Council of Catholic Women
Summary: St. Helen CCW supports, educates, and empowers all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership and service. Our programs respond with Gospel values to the needs of the Church and society in the modern world. St. Helen CCW is an affiliate of the National Council of Catholic Women, the Florida CCW, and the Palm Beach Diocesan CCW.
Events & Activities: St. Helen CCW serves and supports our community in various ways throughout the year. We raise money and have fun doing it! Our fundraising events include the Fall and Spring Card Parties, a Spring Fashion Show, and Chocolate Sunday. Our donations and fundraising funds have benefited the Angel / Back to Basics Program, Samaritan Center for Homeless Families, A Caring Center for Women, St. Helen Harvest Festival, St. Helen Catholic School (Adopt a Class and Scholarship Fund), Outreach, Youth on a Mission, and St. Helen Don Bosco Summer Camp, just to name a few. We also meet annually with our legislators during Catholic Days a the Capitol.
Time Commitment: We promote a variety of programs and projects, enabling each member to lead or participate as little or as much as she chooses.
Meetings: St. Helen CCW meets the first or second Tuesday of the month from September – May at 9:30 a.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall (923 19th Place, Vero Beach. Check the bulletin or newsletter for meeting specifics.
Contact: Mary Graves (President), 772-562-3072, E: marygraves.ccw@gmail.com or StHelenCCW@outlook.com
2021 / 2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Mary Graves Vice President: Janet Fraley Treasurer: Ellen Elia Recording Secretary: Kathi Inzano Corresponding Secretary: Debbie Wegner COMMITTEE CHAIRS Spirituality: Janet Fraley Leadership: Pat DiGeorge Service: Patricia Smith Parliamentarian: Kathy Morisette Legislation / Respect Life: Susan Baldwin Historian: Vita Rokaw Deanery: Jacki Cammarene Special Events: Karen Egan
Greeters
Purpose: Provide a friendly & warm greeting to all Parishioners.
Responsibilities: Welcome everyone with a smile and open the Church door for them.
Time Commitment: 15 minutes at the Mass you regularly attend.
Contact: Edwin Rojas at 772-321-7447, E: gluke241335@gmail.com
Hospitality Ministry
We are currently looking for someone to lead this ministry. We are open to new ideas. Please contact Deacon Dave or Laura Lewis at the parish office 567-5129, if you feel like you could help.
Purpose: Provides light refreshments after the 8:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses September through May.
Responsibilities: Set up and break down hospitality station. Have a friendly and outgoing personality and ability to greet parishioners. Make coffee and pick up pastries. Time commitment is 5 hours on Sunday morning with alternating teams.
Contact:
Knights of Columbus: Fourth Degree – Fr. Charles D. Brady Assembly
Purpose: This Assembly is composed of 4th Degree Knights from St. Helen and Holy Cross Churches. We promote patriotism and dedication to our nation’s ideals and we share with all Knights the principles of charity, unity, and fraternity. Membership is open to all 3rd Degree Knights in good standing.
Responsibilities: Our members promise to uphold those whose duty it is to administer the law; to defend the flag of our country, and the principles for which it stands, to maintain unity, and to practice the virtues of charity and brotherly love. We also encourage these ideals within the parish school and local community and we donate money to worthy organizations. Our Color Corps performs ceremonial duties at church events and at funerals for deceased Knights.
Time Commitment: We gather for a brief business meeting on the last Thursday of each month at 11:45 a.m. at Msgr. Nugent Hall. This is followed by lunch and a social hour. We also volunteer at the Victory Center in the Vero Beach Mall, while additional time is given to support fundraisers and special events as needed.
Contact: Ron Hunkapiller, Faithful Navigator, 914-536-0248, E: Rhunk49@gmail.com
Knights of Columbus: Mother of Perpetual Help / Council 5629
Purpose: The Knights of Columbus is the largest Fraternal Order in the world. In addition to the protection of affordable insurance, our members help each other and the greater community whenever and wherever we can. Membership is open to Catholic men age 18 and older.
Responsibilities: At St. Helen, our membership of over 240 Knights includes our pastor and several deacons, and we are involved in every aspect of parish life. We are committed to the mission of Christ here on earth by helping one another lead more virtuous and faith-filled lives, and we stand in solidarity with our clergy and the Church in everything we do.
Time Commitment: We are a volunteer organization and members are asked to do only as much as their time and interests allow. Even though you lead a busy life or may feel you have nothing to contribute, you will find an activity or program in which you can serve your family and your community as your grow closer to God. The personal rewards are immense, so please join us!
Contact: Bill Wetzel, 321-615-7684, E: wetz@raegan.com or Dan Delgado, 772-321-4730, E: dan@thedelgadogroup.com
Ladybug Boutique
Purpose: Members meet as a craft group to make items to sell in support of St. Helen Catholic School.
Responsibilities: Sewing, painting, knitting, quilting and crafts.
Time Commitment: Ladybugs meet year round (except in December) on Wednesday mornings from 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. in the Cottage. We host a booth at the Harvest Festival and have sales throughout the year. There is no mandatory commitment, come when you want.
Contact: Karen Egan, 772-567-5660, E: Karen_Egan@att.net or Phyllis Gardiner, 772-643-6676, E: phyllisgardiner@bellsouth.net.
Marriage and Family Ministry
Purpose: To support family life by offering education, enrichment, and support for families directly through parish based programs, as well as programs and opportunities offered through the Diocese of Palm Beach.
Responsibilities: Desire and interest to support the growing needs of families, be they spiritual, physical or emotional.
Time Commitment: Ability to work on various programs throughout the year with other active couples. Commitment can be limited based upon couple availability.
Contact: Paul and Patti Burgener, E: marriageandfamily@sthelenvero.org or Deacon Dave and Diane Hankle, 772-567-5129, E: dhankle@sthelenvero.org
Walk With Jesus
Purpose: Members meet weekly each Saturday at 8 a.m. for a fun spiritual exercise. We have Catholic Daily Reflections on Veteran’s Island, then continue on Riverside Park Trail.
Responsibilities: We walk approximately 3.5 miles total.
Time Commitment: Our walk takes us approximately an hour and fifteen minutes. There is no commitment; come when you can.
Contact: Pat DiGeorge, 770-605-5725, pdig@bellsouth.net
Young Adult Ministry
Purpose: We welcome young adults, ages 18-35, Catholic or curious, who are seeking authentic community, real conversations, shared adventures, and encouragement through the journey of being a Christ-follower in today’s world.
Events & Activities: Join other young adults from around the diocese for various fellowship, service, and spiritual formation opportunities. We often meet for meals and activities in the local community. We also help to organize trips to larger events and retreats. There is the opportunity to join our youth ministry team and serve as a “big brother or sister” to the teens in middle and high school. Please make sure that you are on our email list, added to our GroupMe texting group, or following us on Face Book (@sthelenyoungadultministry-verobeach) for updated announcements.
Time Commitment: We host a weekly Bible study and aim for at least one large social event a month (i.e. bowling, kayaking, brewery, beach day, festival, retreat, etc.).
Contact: Jackie Smith, 703-398-7728, j.smith@sthelenschoolvero.org