Ministries

St. Olaf Ministries

Liturgy

A number of ministries support the liturgical life of our parish family.
  • Hospitality Ministers support our arrival and going forth from Mass and help with other roles such as conducting the financial offering. (anyone can help)
  • Lectors proclaim the Word of God from the ambo (lectern) along with the Prayers of the Faithful. (must be confirmed)
  • Sacristans’ set-up for Mass, care for our religious supplies (candles, books, bread & wine, etc.), and set the altar during Mass. (must be confirmed)
  • Altar Servers assist the Priest with various parts of the liturgy. (must have received first holy communion and at least in the 4th grade)
  • Extraordinary Ministers help with the distribution of communion during Mass. (must be confirmed)


Please contact Valerie Lint at paa@stolafschurch.org if you are interested in serving during Mass


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Music Ministy

We offer choir and instrumental music in both English and Spanish, including training to serve as cantor. Our rehearsals are on Thursday evenings during the school year, with summers off for vacation. Throughout summer we sing in what we call “Choir Lite”. Please contact cindy.lint01@gmail.com for the English choir and macourtright@comcast.net for the Spanish choir.

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Beyond the Liturgy...

Gardening

Did you know that we have 18 acres of land on our campus? Woodlands, meadows, a creek, flower gardens, lawns, a cutting garden (for decorating the church), and more. Continuing to build our beautiful, peaceful, and ecologically healthy landscape is a ministry into which we invite any who might enjoy this work and have a desire to learn of our vision for native vegetation restoration. Please contact Valerie at paa@stolafschurch.org or 360-779-4291 to learn more.

St. Vincent de Paul

Some among us are called to embrace the spiritual path of finding Christ in the presence of the poor in our midst, and in the practical sharing of our resources to help alleviate poverty. We are known as “Vincentians”, a global family following a simple religious rule. We gather regularly for prayer and mutual support. For our work, we respond, on behalf of the parish, to each and every request we receive for material or financial assistance. To learn more about Vincentian life, please contact 360-779-9980.

Knights of Columbus

We are building a bridge back to faith through our works of charity, which is the heart of our work and our faith – it always has been. For Knights of Columbus, charity means supporting a virtually boundless variety of projects. Our commitment to charitable service is just one of the many ways that we express our Catholic faith. We are here to build a daily bridge back to what matters for our members and fellow Catholics. With 2.1 million members around the world, we have been investing our time, effort, and resources into our values of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism since 1882. The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal benefits society, which means we can provide financial security to members and their families, while turning premiums into charitable impact.  Msgr Hugh O’Flaherty Council 8297 is your local Council here at St. Olaf’s. You may reach our Grand Knight at 360-362-7852 or at kofc8297@gmail.com. Our website is www.kofc8297.org

Join us if you are a Catholic man over the age of 18 and would like to share our passion. We welcome you!


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The Legion of Mary

The Legion of Mary, a global apostolate, is actively working in our Parish Family of St. Olaf/St. Cecelia, as an extension of work through our pastor, Father Phil and Parochial Vicar, Father Albert. 


Membership is open to all men and women 18 years and over. Grow in profound devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and participate in the work of the community in our parish, at the direction of our pastor, by joining the Legion of Mary.


Men and women are cordially invited to come and meet the legionaries either by stopping by the parish gift shop in the social hall, the second Sunday of the month after mass, or by attending our weekly meeting on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Gallagher Center, St. Olaf Campus. 


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Ministry to the Homebound

The Ministry to the Homebound at St. Olaf Parish extends the love and care of our faith community to those who are unable to join us in person for Sunday Mass. Our trained ministers bring the Eucharist, prayer, and companionship to parishioners who are homebound, recovering from illness, or living in local care facilities. This ministry ensures that every member of our parish family remains connected to the life of the Church.


We currently serve residents at Liberty Shores, Martha & Mary, and Brookdale each Sunday. We also visit Hostmark Apartments on Thursdays. For those living in private homes within our parish boundaries, Sunday visits can be scheduled so that all who desire the Eucharist may receive it.


Our ministers come not only as Eucharistic bearers but as representatives of the whole St. Olaf community—offering presence, prayer, and the reassurance that no one is forgotten.


If you or someone you know would benefit from a visit, please fill out the form here. We are honored to walk with our homebound parishioners and to share Christ’s presence with them.

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Martha's Helpers

Inspired by St. Martha, who welcomed Jesus with generous hospitality and a servant’s heart, Martha’s Helpers is a ministry dedicated to caring for grieving families through the gift of presence, compassion, and a lovingly prepared meal.


When a funeral is celebrated at St. Olaf, our volunteers come together to host a reception that offers comfort, community, and a place for family and friends to share memories. Whether setting tables, preparing food, serving guests, or quietly cleaning up afterward, each act of service reflects Martha’s spirit—practical, attentive, and rooted in love.


This ministry reminds families that they are not alone. In a time of loss, Martha’s Helpers provides a warm, welcoming space where sorrow is met with kindness and hospitality becomes a form of healing.


If you feel called to serve in this ministry or would like more information, please contact  Carol Bracher at flowergirl48@msn.com. There is always room at the table for another pair of helping hands

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