Building& Grounds
The Building and Grounds Committee makes recommendations concerning upkeep and maintenance of all buildings and grounds owned by the parish. This includes safety issues, annual safety reviews, and preventative maintenance. We welcome any parish member who would be willing to share their knowledge or time.
There are many opportunities within the Parish if you wish to volunteer your time and talents on an occasional basis. The Parish Office keeps a list of “odd jobs” that need to be done. You may want to check that list or call the office to see if there is something you would like to do.
Snow Removal & Lawn Care pitch in a help where needed, snow and ice removal before and during the school day is an easy way to help out.
Teams of volunteers care for the courtyard landscape during the growing season to keep the weeds under control.
Altar Society groups deep clean the church before Easter and Christmas.
Join your parish family and help with maintenance around the grounds in the Spring and Fall, there is a job for everyone no matter your age or ability.
Communication & Fellowship
The purpose of the Communication and Fellowship committee is to provide a welcoming atmosphere and to promote Parish fellowship. Committee members assist the Parish by providing schedules for greeters, ushers, gift presenters, lectors/readers, acolytes and servers. The committee will make suggestions for continued improvement.
Women of All Saints and St. John Parishes are members of the Orleans Deanery (ODCCW).
The LDCCW is made up of Catholic women from each Deanery in the Diocese.
There are six Commissions which concentrate on concerns in the following areas:
- Church
- Family
- Community
- International
- Legislation
- Organization.
If you would like more information, please contact the President of the PCCW (formerly Altar Society).
Volunteers are needed for occasional office projects. If you are interested in helping fold bulletins, prepare the newsletter for mailing, and other special projects throughout the year, please call the Parish Office and offer a gift of your time as an office volunteer.
Volenteers needed to send info and activities about parish life to the Diocesan Newspaper - Southern Nebraska Register.
Evangelization & Stewardship
Stewardship, like Evangelization, is simply proclaiming the word of Christ by the way we live our everyday lives. All that we have is a gift from God. Through Stewardship, we return our gifts to God with increase. Through Evangelization, we share the message of God’s word with others. Stewardship and Evangelization are best proclaimed by the way we live our lives and treat others.
The Parish Evangelization Team
The Parish Evangelization Team is currently in its beginning stages, the team will begin by evangelizing various groups within the parish.
The effort is to give good Catholics a “shot in the arm”.
As the team grows, it will focus on Catholics who have not been reached through the active ministries. From there, it will go where the Spirit leads them. Please consider becoming a member of this team.
The Stewardship Committee
The Stewardship Committee works to encourage and foster a Christian community atmosphere whereby the spiritual and social needs of others can be realized by sharing the gifts of Time, Talent, and Treasure.
This is accomplished through Stewardship education and by providing information about opportunities for parishioners to become involved in the Parish or community.
The committee meets periodically to discuss different ways to educate parishioners about the benefits of stewardship which include a sense of belonging, involvement, and commitment to the family, parish, community, and beyond.
Meetings will be announced in the bulletin and are open to anyone who would like to attend.
The Finance Committee assists the Pastor and parish trustees with planning and monitoring of fiscal operations of the Parish. This includes developing the annual budget and addressing financial obligations and future needs.
The Finance Committee consists of the Pastor, the Parish Trustees and others appointed by the Pastor.
The committee will assist, counsel and advise the Pastor in the overall fiscal operations of the Parish. They will meet with the Pastor to assist in planning and monitoring the annual budget and will encourage the Stewardship Way of Life.
The Finance Committee will also work with other committees to investigate ways to ensure funds are available to implement the one-year, three-year and five-year plans.
The collection counters are responsible for counting, separating and categorizing the weekly Sunday Offering and any special collections. This is done for All Saints and St. John Parishes. The counting is done at All Saints and the money counters work in groups of two. If interested in helping with this task, contact Father.
The Charity and Stewardship Appeal (CSA) takes place in May.
Two couples from each Parish are needed to be the “Coordinators” of the annual appeal. This involves attending a dinner meeting and picking up the materials for the Parish.
Parish Council members help by working before and after Masses to assist parishioners and help them fill out their pledge cards if necessary.
The coordinators record the weekly contribution and turn the cards and monies over to Father.
After the parish goal is met, the donations are returned to the Parish.
The All Saints Parish Council works with the Pastor to formulate and evaluate policy, identify goals and develop plans for their implementation. It is the central communicating, coordinating and advisory body for the parish.
To facilitate the work of the Parish Council, each member is assigned to be a part of one of the standing committees.
Members of the Parish Council include the Pastor, seven (7) at-large members elected by the parish community and the two (2) trustees of the parish corporation who are appointed by the Pastor and approved by the Bishop.
The 7 at-large members each serve a three (3) year term.
The Parish Council meets in the Parish Library on the third Monday of the month at 6:30 P.M.
All parishioners are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The Guardian Angel program was developed to ensure that a Catholic school education would be available to all families, regardless of their ability to pay the cost of tuition and/or books. Anyone may donate to this fund and the money is used to help those with a financial need. The names of donors and recipients are kept confidential. If you wish to help out a particular student or family, that can be arranged by calling the school office. No child will be denied a Catholic education because of an inability to pay tuition.
Prayer & Spiritual Life
The Prayer and Spiritual Life Committee promotes and provides opportunities for personal and public worship, prayer and spiritual growth. It also offers suggestions to help plan weekly liturgy and special liturgical celebrations which may include, but are not limited to: Easter, Christmas, Advent, Lent, Eucharistic Adoration, Parish Feast Day, Youth Mass, World Marriage Day and Mothers/Fathers Day.
Acolytes are men over 21 years of age who are trained and installed to assist at Mass and when necessary to help with the distribution of Holy Communion as extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist. They may be asked to participate in various Religious Ceremonies and Processions throughout the year.
Boys starting in the 3rd grade are trained by Father to assist at Mass when deemed ready be their parents. Their names are added to the altar server schedule. The Coordinator provides a list of weekend Mass servers semi-annually. Servers may be asked to volunteer for special services, funerals, holy days, etc. Altar servers are responsible for finding a substitute if they are unable to serve when assigned.
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist to the Homebound are men and women who have been trained, registered and certified by the Diocesan Chancery Office and entrusted with the sacred mission to take Holy Communion to the sick and/or the homebound. Normally working in pairs and ministering to the same people, we build a rapport with the homebound individuals. We take Communion to the homebound 3 times a month and Father personally visits the homebound once a month. This ministry shows devoted concern for those that are physically sick or handicapped. If you are interested in becoming an Extraordinary Minister of the Holy Eucharist, please contact Father or the Parish Office.
Lectors (installed men) and Readers (uninstalled) are trained to proclaim the Word of God in the Mass liturgy. Lectors and Readers are scheduled for all Masses, daily as well as Sunday. Mandatory training is required. Contact the Pastor for more details.
Mass greeters are present at the main entrance to the Church on Saturday evening and/or Sunday morning. Greeters welcome parishioners and guests to the celebration of Mass. Greeters hand out bulletins, welcome newcomers, answer questions and distribute other material as needed. If you would like to be added to the list of Greeters, please call the contact person or the Parish Office. A list is compiled yearly and weekly assignments are listed in the bulletin
The Music Ministry requires the talents of musicians including organists, pianists, guitarists, and other instrumentalists. Cantors lead the singing at some Masses. If you are interested being a part of the music ministry, please contact the Parish Office. New members are welcome.
ADULT CHOIR
The adult choir provides music at Christmas, Easter, and other special liturgies throughout the year. Any adult who is interested in being a part of the adult choir is encouraged to call the contact person.
The Music Ministry requires the talents of musicians including organists, pianists, guitarists, and other instrumentalists. Cantors lead the singing at some Masses. If you are interested being a part of the music ministry, please contact the Parish Office. New members are welcome.
The Divine Mercy Chaplet is recited before the weekend Masses at 5:00 P.M. on Saturday evening and at 10:00 AM on Sunday morning. The rosary is recited 20 minutes before every Mass. Leaders are needed and welcomed. There are instruction booklets for the Divine Mercy Chaplet and the Rosary available in the vestibule of the Church. Both prayers are a great pathway to the heart of Jesus through meditation. Individual or group instruction is available. Time commitment is only 10 or 20 minutes once a month.
The purpose of the Sacristan is the care of the Sacristy and its contents, including altar cloths, vessels, vestments, etc. Altar cloths and vestments are cleaned as needed. The Sacristan has also cared for the altar flowers and decorated the Church for special occasions such as Christmas, Holy Week, Easter, Thanksgiving, etc. Extra help is needed especially when decorating the Church.
Ushers guide and assist parishioners and guest to their seats, are alert to their safety, and answer any questions they may have. Ushers also are responsible for taking up the collection during Mass. A list of usher assignments is compiled yearly. Volunteers are needed.
Oblates of St. Benedict are Christian individuals or families who have associated themselves with a Benedictine community in order to enrich their Christian way of life. Oblates shape their lives by living the wisdom of Christ as interpreted by St. Benedict. Oblates seek God by striving to become holy in their chosen way of life. By integrating their prayer and work, they manifest Christ's presence in society. Oblates concern themselves with striving to be what they are, people of God and temples of the Holy Spirit. Their prayer life will flow from this awareness, as will their willingness to offer themselves (that is the meaning of the word oblate) for the service of God and neighbor to the best of their ability. Oblates do not take on a new set of religious practices and are not required to say a certain number of prayers or engage in special devotions. They do not live in a religious community or take vows. The role of Oblates is to live in the world, to become holy in the world, to do what they can to bring the world to God by being witnesses of Christ by word and example to those around them. A course of study is required to become a Benedictine Oblate
Cursillo is a short course in the study of Christianity resulting in an attempt to create small groups of Christians that will evangelize their environments with the Gospel spirit. They help persons to live what is fundamental for being a Christian by committing themselves to the spiritual aids the Church offers in order to grow in Piety, Study and Action. The group meets weekly to share, provide support, and grow in the spiritual walk through life. There is also a monthly meeting called Ultreya which includes members from other Catholic Parishes in our area.
Families who enthrone the Sacred Heart of Jesus in their homes recognize Jesus as the King of Love and the Head of their household and invite Him to live in their home. A picture or icon of the Sacred Heart will be honored by displaying it in a prominent place in the home. Promoters will meet with the family to educate and prepare them for the home Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Father will bless the home, if desired, and will lead the Enthronement Ceremony.
The Prayer Chain is used to initiate prayer for those in need. It is activated by calling a contact person or the Parish Office. Prayer requests are forwarded in two ways: a telephone calling tree and through a group email.
NOTE: You may give as little or as much information as you wish, however you must have permission of the person for whom you are requesting prayers. If you would like to join one of the Prayer chains, please call the Parish Office or a Prayer Chain contact person.
Social Action
The Social Action Committee addresses the needs of persons who are poor, oppressed, lonely, grieving, in crisis situations, pre-born, abused, etc. These may include, but are not limited to: visits, phone calls, benefit dinners, meals, transportation, etc. The committee currently meets on an “as needed” basis.
Catholic Social Services offers a wide range of programs and various types of assistance to individuals and families in need. The mission of Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska is to perform the Works of Mercy in response to God's Call.
For more information contact CSS
- 402-474-1600 in Lincoln
- 402-463-2112 in Hastings
- email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Arrangements may be made to serve a meal to the family and friends of the deceased following the funeral. Volunteers provide salads and desserts. The coordinator will contact volunteers to help prepare and serve the meal following the funeral Mass. The Knights of Columbus are contacted and set up the tables for the meal.
The purpose of this ministry is to increase respect for human life at all stages. We work with the parish priest to organize and implement efforts of the Bishop’s Pastoral Plan for Pro Life activities in the parish. The committee should meet monthly to plan pro life activities for the parish.
Project Rachel is the post-abortion ministry of the Catholic Church through which trained priests and professionals are available to help you begin the process of healing the spiritual and emotional wounds caused by the loss of a child through abortion. This ministry is open to men and women of all faiths. For help call: 1-800-964-3787. Or contact Greg Schleppenbach, Executive Director, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
