All Parish Ministries

Peruse through a list of the many groups and programs that you can be a part of at Saint Alphonsus Liguori Parish. Feel free to contact the ministry to receive more information on meeting times and opportunities.
All ministries are listed in alphabetical order.

Adoration
Spend time with Jesus in the day chapel on the First Friday of each month or every Friday during Advent and Lent.
Contact: Parish Office - 317.873.2885

Adult Confirmation
Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation for adults.
Contact: Director of Faith Formation - faithformation@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 102

Altar Servers
Assist priests during parish liturgies. More >>
Contact: Director of Worship - worshipdirector@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 109

Antioch
High school junior and senior retreat program for spiritual growth and friendship building. More >>
Contact: Director of Youth Ministry - psifuentes@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 106

Arts and Environment
Decorate the narthex and worship space according to the liturgical season. More >>
Contact: Director of Worship - worshipdirector@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 109

Baptism Preparation
Classes for parents preparing their child for the Sacrament of Baptism.
Contact: Director of Faith Formation - faithformation@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 102

Bereavement Ministry
Offers a visitor and listening ear for those in our parish who have experienced a recent loss.
Contact: Parish Office - 317.873.2885

Bible Studies
Various meetings to share the Word of God and grow in knowledge of Scriptures.
Contact: Dotti Baxter - 317.873.0962

Boy Scout Troop
Members and leaders meet at the parish campus for regular meetings, workshops and celebrations throughout the school year. Boys learn values and leadership skills while participating in fun and interesting activities. More >>

Cantors
Lead the congregation in prayer and praise through sacred music. More >>
Contact: Director of Worship - worshipdirector@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 109

Caring Center
While accepting parish coordinated donations of food and clothing, the Caring Center in Lebanon, Ind. requires volunteers to help out on-site. If you have the capacity to clean or organize, this is a ministry that could use your help. More >>
Contact: outreach@zionsvillecatholic.com

Catechist/Group Leaders
Teach or lead a group of middle and high school students on youth ministry nights. More >>
Contact: Director of Youth Ministry - psifuentes@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885

Catechists/Assistants
High school and adult teachers and helpers lead lessons for small groups of children More >>
Contact: Religious Education Coordinator - recoordinator@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 107

Children's Liturgy of the Word
Celebrates the lliturgy with children who have not yet received First Communion. Adult song leaders, catechists and readers are necessary for the program to occur twice a month during 10:30 a.m. Mass. More >>
Contact: Director of Faith Formation - faithformation@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 102

Christ Renews His Parish (C.R.H.P.)
Men’s and Women’s retreat weekend with formation to renew and enliven your faith. More >>
Contact: st.alphonsus.crhp@gmail.com

Coffee & Donuts
A monthly, social gathering after Sunday morning Masses. Set up for event and meet new friends. More >>
Contact: jaweisenbach@aol.com

Communications Team
Help share stories and engage others with all the happenings going on at our growing parish.
Contact: Director of Communication - communicationdirector@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 108

Cursillo
Men's and Women's off-campus retreats for spiritual growth and enrichment.
More >>
Contact: Director of Faith Formation - faithformation@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 102

Daughters of the Immaculata
High school young ladies seeking holiness, serving others and sharing their faith More >>
Contact: Alexa Sifuentes, Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry - asifunentes@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 119

Ecclesial Lay Ministry Program
Diocesan program to build catechetical leaders through theology classes by St. Joesph College.
Contact: Parish Office - 317.873.2885

Embrace Life Ministry
Active group promoting the dignity of life at all stages More >>
Contact: Father Roberts - EmbraceLifeSAL@gmail.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 601

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Distribute the Eucharist during Mass and/or to individuals who are homebound or in nursing homes. More >>
Contact: Director of Worship - worshipdirector@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 109

F.I.R.E. Classes - Adult Education
Adult Religious Education classes and training for those who teach the faith.
Contact: Director of Faith Formation - faithformation@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 102

Family Faith Formation
Child-friendly activities to help families live their faith together.
Contact: Director of Faith Formation - faithformation@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 102

Finance Council
Committee of appointed volunteers with financial backgrounds who oversee the budgets and spending of the parish.
Contact: Parish Office - 317.873.2885

Funeral Luncheons
Assist with funeral luncheons for families of the parish. More >>
Contact: Director of Worship - worshipdirector@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 109

Funeral Ministry
Help parish families plan funeral Masses. More >>
Contact: Director of Worship - worshipdirector@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 109

Golf League
Summer league for men! More >>
Contact: John Noel - john@noel-smyser.com

Habitat for Humanity
Sharing talent to help build homes in or near our community. More >>
Contact: Tony - alkaufmann@indy.rr.com

Haiti Twin Parish
This ministry focuses on service and aid for our twin parish in Croix Fer, Haiti - Saint Anthony of Padua. Members of this ministry find support for areas of medical, spiritual, structural and educational needs in this Haitian community. More >>

Knights of Columbus
Fraternity for Catholic Men focused on faith, prayer, service and fun. More >>
Contact:
Jerry Maier - jerry.maier@kofc.org or 317.965.9117

Knights of the Holy Temple
High school fraternity seeking holiness as young men. More >>
Contact: Director of Youth Ministry - psifuentes@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 106

Little Blessings Choir
Aimed at enhancing the Liturgy for all while increasing the participation of children - Pre-K through 2nd grade More >>
Contact: Director of Worship - worshipdirector@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 109

Little Flowers
Girls group (ages 5-14) share their faith and explore virtues, saints and service.
Contact: Director of Faith Formation - faithformation@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 102

Liturgical Planning Teams
Plan liturgical celebrations for specific seasons. More >>
Contact: Director of Worship - worshipdirector@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 109

Mass Readers
Proclaim God's Word during Mass More >>
Contact: Director of Worship - worshipdirector@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 109

Ministry of Praise
Publishes a monthly newsletter promoting and supporting the work of prayer for the homebound and those in nursing homes. More >>
Contact: Director of Faith Formation - faithformation@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885

Mom's Group
Provides support and encouragement to parish moms while enhancing spirituality as individuals, women and mothers.
Contact: Parish Office - 317.873.2885

Musicians
Provide music for Masses - accompaniment and ensemble opportunities available.

Natural Family Planning
Classes and support for married couples planning their families in accordance with the Church.
Contact: www.nfpindy.org or call NFP Indy at 317.426.1637.

Outreach Committee
This group coordinates the overall efforts of parish outreach opportunities including Habitat for Humanity, Caring Center donations, Haiti Twin Parish support and more. More >>
Contact: outreach@zionsvillecatholic.com

Parish Pastoral Council
A part of the overall parish leadership where individuals serve in decision making for major parish operations, programming and events.
Contact: Parish Office - 317.873.2885

Parish Friends
Parishioners visiting and offering friendship to the homebound and to those in nursing homes.
Contact: Director of Faith Formation - faithformation@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 102

Parish Mission
A Lenten “mini retreat” for the whole parish along with children’s programs and social activities.
Contact: Director of Faith Formation - faithformation@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 102

Polish & Shine Church Cleaning
Regular cleaning of the church (daily, weekly and monthly jobs) More >>
Contact: Director of Worship - worshipdirector@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 109

Prayer Shawl Ministry
People gather to knit, crochet and pray. Completed prayer shawls are given as gifts to individuals in need of prayer.
Contact: Maureen Hoyer - 769-3928

Religious Education Pre-K - 6th grade
Classes assist children in their knowledge and implementation of the faith while offering sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. More >>
Contact: Religious Education Coordinator - recoordinator@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 107

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A.)
Process for adults to prepare for Sacraments of Initiation – how to become Catholic More >>
Contact: Director of Faith Formation, faithformation@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 102

Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (R.C.I.C.)
For children 7 or older who would like to enter into the Catholic Church More >>
Contact: Director of Faith Formation - faithformation@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 102

Sacristan
Organize and set up liturgical vessels prior to Mass and assist with liturgical ministers. More >>
Contact: Director of Worship - worshipdirector@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 109

Seeds of Faith Choir
Aimed at enhancing the Liturgy for all while increasing the participation of children at Mass. Participants lead the congregation in prayer and praise (Grades 7 - 12). More >>
Contact: Director of Worship - worshipdirector@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 109

Singing Servants Choir
Lead the congregation in prayer and praise through Sacred Music. More >>
Contact: Director of Worship - worshipdirector@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 109

Sponsor Couples – Marriage Preparation
Married couples mentoring engaged couples on key topics during marriage preparation.
Contact: Office Manager - officemanager@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 101

Stewardship Team
Engage families in their faith and parish life by bringing awareness to and celebrating the gifts and talents God has blessed them with. More >>
Contact: Director of Communication - communicationdirector@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 108 

Theology on Tap
Speaker series and social opportunities for young adults ages 18-35. More >>
Contact: Paul Sifuentes, Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry - psifuentes@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 106

Ushers
Help direct and seat people, pass the collection baskets and assist with the procession for the reception of Holy Communion More >>
Contact: Director of Worship - worshipdirector@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 109

Vacation Bible School
A fun-filled week each summer for children to explore their faith (Pre K - 4th grade) More >>
Contact: Religious Education Coordinator - recoordinator@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 107

Welcome Committee
Welcome new members to the parish by providing dinners, phone calls, and more.
Contact: Director of Communication - communicationdirector@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 108

Wheeler Mission
Multiple volunteer opportunities to help those in need through an outreach mission in downtown, Indianapolis.
Contact: outreach@zionsvillecatholic.com

Women in God's Service (W.I.N.G.S.)
This ladies' group offers spiritual growth and fun as they support one another through prayer and action while serving their parish and community. More >>
Contact: Martine Clyne - amclyne@hotmail.com

Young Adults
Discover fellowship and faith formation for young adults ages 18 to 35 years old. More >>
Contact: Paul Sifuentes, Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry - psifuentes@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 106 

Youth Ministry (Grades 7- 12)
Community of middle and high school youth who gather for catechetical sessions, events, retreats, games and sacramental preparation More >>
Contact: Paul Sifuentes, Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry - psifuentes@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 106

Youth Music Ensemble
Aimed at enhancing the Liturgy for all while increasing the participation of children at Mass. Participants lead the congregation in prayer and praise (Grades 7 - 12). More >>
Contact: Alexa Sifuentes, Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry - youngadult@zionsvillecatholic.com or 317.873.2885 ext. 119


 

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