News and Updates


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at Holy Disciples and in our greater community.


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Lenten Activities

                                            Soup Suppers                                                       Fri. at 6:00PM - Please sign up to bring soup

                                            Confessions                                                          Fri. at 6:00PM in the Chapel

                                            Stations of the Cross                                             Fri. at 7:00PM

                                            Holyland Insights Video Presentation                    Fri. at 7:30PM



The Holy Disciples Council of the Knights of Columbus

Les Nelson/Mark McCoy Scholarships for 2023/2024 Academic Year


The Scholarships honor Les Nelson and Mark McCoy - both deceased Knights of our Council.   They were tireless advocates recognizing academic excellence and encouraging students to gain the skills necessary for important roles in building the Kingdom of God.

You are eligible if: 1) You are enrolled in post-secondary education and 2) Your family is an active member of Holy Disciples or Our Lady of Good Counsel.  The Scholarship will reimburse you for incurred expenses of required books and fees.

Request the application package via email to bhays_611@hotmail.com.  

Applications must be received by April 30.  

Estimated time to complete the electronic application is two hours.  Awards will be announced in early June.




Welcome Gatherings for New Parishioners


The Welcoming Team at Holy Disciples will be hosting Welcome Gatherings for new parishioners and their families to meet other members and staff, as well as, to learn more about our community.  these Gatherings will be held in the classrooms and are scheduled for the following dates:


                                                                                   

                                                                                Saturday, April 29           9:00AM-10:30AM


                                                                                Sunday, May 21             9:00AM-10:15AM

                                                                            

                                                                                Sunday, June 11            9:00AM-10:15AM  



A meal will be served on the morning sessions and a dessert at the evening sessions after Mass. Please RSVP on the link under

Welcome Newcomers!  You may also fill out an RSVP sheet at the Welcome Desk.



A New Chapter

A New Chapter is a Holy Disciples Community-Building Ministry for widowed people.  We meet on the third Thursday of the month at 10:00AM at Holy Disciples.  Discussions include topics pertinent to our group and is followed by a social hour.  For more information, contact the parish office.


Bible Study Groups

We currently have two Bible Study Groups that would love to have more members.  Call the parish office if you would like to join one of the following:

Wednesday Morning Scripture Study Group:  10:00a.m. in Classroom #4

Zoom Bible Study:  Tuesday nights at 7:00p.m. 



Stewardship

Learn More About Our Ministries!

Usher & Greeters

The usher/greeter is an important part of our Welcoming Ministry, greeting people with a smile as they enter church.   An usher also assists in seating visitors, tends to people with special needs, passes the collection baskets, distributes bulletins, and removes clutter after Mass.  This ministry is open to mature youth to adults.  This is an excellent way to meet people and be an active part of our parish!  Training is provided.


Sacristan

"The word Sacristan comes from the Latin word, sacer, meaning sacred. This sacred and essential parish ministry is most often work performed behind the scenes, but very visible if not performed with diligence and accuracy."  The sacristan prepares the sacred vessels, vestments, and altar for Mass, then cleans up afterwards.  The time commitment is 20-25 minutes once or twice a month.   Training is provided.



There are a few ministries that could use more people at each Mass.  If you are interested in any of these, please email Mary at paa@holydisciples.org.


Videographers:  We are in need of a few more people to video tape the 6:30 PM Saturday Mass.  If you are in high school or older, consider joining this team.

Projectionists:  These fine people project the slides during each of the Masses.  If you like to work behind the scenes, this could be for you!

Liturgical Master of Ceremony (LMC):  Master of Ceremony prepares the credence table, all sacred vessels and assists the presider during Mass.

Eucharistic Ministers:  Assist with reverence and dignity, in the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass.

Ushers are ministers of hospitality and greet our members and guests before Mass.  They assist in the Sunday collection, distribute bulletins after Mass and assess emergencies.






                                                                                

Amazon Smile Donations

Please consider listing Holy Disciples as your charity when you use Amazon Smile.  As of December 2021,  $919.04 has been "ear marked" for the parish by Amazon customers.  Thank you!

Young Adult Community

Are you a young adult? Are you looking for a community to join and build fellowship with? The Young Adult Group is for you! This group is welcoming members who fall between the age range of 18-39. For more information on joining this group, please contact Amanda Woyak at Youthminister@holydisciples.org. Make sure you find us on Facebook and Instagram! Message us and we will get you connected!