2025 Renewal/Formation
The 2025 Renewal/Formation for liturgical ministers is on the explanation of the Mass. Please watch the video that Deacon Dave and Nathan Higgerson created on the topic.
Supporting a Liturgical Ministry is an excellent way to exercise stewardship within the parish. Ss. Peter & Paul offers many opportunities, and we invite you to explore the many options. Contact Darlene Niebruegge for scheduling information.
Church Decorating
Parishioners decorate the worship space to promote mediation and reflection for major feast days and the liturgical season. Contact the Parish Office for information or Carol Postlewait.
Extraordinary Ministers
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:
Parishioners, commissioned by the bishop, are trained to help distribute Holy Communion at Mass.
Extraordinary Ministers to the Homebound:
Special Ministers of the Eucharist are needed to bring Holy Communion to the parishioners challenged by confinement, to conduct Communion Services.
Extraordinary Ministers to the Nursing Home:
Special Ministers of the Eucharist are needed to bring Holy Communion to the parishioners residing at the local nursing home, to conduct Communion Services.
Contact Nathan Higgerson for more information.
Parishioners, commissioned by the bishop, are trained to help distribute Holy Communion at Mass.
Extraordinary Ministers to the Homebound:
Special Ministers of the Eucharist are needed to bring Holy Communion to the parishioners challenged by confinement, to conduct Communion Services.
Extraordinary Ministers to the Nursing Home:
Special Ministers of the Eucharist are needed to bring Holy Communion to the parishioners residing at the local nursing home, to conduct Communion Services.
Contact Nathan Higgerson for more information.
Gift Bearers
Individuals, couples and families, in the name of the whole community, present the offertory gifts at the Eucharist. Contact Darlene Niebruegge or the Parish Office for more information.
Greeters
Serve by welcoming worshipers and assisting their fellow parishioners. Contact the Parish Office for information.
Heavenly Dusters
Volunteers join a team and help keep God's house clean. It takes about 2 hours for a team to clean every 5th week. If you have any questions, please contact Beth Holtschlag or the Parish Office.
Lectors
Parishioners gifted with the ability to proclaim the Word of God at Mass are invited to serve in this ministry. Preparation and training are given. Contact Donna Lance for more information.
Nursing Home Ministry
Your help is needed at Oak Hill Nursing Home with Sunday morning Communion Service. Volunteers assist residents to and from Communion Service beginning at 10:45 am. If you have any questions, please call Kathy Rippelmeyer at (618) 939-8083.
Sacristans
Parishioners who assist the priest and deacon with preparation for the weekend, holy day and funeral Masses. Duties include readying the sanctuary and worship space, preparing the host and cups and assisting the servers. Contact the parish office if you are interested in coordinating volunteers for this ministry.
Servers (Acolytes)
All students 3rd grade through high school are invited to assist at the altar. Special training is given to the students. We also have an Adult Server Ministry for those adults interested in being Acolytes. Contact Dave Miskell for more information.
Ushers
Serve by welcoming worshippers, taking up the collection, distributing bulletins and assisting their fellow parishioners. Contact Jeff Kraus for more information.