the Parish Pastoral ouncil concerning the maintenance and developmental projects of the cemetery.
Contact: Tim Bandy 756-5939
PICNIC COMMITTEE:
The purpose of this committee is to plan and implement the Parish Picnic held each year on the third Saturday in June.
Contact: Dana Bland 756-1134 for booths, Ann Denton 756-6423 for raffle or Tracy Shirley 617-8304 for kitchen
BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE:
The role of this committee is to outline short and long term goals for the maintenance and improvement of the parish buildings and grounds, present these needs to the Finance Committee and the Parish Council for approval, and then to proceed to determine the manner of helping the parish to accomplish these goals. (Meets quarterly)
Contact: Alvin Mattingly 756-2356
LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE:
The role of this is to see to the beautification and maintenance of the landscape on the parish grounds.
Contact: Fr. Tony 756-2356
MAINTENANCE HELP:
Skilled workers can assist with various projects in the parish. There is need from time to time with electrical work, cleaning gutters, painting, plumbing, yard work and other tasks.
Contact: Alvin Mattingly 756-2356
WORSHIP/LITURGY COMMITTEE:
The worship committee focuses on the liturgical life of the parish community and thus is concerned with the prayer and worship dimension of parish life. (Meets quarterly)
Contact: Dolores Mattingly 756-5219
MUSIC/SONG MINISTER:
Organist, pianist, guitarist, cantor, song leader, adult choir, youth choir, and funeral choir, all sustain and lead the assembly in singing at liturgical celebrations. New members adult or youth are welcome.
Contact: Martha Rose O’Donoghue 756-2558
LECTOR:
One that carefully prepares and studies the readings in advance and meaningfully proclaims the Word of God at liturgical celebrations.
Contact: Dolores Mattingly 756-5219
MINISTER OF HOLY COMMUNION:
Communion ministers assist at Mass with distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ.
Contact: Fr. Tony 756-2356
COMMUNION TO THE SICK/HOMEBOUND:
These ministers take Holy Communion to the sick/homebound who are unable to attend Mass weekly.
Contact: Fr. Tony 756-2356
USHERS:
Serve in the role as hospitality minister; someone whose presence, conversation and actions make the assembly feel welcome and happy to be there. They are also responsible for taking up the collection during the Mass.
Contact: Jimmy Whitworth 756-5426 or Sheila Sills 756-2297
ART & ENVIRONMENT:
Responsible for decoration and arrangement of the church so as to create a sacred space and prayerful atmosphere that will enhance worship services. Contact: Dolores Mattingly 756-5219
GIFTS BEARERS:
Volunteers at each Mass who present the gifts of the faithful which are money from the collection, and bread and wine, as the altar is prepared for the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
Contact: Mary Ann Johnson 756-1776
ALTAR SERVERS
Girls and boys in the fifth grade and up assist the priest at Mass. Training is provided.
Contact: Fr. Tony 756-2356
RADIO MINISTRY:
St. Romuald Parish reaches out to the homebound through broadcasting the Sunday 10:00 AM Mass on WXBC. Radio commentators are needed to provide live commentaries for the Mass.
Contact: Joe Hess 756-2320
ROSARY LEADERS
Lead the praying of the rosary 30 minutes before each of the weekend Masses.
Contact: Jane Haynes 756-2356
SACRISTIANS
Take care of setting up for Mass.
Contact: Lorena Bland 756-5860 or Janet Bland 617-8156
ALTAR SOCIETY:
A ladies’ organization that is open to all female members of the parish. They meet monthly to pray the rosary and conduct business meetings. Membership dues are $5 yearly. The Altar Society assumes the responsibility of providing supplies such as wine and hosts used for the Eucharist, flowers for special occasions, tuition assistance, nursing home ministry, and cards to the community. They also make major purchases for the rectory when needed. Their major fund raising activities consist of the annual Thanksgiving turkey dinner and sales of nuts for Christmas. They meet the first Monday of the month September through May.
Contact: Laura Frank 756-2356
EDUCATION/FAITH FORMATION COMMITTEE
The role of this committee is to determine the goals and objectives to meet the religious educational needs of the entire parish community and for monitoring and evaluating the programs designed to carry out these goals and objectives. At present we do not have an education committee.
Contact: Marie Rose: 756-2356
K-6 GRADE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
An opportunity for faith formation for kindergarten through grade six, for those of the parish who do not attend the Catholic School. They meet most Sunday mornings at 8:30 - 9:30 AM, September through May. Catechists are members of the parish who meet for formation regularly.
Contact: Kim Brumfield 756-2356
7-12 GRADE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
An opportunity for faith formation for youth is provided monthly for youth in grades 7-12.
Contact: Gayle Poole 617-1308
BCY (Breckinridge County Catholic Youth)
A county-wide program for the youth. The celebration of the Mass and other activities for the youth are planned monthly.
Contact: Tom Malewitz 756-0160
RCIA - RITE of CHRISTIAN INITIATION of ADULTS
A process of faith formation for adults and children who wish to become Catholics or learn more about the Catholic faith. Parishioners are needed to serve as team members, children’s catechists, parish sponsors, presenters, and refreshment teams.
Contact: Marie Rose 756-5431 or 756-2356
RCIA TEAM/CATECHISTS
Parishioners who assist in the faith formation of those interested in the Catholic faith. They facilitate small group discussions, share the faith, and may do presentations on various topics.
Contact: Marie Rose 756-5431 or 756-2356
RCIA REFRESHMENT TEAM
Provide and serve refreshments for those attending the RCIA sessions. Each person is scheduled only once during the year.
Contact: Marie Rose 756-5431 or 756-2356
RCIA SPONSORS
Walk the faith journey and share their faith with those interested in joining the Catholic Church.
Contact: Marie Rose 756-5431 or 756-2356
ADULT FAITH FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES
Adult faith formation sessions are scheduled regularly for ongoing education and formation of all adults in the parish. Speakers, video lectures, scripture classes, Brescia University classes, and discussion groups are some of the opportunities that have been offered.
Contact: Marie Rose 756-5431/ 756-2356
SACRAMENT PREPARATION
Preparation is offered for each of the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. Preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation is an aspect of the religious education program provided by the parish. The parish policy requires that children seeking sacraments other than Baptism must be enrolled in formal religious education two years prior to receiving any sacrament.
Contact: Kim Brumfield 756-2143, Gayle Poole 617-1308, Marie Rose 756-5431
For Baptismal preparation for children under the age of 7, contact Fr. Tony 756-2356
ST. ROMUALD INTERPAROCHIAL SCHOOL
A Catholic education and religious formation is available for preschoolers and grades K-8. Call the school office at 756-5504 for further information concerning the curriculum and finances.
Contact: Rob Cox or Sheila Drane 756-5504
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
For one week in the summer, usually in the month of July, a program is planned for children ages preschool through grade 5. The program includes daily lessons with crafts, music, games and refreshments.
Contact: Kim Brumfield 756-2143
INVITING INACTIVE CATHOLICS HOME
The purpose of this committee is to aid those who have been away from the Catholic Church in renewing their relationship with the Catholic Church.
Contact: Fr. Tony 756-2356
SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE
The role of this committee is to call the parish community to a deeper understanding of Catholic Social Teaching and to the social mission of the Church and provide resources for putting service and justice into action.
Contact: Judy Tivitt 756-5995
ADVENT GIVING TREE
An Angel Tree of names is prepared each year during Advent. This is a means of helping and reaching out to those at Christmas. Families may take a name off the giving tree and purchase a gift and bring back to church to place under the giving tree. The presents will be delivered to the residents at Medco, and extended care at Breckinridge Memorial Hospital. Food baskets and presents will also be delivered to families who need a little extra help at Christmas.
Contact: Charmaine Mattingly 756-6013
THANKSGIVING MEALS
Meals and canned goods are delivered to families or individuals who are in need of them.
Contact: Charmaine Mattingly 756-6013
FUNERAL MEALS COMMITTEE
A group of five teams in the parish who reach out to those who are grieving and provide a meal following the funeral service. Some parishioners are needed to bring food and to some work the meal.
Contact: Margie Mattingly 756-2356
RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM
The Breckinridge County Relay for Life is sponsored each year by the American Cancer Society. The various teams work to raise money for cancer research and offer support for survivors and families affected by cancer. The relay is held on the first Friday of June each year at the Breckinridge County High School.
Contact: Kim Brumfield 756-2143
JAIL MINISTRY
Teams of two to four men and women visit the Breckinridge County Detention Center once a month on Sundays. The men meet from 6:00-7:00 pm and the women meet from 7:00-8:00 pm. We have copies of the Sunday Missal that serves as a guide for our time with the inmates. (Training is required.)
Contact: Tony Anthony 756-2899 or Mike Wiedemer 756-2356
WELCOME COMMITTEE
The mission of the welcoming committee is to ensure that each new household joining the parish feels welcome and a part of the parish community soon after registering as parish members. The make visits and provide packets of information about the parish and community to those newly registered in the parish.
Contact: Sheila Sills 756-2297
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Founded by Fr. Michael McGivney, the Knights of Columbus was chartered on March 29, 1882, in the state of Connecticut. Its purpose was to help Catholic men remain steadfast in their faith though mutual encouragement, to promote closer ties of fraternity among them and to set up an elementary system of insurance so that widows and children of deceased members would not find themselves in dire financial straits. The Knights of Columbus today are dedicated to the ideals of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. You will see them locally involved in such projects as the Toostie roll campaign for disabled citizens. They meet the second Tuesday of the month.
Contact: Kevin Oelze 756-6053, Tony Anthony 756-2899 or George Walz 756-5669
SENIORS’ COMMITTEE
Plans monthly activities for those 55 and over.
Contact: Marie Rose 756-2356 or Jean Powers 788-6574
SENIORS’ GROUP
Meets monthly to socialize and participate in planned activities. Watch the bulletin for dates and times.
Contact: Jean Powers 788-6574
MINISTRY OF PRAISE
A group of parishioners who participate in a ministry of daily prayer for the needs and intentions of the parish. A monthly newsletter and prayer book are provided for those taking part in this important ministry.
Contact: Lorena Bland 756-5806
SPONSOR COUPLES FOR THE ENGAGED
These couples meet with those who are planning to be married to help them prepare for married life.
Contact: Fr. Tony 756-2356
SCHOOL SCRIP OFFICE
Located in the back of the elementary school building (old convent)
Contact: Christi Tivitt 756-2557 or srs.scrip@yahoo.com
ECUMENICAL OPPORTUNITIES
Church Women United
Contact: Anne O’Reilly 756-5390, Millie Whitler 756-2007
AA – Thursdays 7PM in St. Romuald Parish Hall
Contact: Runell Alexander 756-2893
ALANON – 3rd Monday 7PM in St. Romuald Parish Hall
Contact: Carolyn Brumfield 756-2629
Good Samaritan Center
Contact: Nancy Walz 756-5669
COMMUNITY LIFE COMMITTEE
Plan parish socials and get-togethers a year.
Contact: Fr. Tony 756-2356