Social Ministry

• CYO
What We Do: Coordinate youth athletic activities for 3th to 8th grades, including gym times and equipment for each sport.
Training: Interest and some knowledge of athletic activities. Coaches must be VIRTUS certified.
Time Commitment: Varies
Contact: Paul Jacobsen 422-5787 or goodshepherdsports@yahoo.com
• Families with Young Children
What We Do: Bring families with children ages birth to pre-K together for social and Service events, playdates, Bible/book studies, babysitting co-ops and other activities as desired. Link to our website by visiting www.goodshepherdshawnee.org
Training: Willing to meet other families and teach children the importance of church involvement.
Time Commitment: As little or as much as you are willing.
Contact: David and Tonya Gast 268-0962, or goodshepherdyoungfam@gmail.com or visit our site at https://sites.google.com/site/gsfamilieswithyoungchildren/
• Knights of Columbus
What We Do: A fraternal order for men over 18 that provides service and support to parish and community.
Training: Fraternal initiation required.
Time Commitment: Varies as to each person's level of commitment.
Contact: Robb Snawerdt, gskofc@gmail.com
• Married Couples
What We Do: Participate in monthly social activities, including assisting with Fall Festival and Lollapalooza.
Training: None. Need to like making new friends and participating in parish life.
Time Commitment: 2-4 hours for monthly meetings. Special events as needed.
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Contact: Kelly Peddicord, kapeddicor@msn.com
• Scouting Volunteer
What We Do: Lead, monitor and encourage young people to achieve and become leaders in the parish and community.
Training: Varies according to type and level of involvement.
Time Commitment: 1-3 hours per week, plus special events for at least one year
Contact: Boy Scouts (6th grade and up): Dan Bukovaz 913-894-5600 or cell 913-207-5684 dbukovaz@kc.rr.com; , Cub Scouts (1st-5th grade) Joe Quinn, jmquinn72@gmail.com or 913-735-6315
Girl Scouts: Sandy Coy 599-5883 dscoy@me.com
• Shepherd's Call
What We Do: Plan and publish Shepherd's Call, the monthly parish newsletter.
Training: An interest in writing, photography, etc. Enjoys writing fact and/or human interest stories about parish life.
Time Commitment: Varies according to interest.
Contact: Ruth Misiewicz 541-1851 ksmisiewicz@everestkc.net
• Spirit CafĂ©/Hospitality Sunday
What We Do: Greet people, develop and coordinate activities to encourage parishioners to meet new friends and old, set-up and serve food & coffee after Masses.
Training: None. Need a friendly smile and enjoy meeting people.
Time Commitment: Varies in this once per month event. About 1-2 hours once a month.
Contact: Donna Cornett, vcornett@kc.rr.com
• Welcome Breakfast
What We Do: Plan and host breakfast for new members.
Training: None. Need to be warm and friendly and like to meet people.
Time Commitment: 3-4 hours two times a year.
Contact: Staci Burson, stacilynneburson@yahoo.com
• Welcome Committee
What We Do: Welcome new parishioners by phone or home visits
Training: Friendly and outgoing, likes to meet people
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per month as needed
Contact: Mary Hyde 390-0388