These volunteers keep our parish grounds and building interiors looking good and welcoming to all.
Buildings & Grounds
Each parish has its own committee. The committee identifies the needs of the parish property, especially maintenance and upkeep, and makes recommendations to the Finance Council. Knowledge in areas of construction, building trades, and maintenance, as well as a general knowledge in several related areas is helpful.
AGES: Adults.
TIME COMMITMENT: One evening per month.
Assist in various “light” projects, which arise throughout the year.
AGES: Adults.
TIME COMMITMENT: As needed.
Volunteers assist with cleaning the church interior. They also wash windows and doors prior to weekend Masses. At HN, all vacuuming, dusting, mopping and cleaning of restrooms is done by volunteers. Others might also assist with various tasks such as putting out weekly bulletins, straightening missalettes, putting out or picking up various forms or information in pews. Skills or crafts desired from time to time include scrapbooking, sewing, typing, and other “fix-it” talents.
AGES: Adults and older teens.
TIME COMMITMENT: Year-round, when available.
Volunteers help keep our parish’s yards and flower beds looking good. They mow the lawn, do edging, plant, weed, and trim flowers, small trees and bushes, etc.
AGES: Adults and older teens.
TIME COMMITMENT: One to two hours Thursday mornings, when available, spring thru fall. SC meets on the first Monday morning of the month during summer.
Calvary Cemetery is owned and operated by our SNCP. Volunteers are needed to help maintain the property, especially mowing and trimming grass around the headstones throughout the cemetery, shrub care, debris pick-up and misc. tasks.
AGES: Adults and families. Adult supervision is required for those under 18.
TIME COMMITMENT: Flexible hours based on one's availability, during the growing season.
