Ministries

• Adoration Ministry
• Altar Serving
• Eucharistic Ministry
• Lector Ministry
• Teams of Our Lady
• Usher Ministry

• Bereavement Committee (Funeral Teams)
• Caring Committee (Meals Ministry)
• Christmas Families Ministry (WSE)
• Gardening Ministry
• Helping Hands (KofC)
• Homebound Ministry
• Liturgical Environment Ministry
• Mailing Ministry
• Nursery & Babysitting Ministry
• Phone Ministry
• Rosary Garden Maintenance Ministry
• Welcome Ministry

• Christmas Bazaar (WSE)
• Flower Sales (WSE)
• Deanery Council
• Parish Council
• Respect Life Committee
• Santa's Attic (WSE)
• Stewardship Committee
• St. Vincent de Paul Conference

Interested in getting involved? Click on one of the tiles above to learn more about our dedicated ministry groups, or browse through the options below to see where you fit in. We're happy you're here!

Serve God through prayer and participation in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

• Adoration Ministry  
  Eucharistic Adoration is the gift of spending time with our Lord in the exposed Blessed Sacrament. Time in Adoration can be spent in prayer, quiet reflection, or relaxation in the peace found in the presence of God. Adoration is available every Monday after daily Mass, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. 
  
  All are welcome to stop by, or to sign up for a scheduled weekly Adoration time. For additional information or to sign up for a time, contact the Parish Office.

• Altar Serving  
  Altar servers assist the clergy during the Mass, and by their example, inspire the congregation to worship Our Lord. 
  
  Altar servers must be parishioners in 4^th grade or older, and must receive training regarding their specific duties. For additional information or to receive training, contact the Religious Education Office.

• Eucharistic Ministry
  When the pastoral need arises, Eucharistic Ministers assist the clergy during Mass in the timely and reverent distribution of the Precious Body and Blood.
  
  Eucharistic Ministers must receive formation and training, which takes place throughout the year or by appointment. For additional information or to inquire about training, contact the Parish Office.

• Lector Ministry
  The primary duty of a lector is to proclaim the Word of God to enlighten the hearts of His people. During the Mass, lectors read the First and Second Readings and the General Intercessions. 
  
  Lectors must be parishioners over the age of 13 and in full communion with the Catholic Church, authorized and trained for this ministry. For additional information or to receive training, contact the Parish Office.

• Teams of Our Lady  
  This ministry is an international movement composed of married couples. Its purpose is to foster growth in the spiritual life of the family through a program of prayer and study. 
  
  For additional information, contact the Parish Office.

• Usher Ministry
  Ushers are responsible for attending to the needs of parishioners before, during, and after Mass. Primary responsibilities of ushers include joyfully greeting parishioners in the Gathering Space, handing out bulletins, directing people to their seats, passing collection baskets, guiding Communion lines, cleaning pews after Mass, and being available to assist with special needs.
  
  Those interested in becoming ushers are encouraged to commit to weekly availability at one of the three weekend Masses. Substitute ushers are also welcome. For additional information, contact the Parish Office.
  
          

Offer your time and talents to care for the needs of our parish community.

• Bereavement Committee (Funeral Teams)
  The Bereavement Committee offers support and comfort to families during times of grief. Members form funeral teams who prepare food and serve luncheons for the family and friends of deceased parishioners, typically held in the parish hall. The ministry works on an as-needed basis, and may be called upon for multiple services in a month.
  
  For additional information, contact the Parish Office.

• Caring Committee (Meals Ministry)      
  The Caring Committee is responsible for bringing meals to parishioners who are hospitalized or experiencing a temporary illness or crisis. 
  
  For additional information, contact the Parish Office.

• Christmas Families Ministry (WSE)
  Each winter, the Women of St. Edward organize this ministry to collect and provide Christmas gifts to families in need.
  
  For additional information, see the Women of St. Edward page above or contact Annie Lach.

• Gardening Ministry 
  The Gardening Ministry helps to maintain the church grounds as a beautiful and prayerful reflection of God’s creation. By caring for the landscape, members create a welcoming environment for all who visit the parish.
  
  For additional information, contact the Parish Office.

• Helping Hands (KofC)
  The Helping Hands ministry is a community service initiative in which members of the Knights of Columbus offer their time and skill to support community members in need with practical tasks including home repairs, yard work, and other necessary services.
  
  For additional information, see the Knights of Columbus page above or contact Ray Stankunas.

• Homebound Ministry - Currently Suspended
  The Homebound Ministry provides connection for parishioners who are unable to come to church and would welcome a visit. Parishioners may reside in Granville, Pataskala, and Alexandria, as well as east of Newark and north of Utica.
  
  For additional information, contact the Parish Office.

• Liturgical Environment Ministry
  The Liturgical Environment Ministry helps to plan, decorate, and maintain our Church and Gathering Space throughout the liturgical year. The ministry team works together to create welcoming and meaningful spaces, especially during the most sacred seasons.
  
  For additional information, contact the Parish Office.

• Mailing Ministry
  The Mailing Ministry is responsible for helping to prepare and send out large parish mailings for events or other occasions. This ministry supports greater engagement and connectivity among our parish family.
  
  For additional information, contact the Parish Office.

• Nursery & Babysitting Ministry
  Volunteers in the Nursery & Babysitting Ministry provide childcare during parish events, allowing parents of small children to fully participate in the life of the parish.
  
  For additional information, contact the Parish Office.

• Phone Ministry
  The Phone Ministry provides support to the parish by helping to reach out to parishioners when necessary. This ministry helps foster connection and communication among the parish community.
  
  For additional information, contact the Parish Office.

• Rosary Garden Maintenance Ministry
  The Rosary Garden Maintenance Ministry cares for our beautiful Rosary Garden. This team provides necessary services such as sweeping, weeding, and beautifying the area to ensure that it remains a beautiful and reverent spot to pray.
  
  For additional information, contact the Parish Office.

• Welcome Ministry
  The Welcome Ministry is responsible for contacting new parishioners and welcoming them to our parish. 
  
  For additional information, contact Betty Terlecky.
           

Help guide our parish on its mission to joyfully share God's Word.

• Christmas Bazaar (WSE)
  The Christmas Bazaar is a holiday event organized by the Women of St. Edward, and takes place each year on the first Saturday of December. Vendors gather in Enke Parish Hall and throughout the church building to sell crafts and unique items. Proceeds benefit the charitable works of the Women of St. Edward.
  
  For additional information about the Christmas Bazaar, see the Women of St. Edward page above. If you are interested in being a vendor or volunteering to help out, contact Annie Lach.

• Deanery Council
  The Deanery Council Representative is appointed from the membership of the Parish Council, and represents the Church of St. Edward the Confessor at Deanery meetings. Parish volunteers assist the Representative.
  
  For additional information, contact the Parish Office.

• Parish Council
  The St. Edward Parish Council is comprised of voting members, as well as all current staff of St. Edward, who participate as non-voting members. The Parish Council supports various activities of the parish including, but not limited to, assisting Fr. Hayes in discerning the future direction for the parish, participating with the pastoral leadership and parish staff in making decisions for the parish, listening to and sharing the concerns and needs of parishioners, helping to solve problems brought to the council, communicating goals, policies, activities, and decisions of the council to the parish community, encouraging and supporting parishioner initiative, involvement, and decision making at all levels of parish life, and setting a good example of the parish in the community.
  
  Members serve a three-year term beginning in September, and may serve up to two terms for a total of six years. Elected officers within the council include President, Vice President, and Secretary, and elections are held at the June meeting. Other members represent various areas of parish life in six categories: Administration, At-Large, Community Relations, Education, Liturgy, and Social Concern. These members are selected through a random drawing once all applications have been received.
  
  The Parish Council holds regular meetings in Enke Parish Hall, and all parishioners are welcome to attend. If you have a cause to bring before the council, you must make a request to the Council President by 12:00 p.m. on the day before the meeting. For additional information, or to inquire about serving on the Parish Council, contact the Parish Office.

• Respect Life Committee
  The Respect Life Committee fosters awareness of and respect for the intrinsic value of every human life, with special focus on abortion, scientific embryo research, euthanasia, and contraception. Committee activities and programs concentrate on prayer, education, awareness, direct support to women in crisis pregnancies, and political advocacy. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the Conference Room. 
  
  For additional information, contact John Koenig.

• Santa's Attic (WSE)
  The popular Santa's Attic Sale is a Christmas fundraiser organized by the Women of St. Edward, taking place each year on the first Saturday in November. Volunteers collect and sell thousands of gently-used Christmas items, including decorations, dishes, wreaths, and more. Many helping hands are needed to make the event a success, turning Enke Parish Hall into a spectacular Christmas display. Proceeds from the sale benefit the charitable works of the Women of St. Edward.
  
  For additional information about the sale, see the Women of St. Edward page above. If you are interested in donating or volunteering for the sale, contact Annie Lach.

• Stewardship Committee
  The Stewardship Committee is responsible for overseeing the use of parish resources. This ministry is designed to ensure that our parish is providing for the needs of all parishioners.
  
  For additional information, contact the Parish Office.

• St. Vincent de Paul Conference
  Inspired by the values of the Gospels and the tradition of Blessed Frederic Ozanam and St. Vincent de Paul, the St. Edward St. Vincent de Paul Conference leads parishioners in united spiritual growth by providing person-to-person service to the needy and suffering in our area. Meetings are held on the third Sunday of each month at 12:00 p.m.
  
  For additional information, contact John Murphy, care of the Parish Office.