Church of St. John Neumann

Shared Ministry Position Description

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Ministry
Families Moving Forward-Setup/Takedown - Laundry
Contribution to Parish Mission Statement
Through FMF, we respond to the call of Jesus to feed the hungry and welcome the stranger. FMF is a concrete way for SJN, as a parish, to live the values of the Kingdom of God.
Description
Provide a hospitable setting at St. John Neumann for families who are homeless by helping with any of the following: turning classrooms into bedrooms, take-down, or laundry.
Responsibilities 
  • Set up bedrooms in the Parish Center on the Sunday afternoon our guests arrive.
  • Take down bedrooms on the Sunday morning our guests leave.
  • Help with the laundry (sheets and towels) at the end of the week and once in awhile mid-week as well.
Qualifications
Excellent service opportunity for TCC, Small Christian Community, families, children, and teens wishing to engage in a critical support role for the ministry.
Time Commitment
Varies, but most of the ways you can help require 2 or 3 hours once a quarter. Our ministry is to provide hospitality at SJN during our host weeks (January 17-24, 2010. May 2-9, 2010. October 10-17, 2010).
Length of Commitment
Minimum commitment is 1 session.
Training
FMF Coordinators will provide training appropriate to each position. Ministry coordinators are available throughout the week for any volunteers who have questions.
Responsible To
Families Moving Forward Ministry Leaders Clark and Susan Kerndt and Pastoral Associate for Justice & Charity.