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Committees, Ministries

If you are interested in serving on any of the committees or if you need the assistance provided by one of the ministries, please contact the Parish Office at 434-6081 (unless otherwise noted).

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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

ADORATION COMMITTEE – Don Homan. This is a ministry to promote and encourage parishioners to take part in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; a project of praise of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. We have 1-1/2 hours of adoration after the 8:30 am Mass on the First Friday of every month. Also, three hours of afternoon adoration on the Sundays of Advent and Lent. All are welcome!

ADULT FAITH FORMATION COMMITTEE – Tim Clarke, Office of Faith Formation 434-9272. The basic purpose of this committee is to provide an opportunity for adults to continue to grow in their faith. Planning missions, Advent and Lenten programs, lectures, adult education programs and trips all would fall under this ministry.

ANNULMENTS/DECLARATIONS OF NULLITY – Fr. Tim Ralston, Parish Office 434-6081, or Brenda Tibbits, Parish Office 434-6081. A person who has been divorced and who may wish to remarry at some point, needs to have the first marriage annulled prior to being remarried in the Catholic Church. This holds true for anyone who wishes to marry a Catholic even if that person is not Catholic themselves. Those who have remarried without the benefit of an annulment may apply to have their first marriages annulled so that they can have their marriage convalidated in the Catholic Church and thereby return to the sacraments. All questions and information are held in strict confidence.

ART & ENVIRONMENT – Judy Ksiezopolski & Kay Dineen. This committee is responsible for the artistic enhancement of liturgical celebrations and special events through the use of banners, wall hangings, vessels, candles, plants, flowers, etc. This ministry plans & maintains the decor throughout each liturgical.

ATHLETIC COMMISSION – Ed Gerding, President. Directs and supports athletics for parish youth.

BAPTISM PREPARATION – Erin Fanning, Office of Faith Formation 434-9272. Parents desiring Baptism of an infant or young child need to attend a Baptism preparation class prior to the Baptism. These classes are repeated bimonthly. (See Sacrament information).

BASKETBALL/MEN’S OPEN GYM – Greg Harnett. Monday evenings, 8:30-10 pm during the school year in the PAC Center. Open to men of the parish age 25 and older.

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY – Pat Olson. We make contact with families who have experienced a death. The Committee helps to plan the funeral liturgy, house sit during viewing hours and funeral, and provide any other support and help needed during those difficult days.

BIBLE CAMP – Bible Camp is a one-week experience each summer for parishioners of all ages. Hours for camp will be 9:00 am-12N. Registration takes place in March-May.

BLOOD BANK provided by Parish Health Ministry. The blood bank is an opportunity for members of St. Charles Parish to provide to the community in time of need. Currently held four or five times a year.

BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE – Tom Ferdelman. This committee works with the Pastor and Business Manager to maintain the buildings and grounds throughout the parish.

CAFETERIA/KITCHEN – Tonya Skipper. The cafeteria is available for use as a meeting space by St. Charles groups. Prior scheduling must be made through the Parish Office. If the kitchen is used for food preparation, specific arrangements must be made in advance.

CATHOLIC MEN’S FELLOWSHIP (CMF) – Don Paul (pm group) and Bob O’Connor (am group). Small groups of men meet regularly to share life experiences and offer one another support. St. Charles’ CMF arrange for a bus annually to attend the CMF Annual March Conference in Cincinnati. All the men in the parish are encouraged to attend. The every other weekly CMF meetings include reflections on the Scripture, individual sharing and prayer for the needs of all families, the parish, and the needs of our community. Currently, two groups are meeting. One group meets the 2nd and the 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7:15-9:00 pm in the Parish Library. The other group meets every other Tuesday morning at 6:45-8:00 am in the Parish Library. New members are welcome at any time. See the SPUR for times and locations of CMF meetings.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE LUNCHEON COMMITTEE – JoAnne Shook or Betty Batsche. We offer the use of the Borromeo Room to parish members wishing to provide a luncheon for family and friends following the funeral of a loved one. The room will accommodate comfortably approximately 50 people. The family will furnish the food. Volunteers will set up the buffet, serve, clean up and assist the family in any way.

CCD (Continuing Christian Development) – Tim Clarke, Office of Faith Formation 434-9272. Classes are Tuesday afternoon 4:00-5:15 pm in Walsh Hall for children in grades 1-5 attending public schools.

JR. HIGH CCD - Heather Dunn, Youth Ministry 434-4460. Junior High students (grades 6-8) meet on Sunday evenings from 6:30-8:00 pm in Walsh Hall.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD (at 9:00 & 10:45 am Masses) – Tim Clarke, Office of Faith Formation 434-9272. Each Sunday during the 9:00 and 10:45 Mass the children of the parish are invited to listen to the Scriptures of the day with a special Liturgy of the Word directed toward this age group. There is a group of trained lay-leaders who conduct this service. The children return to the Mass at the preparation of the gifts to celebrate the Liturgy of the Eucharist with the assembly.

CHUCK WAGON – Judy Davidson, Sr. Joanne or Wanda Scurlock. Chuck Wagon is the name given to all those members of our parish who are interested in taking short day trips to places of interest in our area. They also enjoy occasional pot luck lunches, trips to nearby restaurants and other cultural and social activities here at church or away, sometimes along with members of St. Francis of Assisi. No officers, no dues – just a great chance to make friends and build community by getting to know others in the parish. It is open to men and women of all ages. Monthly events are publicized in all parish publications.

DIAKONIA – Roger Ferry. Diakonia means “Service.” This is one of two service outreach organizations of the parish. Every member of the parish belongs to this group. It is the community’s way of helping others. The parishioners in Diakonia, working in close coordination with our St. Vincent de Paul chapter, have continued to conduct various clothing drives, food and toy collections, the Christmas basket program, and to provide financial support to various other charitable organizations in the area. With continued support of the parish, we have been able to provide for the needs of the poor in the greater Dayton community for well over 40 years.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – Marlene Showalter. This ministry is open to men, women, and teens who wish to serve our community through the reverent distribution of communion at Mass. Ministers are scheduled in teams for specific Masses once a month.

FAITH & LIGHT – Tim Clarke, Office of Faith Formation 434-9272. This is a monthly support group and faith formation program for people with developmental disabilities and their families and friends. Call for more information.

FINANCE COMMISSION – David Schoeff. Canon Law requires a parish to have a Finance commission. This commission works with the Pastor and Business Manager to plan budgets, reviews, financial reports and report the parish financial records to parishioners.

GREETERS – Don Chrystal. Greeters are part of the very important ministry of hospitality. Our greeters have a friendly, warm smile to welcome our parish family and visitors to Mass and direct those unfamiliar with our building. Families, as well as singles and couples, are encouraged to be a part of this ministry. Scheduling is for one Mass per month.

HEALTH MINISTRY – Ruth Hoffman, RN, Parish Nurse 434-6081. The health team serves as a liason for community services; provides health screenings, trainings and educational programs and written articles on health issues; implements safety measures for the parish; coordinates volunteers involved in our Nursing Home Ministry, Prayer Shawl Ministry, blood drives, blood pressure program, grief support groups, home visitations with Holy Communion, etc.; works with existing ministries as well as independently to coordinate physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of our parishioners. The Parish Nurse can be contacted Tue/Wed/Thu 9am-4:30pm at the Parish Office.

HOMEBOUND EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – Karen Chrystal or John Davalos. These men, women and high school students take communion to those who are unable to come to Mass due to age, illness, or disability. If you know of someone who would like to receive communion but cannot go to Mass, call the Parish Office 434-6081.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 14995 – Don Coty or Chuck Gelm. The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization open to Catholic men 18 years and older. The Knights of Columbus was founded to unite men in their faith, as well as help others in times of need. The four principles of the Order are Charity, unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. Our parish Msgr. Lawrence K. Breslin Council No. 14995 supports the church, the religious, the parish, and the community by volunteering our time and/or raising money to give to worthwhile activities or organizations. We meet the third Thursday of each month in Walsh Hall at 7 pm.

KOFFEE KLATSCH – Ted & Rose Link. Koffee Klatsch provides coffee and donuts on the first Sundays after the 7:30, 9:00 and 10:45 am Masses from September through April in the Borromeo Room. Watch the SPUR for details. Please join us or take some donuts ‘to go’!

LECTORS – David Bodary. Open to parishioners from Junior High School to adult interested in proclaiming the Word of God at Sunday and Holy Day Masses. Participants proclaim the Word at Mass and other liturgies on a rotation basis.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER – Mark and Carolyn Nichwitz. Open to married couples who are interested in growth.

MARTHA’S – Belinda Burnette. This active yet contemplative ministry launders and cares for the altar linens. Participants are scheduled four to five times a year to pick up purificators, towels, and altar cloths to wash, iron and fold.

MUSIC MINISTRY is dedicated to bringing the song of the assembled community to life, and to assist the people in making song their prayer.
Ted Singer – Director of Music and Pianist for Celebration Choir
Lisa Singer – Organist/Pianist/Cantor; Director of Funeral, Celebration, Canticle and Children’s Choirs
Barbara Sink, Organist/Pianist for 12:15 Mass
There are five choirs to assist in this ministry: Click here for more information about the five choirs.
The music ministry also includes many volunteer cantors and instrumentalists, who lead the assembly in song, and who also serve as proclaimers of responsorial psalm verses and gospel acclamations.

NURSERY – Margie Morrison. The nursery is a co-op and available to all parishioners. It is staffed by volunteer adults and students who supervise the children of parishioners who attend Mass at 5:00 pm on Saturday, or 9:00 am and 10:45 am Masses on Sundays.

NURSING HOME MINISTRY - Anita Mackey. St. Charles provides for the the spiritual care of the Catholic residents at Oak Creek Terrace Nursing Center in Kettering. The Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion is offered each Sunday morning by a team of parishioners. In addition, the Eucharist is distributed twice a throughout the week. Mass is offered once a month by one of our priests. Advent and Lenten devotions are also provided. Our priests are on-call to administer the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.

PARISH COUNCIL – Bob Montavon, President. Parish Council is an advisory board to the Pastor and Parish Staff. It is made up of at-large members from the parish community and appointed members who represent the active commissions.

PARISH LIBRARY – John Beach and Sr. Joanne, Parish Office 434-6081. The Library is located adjacent to the Parish Offices in the Church. The Library consists of a collection of books, periodicals, and audio-visual materials provided to enhance spiritual education and growth. These may be borrowed for a 4-week period. Selected books and magazines are for sale. The Library is available for use whenever the Church is open.

PRAYER GROUP – Nancy Paul. This group meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm in the Hospitality Room. This group seeks to be alive and open to the Holy Spirit, allowing him to work through us in our everyday lives. Our focus is on the Scriptures supplemented by other spiritual sources and interspersed with song and prayer. Participation and sharing are encouraged. We are a small group and welcome new members.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY, Subcommittee of Health Ministry – Ruth Hoffman, Parish Office 434-6081. Knitters and crocheters are welcome to join us. We meet the second Monday each month at 9:15 am in the Borromeo Room and at 7:00 pm in the Hospitality Room. Our purpose is to create shawls, lap robes, baby afghans and other items to comfort the ill and grieving, bring hope to new life, and enjoy love and friendship.

PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING SERVICES – Catholic Social Services (223-7217) appointment only.

RCIA – Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Brenda Tibbits, Pastoral Associate 434-6081. RCIA is the process by which baptized Christians and those who are not baptized can learn more about the Catholic faith. During the time spent in RCIA participants will discern if and when they are ready to become Catholic. The RCIA is a process that ministers to both adults and school-age children seeking membership in the Catholic Church.

RECOVERY, INC. – A community mental health organization that offers a Self-Help Method of will training to overcome nervous symptoms and fears. Two groups meet at St. Charles. One meets every Tuesday in the Walsh Hall Conference Room at 7:30 pm; another meets every Friday in the Parish Library at 9:30 am. Area Leader: Judy White.

RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE – Peg Mobley, Fran Heider or Bonnie Borel-Donohue. This is an active group of parishioners who are involved in many activities that support respect life issues.

SCHOOL COMMISSION – John White. This is an elected commission that acts as an advisory board to the principal and pastor in matters that relate to school policy and operations. They meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm.

SCOUTING – Scoutmaster: Craig Hoschouer; Assistant Scoutmasters: Rob Sills, Joe Volk, Jeff Morrison, Scott Clarke; Cubmaster: Donald Klosterman; Assistant Cubmaster: Mike Carter

SCRIP – SCRIP is a major fundraiser for St. Charles School. SCRIP is the only fundraiser available where you don’t spend money you wouldn’t already be spending. Simply put, gift cards are purchased through SCRIP at a discount and sold to the consumer at regular retail value. Some of the cards that are kept in inventory are Dorothy Lane Market, Cub Food, Kroger, Speedway, Kohl’s, Applebee’s, Chipotle, Panera Bread, Bob Evans, and Starbucks. Also available are Pick-A-Scrip, where a denomination is selected and a gift certificate is given to the lucky recipient. The person receiving the gift certificate can then choose the gift card(s) of their preference! Kroger is our largest contributor and is the most convenient. A reloadable card is purchased at $5. Each time a card is reloaded the school earns 4%. If every St. Charles family reloaded their card for only $100 per month Scrip would accumulate a profit of nearly $17,000 to give to St. Charles School. Please contact Diana Thorstenson to purchase Scrip gift cards. (Or watch for our monthly sales after Masses!)

SERVER MINISTRY – Father Tim Ralston, Parish Office 434-6081. This ministry is open to both students and adults, male and female. Training is offered at the beginning of each school year for St. Charles School, CCD and home-schooled students in 5th-through 8th grade. Training for high school students and adults will be offered on an individual basis by calling the Parish Office at 434-6081.

SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE – Sister Fran Trampiets. This group meets the first Thursday of every month except for the months of July and August. It is the vision of the Social Justice Committee that the principles of Catholic social teaching be integrated into every aspect of our parish. This vision includes providing opportunities for parishioners to serve in the areas of charity and outreach; advocacy; community organizing; and solidarity.

THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL is a Catholic lay organization that helps the poor and those in temporary need. It’s a person-to-person Catholic ministry whose members see “the face of Christ” in the faces of those who are suffering. The mission of The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is to strengthen our members’ religious spirituality through prayer and action. Please call Karen Ipsaro at 643-2923 to volunteer.

ST. VINCENT HOTEL AND SALVATION ARMY’S BOOTH HOUSE MEAL PROGRAM – Mikal & Julie Grossman or Larry & Mary Lou Smith. All parishioners are invited to participate in this important monthly project. Sign-up is on a monthly basis, for that month only. Meals are prepared in your own home and returned to Church the following Sunday. Watch the SPUR and LIGHT for more updates on this project. These meals are delivered to St. Vincent Hotel for the Homeless and the Booth House on the second Sunday of each month.

USHERS – Mass Captains: Jim Gehring (5 pm Mass); Steve Kauflin (9 am Mass); Mike Wagner (10:45 am Mass); Dennis Conroy (12:15 pm Mass). This service provided by women, men, junior high, and high school students is part of the ministry of hospitality. They welcome parishioners as they arrive, help them find seats, take up the collection, and hand out the bulletins following Mass. New ushers are always welcome.

VOCATIONS COMMITTEE – Father Tim Ralston 434-6081. The Vocations Committee serves the parish by encouraging prayers to Our Father in Heaven to send out more laborers for the harvest. We provide educational resources regarding Priestly and Religious Vocations.

WELCOME COMMITTEE – Maggie Paxson-Collins 434-4933. The Welcoming Committee strives to make St. Charles Parish a welcoming community for all members, particularly those new to the parish.
Welcome Packet Delivery Subcommittee: Provides personal delivery of Welcome Packets to new parishioners. (Tom Nyhan, Helen Macbeth, Shannon Steckel, Sarah Black, Lisa Hornick and Christine Welch)

WORSHIP COMMISSION – Brenda Tibbits, Pastoral Associate. This group functions to stimulate a deeper sense of spirituality in our worship community. We strive to provide opportunities for growth in understanding what liturgy and worship is for our parish. Our endeavor is to provide quality worship in accordance with the liturgical laws and regulations of the Archdiocesan Worship Commission and the Universal Church, and to regularly evaluate the parish worship experience.

YOUTH COMMISSION AND PLANNING TEAM – Please click here for information about our Parish Youth Ministry.

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