Parish Ministries

How you can get involved at our parish

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The parish of St. Augustine and Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is a vibrant faith community sharing the love of Christ throughout Jeffersonville and Southern Indiana. As a community of faith, we believe that everything God has given to us is intended to serve His divine plan. As part of our gratitude toward God and our commitment to live as disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, we share our time, talent and treasure to build up the Church and make our world a better place. If you are new to our parish or are looking for ways to share your time and talent, see the list below. (Note: This list is under construction and is incomplete.)


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Ministries at St. Augustine & Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish

  • Coffee & Donuts

    Chairperson: Pam Canter

    Fellowship opportunity after the 8:00 Sunday Mass at St. Augustine. Parishioners gather for a sweet treat and conversation in the Parish Hall.

    Volunteer
  • CCJ Quilters

    Chairperson: Denise Seis

    The Quilters of the Catholic Community of Jeffersonville welcome anyone with talents in quilting, sewing, crochet, or crafting as well as anyone interested in learning these skills. This group meets weekly on Tuesdays to make quilts for parish events or individuals as well as to make crafts to support parish ministries through its annual craft sale.

    Join us!
  • Young at Heart

    Chairperson: Rita Liebheit

    Open to adults of all ages, the group gathjers the first Monday of the month for fellowship, a guest speaker, and a pitch-in luncheon. This gathering is in St. Catharine Hall at Sacred Heart and begins at 11:30 a.m.

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  • Eucharistic Adoration

    Chairperson: Veronica Prechtel

    This ministry is dedicated to providing opportunities for parishioners to encounter and pray before the Blessed Sacrament including morning, daytime, and evening times. 

    Volunteer
  • Rosary

    Chairperson: Dorothy Kelly


    This ministry organizes parishioners to lead the congregation in the Rosary starting 30 minutes before each weekend Mass.


    Two other groups meet weekly to pray together: 

    Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m., temporarily in the Sacred Heart Cry Room

    Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Chapel with Adoration 

    Volunteer
  • Altar Servers

    Contact: Jesse Schuler


    Servers light candles, hold the books, handle the vessels, and arrange the liturgical cloths. This ministry is open to all young men and women grades fourth through 12th. Servers should be registered parishioners and must commit to serving one Mass per month.

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  • Lectors

    Contact: Jesse Schuler


    Lectors proclaim the readings from Scripture, with the exception of the Gospel. They may also announce the intentions for the general intercessions and, in the absence of the cantor of the psalms, read the psalm between readings. 

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  • Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist

    Contact: Jesse Schuler


    EMEs are fully initiated Catholics who are deputed to assist the priest with distributing Holy Communion during Mass, to bring Holy Communion to the sick and homebound, and to give viaticum to the dying.

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  • Greeters/Ushers

    Contact: Jesse Schuler


    Ushers and greeters are the first face of our parish. Ushers and greets should be welcoming and friendly to all parishioners and visitors arriving for Mass. These parishioners assist with the collection, finding 

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