Ministries

Evangelization:

Adult Formation - Help in the continued formation & education for adults.  Contact 

Baptism Prep - Offers an opportunity to meet other parents to discuss the meaning and purpose of raising their child as Catholic. Contact

CYO - Catholic Youth Organization, supports the spiritual, physical, and social growth of young people through sports and youth ministry. Contact Brenda Hamberg (419-852-0292)

Fully Engaged Mentor Couples - Married couples meet with engaged couples and aid them in discussing married life. Contact

Garage Sale/SON Ministries - Help with the annual SON Ministry garage sales. Contact

Little Flowers - A program whose goal is to help young girls gain strong self-esteem in being young Catholic girls, while learning about a saint each month. Contact Jena Hartings

Vacation Bible School - Event held in the summer for elementary students. Contact Julia Tuente 

Youth Ministry - Offered to youth in grades 7 through 12. Includes retreats, events, and activities. Contact Dana Kugel 

Love in Action:

Call Ministries - Contact

Catholic Finanical Life - Contact Ken Broering (419-953-2986) or Brad Knapke (419-305-5503)

Funeral Lunch Group - Help set up, serve, clean up, and provide desserts. Contact

Grief Share - A 13 week program and usually starts after the first Tuesday after the New Year. Contact Herb Wilker

Knights of Columbus  - Contact

Knights of St. John - Contact

Stewardship:

Busy Bakers - Bake cookies and treats (and sometimes extra dishes for funerals) on an as needed basis. Contact

Collection Counters - Count the weekly collection on Monday mornings. Contact

Men's Prayer Group - Meets on Saturday mornings to discuss scripture and join in prayer. Contact

Prayer Chain - Prays for the needs of anyone requesting special prayers. Contact

Welcome (CHRP) - Meet and pray together regularly and sponsor one retreat per year (men/women.) Contact

Welcoming/Hospitality - Contact

Eucharist:

Extraordinary Ministers - Serve God and their parish by ministering communion during Mass (must be confirmed) Contact Parish Office

Extraordinary Ministers To the Homebound - Bring the Eucharist and the Word of God to shut-in parishioners. Contact Bob Dippold (419-305-0128)

Extraordinary Ministers To Nursing Homes - Bring the Eucharist and the Word of God to parishioners residing at Briarwood Village. Contact Bob Dippold (419-305-0128)

Funeral Volunteers - Help with any of the following at funeral Masses (reader, server, usher, extraordinary minister) Contact Janine Jacobs (419-733-2916) & Lori Homan (567-644-4735)

Mass Server - Assist at the Eucharist by carrying candles in processions and help set the altar. Servers include youth in grades 4 through 12. Contact Parish Office

Reader - Proclaim the Word of God at Masses. Contact Parish Office

Rosary Leader - Leads the Rosary before Masses at weekday and weekend Masses. Contact Katie Dippold (419-305-0212)

Sacristan - Take care of the sacristy such as cleaning liturgical vessels and candles used during the Eucharist and clean linens and vestments. Contact Carol Tuente (419-953-6498)

Ushers - Assist with the flow of parishioners, provide worship aids, arrange seating, take up the offering, assist at communication, and hand out bulletins. Contact Parish Office

Prayer Lines - Provide extra prayer to people in times of need. Contact Katie Dippold (419-305-0212)

Evangelization:

Catechist - Provide the faith formation to our youth by teaching CCD classes. Contact Julia Tuente

Ladies Sodality - A formal organization of parish women dedicated to growing closer to Jesus Christ through devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Contact

Men's Sodality - Men who foster spiritual growth, encourage Catholic leadership, and engage in charitable or apostolic work. Contact

Parish Council – A group of laypeople and staff that helps the pastor plan, guide, and evaluate the pastoral life and mission of the parish. Contact

Love in Action:

Bereavement Group - Extends prayerful support to parishioners who have lost a loved one. Contact

Stewardship:

Flowers & Gardening - Helps with the beautification of plants and flowers outside of church. Contact Katherine Dirksen (419-790-8719)

Money Counters – Count the offerings after weekend Masses. Contact Sue Fortkamp

Property & Improvements - Oversees the physical condition of the parish buildings, land, and equipment. They aid in the short and long term needs for maintenance, replacement, and expansion. Contact Ron Stucke (419-925-4375) or Ryan Schmackers (419-303-4427)

Snow Removal - Help remove snow from sidewalks and parking lot. Contact Matt Reichert (419-305-8591)

Eucharist:

Cantor - Lead the music at liturgical celebrations. Contact Brenda Barhorst

Extraordinary Minister - Serve God and their parish by ministering communion during Mass (must be confirmed) Contact Parish Office 

Extraordinary Ministers To the Homebound - Bring the Eucharist and the Word of God to shut-in parishioners. Contact Parish Office

Funeral Volunteers - Help with any of the following at funeral Masses (reader, server, usher, extraordinary minister) Contact

Live Stream - Stream Masses. Contact Parish Office

Mass Server - Assist at the Eucharist by carrying candles in processions and help set the altar. Servers include youth in grades 4 through 12. Contact Parish Office

Reader - Proclaim the Word of God at Masses. Contact Parish Office

Rosary Leader - Leads the Rosary before Masses at weekday and weekend Masses. Contact

Sacristan - Take care of the sacristy such as cleaning liturgical vessels and candles used during the Eucharist and clean linens and vestments. Contact Diane Thobe

Ushers - Assist with the flow of parishioners, provide worship aids, arrange seating, take up the offering, assist at communication, and hand out bulletins. Contact Parish Office

Evangelization:

Catechist - Provide the faith formation to our youth by teaching CCD classes. Contact

Ladies Sodality - A formal organization of parish women dedicated to growing closer to Jesus Christ through devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Contact

Men's Sodality - Men who foster spiritual growth, encourage Catholic leadership, and engage in charitable or apostolic work. Contact

Parish Council - A group of laypeople and staff that helps the pastor plan, guide, and evaluate the pastoral life and mission of the parish. Contact

Love in Action:

Bereavement Group - Extends prayerful support to parishioners who have lost a loved one. Contact

Stewardship:

Flowers & Weeding - Helps with the beautification of plants, flowers, and bushes outside of church. Contact

Money Counters -  Count the offerings after weekend Masses. Contact Sue Roeckner

Property & Improvements - Oversees the physical condition of the parish buildings, land, and equipment. They aid in the short and long term needs for maintenance, replacement, and expansion. Contact

Snow Removal - Help remove snow from sidewalks and parking lot. Contact

Eucharist:

Adoration - Volunteers sign up for shifts to pray for one hour each week. Contact

Arts & Environment  - Contact

Bell Choir - Rings their praises to the Lord with our three-octave Schulmerich handbell set. Rehearsals are in the balcony from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm on the second and third Thursdays of the month. Contact Jared Post

Brass Ensemble - Joins the Mixed Choir on some of the festive solemnities celebrated at St. Augustine—Christmas, Easter, and Oktoberfest weekend, in particular. Contact Jared Post

Cantor - Lead the music at liturgical celebrations. Contact Jared Post

Children's Choir - A group of 50 made up of girls and boys, 3rd to 8th grade, from our parish. The Children’s Choir sings the 8:00 am School Mass every Wednesday. Contact Jared Post

Children's Liturgy of the Word - Proclaim and discuss the Sunday Scripture with children during the Mass. Contact

Extraordinary Minister - Serve God and their parish by ministering communion during Mass (must be confirmed) Contact

Family Rosary - Contact

Folk Group - Comprised of approximately fifteen men and women from our parish. The group is accompanied by piano, guitars, flute, and various percussion instruments. The Group plays at the 11:00 am Mass on the first and third Sundays and at the 5:00 pm Mass on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month-September through May. Contact Susan Winner

Mass Monitor - Contact

Men's Choir - Main liturgical choir at St. Augustine. The 40 voice choir sings on a weekly basis from September to May, primarily at the 9:00 am Mass on Sundays.  Contact Jared Post 

Mixed Choir - Around 75 voices, is a product of the men from the Men’s Choir joining with the Women's Choir to sing four-part choir repertoire. The Mixed Choir sings at the 9:00 am Mass on the first Sunday of the month. Contact Jared Post

Reader - Proclaim the Word of God at Masses. Contact

Reconciliation - Contact

Resurrection Choir - Sings for funeral liturgies at St. Augustine. Membership is open to all men and women who are available during the week to sing. Contact Jared Post

Rosary Leader - Leads the Rosary before Masses at weekday and weekend Masses. Contact

Sacristan - Take care of the sacristy such as cleaning liturgical vessels and candles used during the Eucharist and clean linens and vestments. Contact

Server  - Assist at the Eucharist by carrying candles in processions and help set the altar. Contact

Stations of the Cross - Contact

Wedding Assistant - Contact

Women's Choir - Made up of 35 ladies who sing primarily with the Mixed Choir and occasionally as a stand-alone three-part treble choir. Contact Jared Post

Evangelization:

Ablaze - Catholic youth ministry program for 5th & 6th Graders that provides a safe, fun place for youth to get answers to questions about the Catholic faith, and most importantly, to experience Jesus in a profound and personal way. Meetings will be once a month from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the Rectory Basement. Contact 

Baptism Prep - Offers an opportunity to meet other parents to discuss the meaning and purpose of raising their child as Catholic. Contact

Blue Knights - Catholic boys club for boys in 1st through 4th Grade, that teaches the concept of Knighthood based on virtue. Meetings are held on Monday nights from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Parish Center. Contact

Bus Driver - Contact

Catechist - Provide the faith formation to our youth by teaching CCD classes. Contact

CYO Basketball - Contact

Field Trip Chaperone - Contact

FOCCUS Couples - Contact

JH/HS Bible Study - Seventh and Eighth Grade students wanting to dig a little deeper into God's word. Contact

Little Flowers - A program whose goal is to help young girls gain strong self-esteem in being young Catholic girls. Meetings are once a month from September thru April after school until 5:00 pm in the Parish Center. Contact

Ministry of Mothers - Catholic Mothers committed to creating a warm, welcoming environment for Catholic moms in the Minster community to aid in fellowship, friendship, service, and fun for expecting mothers and mothers of young children. Contact 

Quo Vadis - Contact

Regnum Christi - Contact

Schoenstatt - Contact

Small Group Leaders (Faith Fire & Daring Disciples) - Contact

Summer Camps & Conferences - Attend various retreats throughout the summer. Contact 

Vacation Bible School - Event held in the summer for elementary students. Contact

Love in Action Contact:

Bereavement - Extends prayerful support to parishioners who have lost a loved one. Contact

Brothers in Faith - We invite all men to join us as we get together with the intention of helping each other become better men, fathers, husbands, brothers, and sons all through God’s guidance. Contact

Catholic Finanical Life - Contact

Grief Share - A friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences so you don’t go through the grieving process alone. Contact

Knights of Columbus - Men of faith from Minster, New Bremen, and Fort Loramie doing good works of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity. Contact

Knights of St. John - Contact

Minister to Sick/Homebound - Visit parishioners in efforts to help the bereaved, homebound, hospitalized and those in any particular need. Contact Ken Wuebker

Mission Commission - Contact

Oktoberfest Bingo - Contact

Oktoberfest Reuben Booth - Contact

Parish Center Library Coordinator - Contact

Parish Mailing & Assembly - Contact

Service Hours - Contact

Soup Kitchen - Contact

St. Augustine Groundskeeping - Contact

Stewardship:

Building & Maintenance - Contact

Cemetery Board - Contact

Education Commission - Contact

Lenten Soup & Stations - Contact

Prayer Chain - Prays for the needs of anyone requesting special prayers. Contact

Stronger in the Word (Men's Prayer Group) - A weekly exploration of the Sunday Mass readings for men. Join us Saturday’s from 7:30 - 8:30 am in the Parish Center as we strengthen our appreciation for the Lord. Offered by Brothers in Faith Contact

Women's Prayer Group - Meets every Tuesday at 8:30 am at the Rectory. All woman are welcome to join for Gospel reflection, prayer, and fellowship. Contact

Eucharist:

Cantor - Lead the music at liturgical celebrations. Contact Brenda Barhorst

Extraordinary Minister - Serve God and their parish by ministering communion during Mass (must be confirmed) Contact Parish Office

Extraordinary Ministers To the Homebound - Bring the Eucharist and the Word of God to shut-in parishioners. Contact Parish Office 

Extraordinary Ministers To Nursing Homes - Bring the Eucharist and the Word of God to parishioners residing at Briarwood Village. Contact Parish Office

Funeral Volunteers - Help with any of the following at funeral Masses (reader, server, usher, extraordinary minister) Contact

Live Stream – Stream Masses. Contact Parish Office 

Mass Server - Assist at the Eucharist by carrying candles in processions and help set the altar. Servers include youth in grades 4 through 12. Contact Parish Office

Reader - Proclaim the Word of God at Masses. Contact Parish Office

Rosary Leader - Leads the Rosary before Masses at weekday and weekend Masses. Contact 

Sacristan - Take care of the sacristy such as cleaning liturgical vessels and candles used during the Eucharist and clean linens and vestments. Contact Janet Heitkamp

Ushers - Assist with the flow of parishioners, provide worship aids, arrange seating, take up the offering, assist at communication, and hand out bulletins. Contact Parish Office

Evangelization:

Catechist - Provide the faith formation to our youth by teaching CCD classes. Contact

Ladies Sodality - A formal organization of parish women dedicated to growing closer to Jesus Christ through devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Contact

Men's Sodality - Men who foster spiritual growth, encourage Catholic leadership, and engage in charitable or apostolic work. Contact

Parish Council – A group of laypeople and staff that helps the pastor plan, guide, and evaluate the pastoral life and mission of the parish. Contact

Love in Action:

Bereavement Group - Extends prayerful support to parishioners who have lost a loved one. Contact

Stewardship:

Flowers & Gardening - Helps with the beautification of plants and flowers outside of church. Contact

Money Counters – Count the offerings after weekend Masses. Contact Sue Roeckner

Property & Improvements - Oversees the physical condition of the parish buildings, land, and equipment. They aid in the short and long term needs for maintenance, replacement, and expansion. Contact

Snow Removal - Contact

Eucharist:

Extraordinary Ministers - Serve God and their parish by ministering communion during Mass (must be confirmed) Contact

Mass Server - Assist at the Eucharist by carrying candles in processions and help set the altar. Contact

Reader - Proclaim the Word of God at Masses. Contact

Rosary Leader - Leads the Rosary before Masses at weekday and weekend Masses. Contact

Sacristan - Take care of the sacristy such as cleaning liturgical vessels and candles used during the Eucharist and clean linens and vestments. Contact

Ushers - Assist with the flow of parishioners, provide worship aids, arrange seating, take up the offering, assist at communication, and hand out bulletins. Contact

Evangelization:

Catechist - Provide the faith formation to our youth by teaching CCD classes. Contact

Love in Action:

Bereavement Group - Extends prayerful support to parishioners who have lost a loved one. Contact

Catholic Financial Life - Contact

Knights of Columbus - Contact

Knights of St. John - Contact

Stewardship:

Finance Committee - Occasionally Meets with the committee and business managers. Contact

Flowers & Gardening - Helps with the beautification of plants and flowers outside of church. Contact

Property & Improvements - Oversees the physical condition of the parish buildings, land, and equipment. They aid in the short and long term needs for maintenance, replacement, and expansion. Contact

Eucharist:

Eucharistic Adoration - Volunteers sign up for shifts between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm on Mondays to pray for one hour each week. Contact

Extraordinary Ministers - Serve God and their parish by ministering communion during Mass (must be confirmed) Contact Parish Office

Extraordinary Ministers To the Homebound - Bring the Eucharist and the Word of God to shut-in parishioners. Contact

Extraordinary Ministers To Nursing Homes - Bring the Eucharist and the Word of God to parishioners residing at Briarwood Village. Contact Bob Dippold (419-305-0128)

Funeral Volunteers - Help with any of the following at funeral Masses (reader, server, usher, extraordinary minister) Contact Kelly Schmitmeyer (419-852-5973)

Mass Server - Assist at the Eucharist by carrying candles in processions and help set the altar. Servers include youth in grades 4 through 12. Contact Parish Office 

Reader - Proclaim the Word of God at Masses. Contact Parish Office 

Rosary Leader - Leads the Rosary before Masses at weekday and weekend Masses. Contact Parish Office 

Sacristan - Take care of the sacristy such as cleaning liturgical vessels and candles used during the Eucharist and clean linens and vestments. Contact Deb Beyke (419-953-6500)

Ushers - Assist with the flow of parishioners, provide worship aids, arrange seating, take up the offering, assist at communication, and hand out bulletins. Contact Parish Office

Evangelization:

Catechist - Provide the faith formation to our youth by teaching CCD classes. Contact Judy Forsthoefel

Ladies Sodality - A formal organization of parish women dedicated to growing closer to Jesus Christ through devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Contact

Men's Sodality - Men who foster spiritual growth, encourage Catholic leadership, and engage in charitable or apostolic work. Contact

Parish Council - A group of laypeople and staff that helps the pastor plan, guide, and evaluate the pastoral life and mission of the parish. Contact

Love in Action:

Bereavement Group - Extends prayerful support to parishioners who have lost a loved one. Contact

Stewardship:

Clean the church basement - Help maintain a clean basement. Contact Karen Kuess (419-953-5342)

Flowers & Weeding - Helps with the beautification of plants, flowers, and bushes outside of church. Contact Judy Forsthoefel

Money Counters - Count the offerings after weekend Masses. Contact Sue Roeckner

Mowing - Maintain the grass around church. Contact Tom Wilker

Property & Improvements - Oversees the physical condition of the parish buildings, land, and equipment. They aid in the short and long term needs for maintenance, replacement, and expansion. Contact Tom Wilker

Snow Removal -  Help remove snow from sidewalks and parking lot. Contact

Eucharist:

Extraordinary Ministers - Serve God and their parish by ministering communion during Mass (must be confirmed) Contact Parish Office 

Extraordinary Ministers To the Homebound - Bring the Eucharist and the Word of God to shut-in parishioners. Contact Janie Luebke (419-305-0764)

Extraordinary Ministers To Nursing Homes - Bring the Eucharist and the Word of God to parishioners residing at Briarwood Village. Contact Bob Dippold (419-305-0128)

Funeral Volunteers - Help with any of the following at funeral Masses (reader, server, usher, extraordinary minister) Contact Irene Bruns (419-925-4712)

Mass Server - Assist at the Eucharist by carrying candles in processions and help set the altar. Servers include youth in grades 4 through 12. Contact Parish Office

Reader - Proclaim the Word of God at Masses. Contact Parish Office 

Rosary Leader - Leads the Rosary before Masses at weekday and weekend Masses. Contact Bill Doenges (567-644-8741)

Sacristan - Take care of the sacristy such as cleaning liturgical vessels and candles used during the Eucharist and clean linens and vestments. Contact Michelle Tobe 

Ushers - Assist with the flow of parishioners, provide worship aids, arrange seating, take up the offering, assist at communication, and hand out bulletins. Contact Parish Office 

Prayer Lines - Provide extra prayer to people in times of need. Contact Irene Bruns (419-925-4712)

Evangelization:

Catechist - Provide the faith formation to our youth by teaching CCD classes. Contact Carla Hartings

Ladies Sodality - A formal organization of parish women dedicated to growing closer to Jesus Christ through devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Contact

Men's Sodality -  Men who foster spiritual growth, encourage Catholic leadership, and engage in charitable or apostolic work. Contact

Parish Council – A group of laypeople and staff that helps the pastor plan, guide, and evaluate the pastoral life and mission of the parish. Contact

Love in Action:

Bereavement Group - Extends prayerful support to parishioners who have lost a loved one. Contact

Stewardship:

Flowers & Gardening - Helps with the beautification of plants and flowers outside of church. Contact

Money Counters – Count the offerings after weekend Masses. Contact Sue Fortkamp

Property & Improvements - Oversees the physical condition of the parish buildings, land, and equipment. They aid in the short and long term needs for maintenance, replacement, and expansion. Contact Jim Ungruhn (419-584-8545)

Snow Removal -  Help remove snow from sidewalks and parking lot. Contact