Ministries

Alter Society - Leavenworth

The Altar Society assists the pastor in maintaining the Altar, Sanctuary and Sacristy. We attend to the care of and/or re-placement of altar linens, vestments, etc.  We also help maintain and enhance the interior of the church for the celebration of Mass.  We invite all parishioners to join us in striving to fulfill our mission.

Contact Leslie Potridge at 509-548-7387.

Book Club

The “Book Club” reads one book each month, and then meets on the last Wednesday of the month to discuss the book we’ve read.   We tend to choose books that contain an element of spirituality; books that might stimulate a lively and spirited discussion.   All are welcome!   Meets at 10:30am on the last Wednesday of the month at Our Lady of the Assumption in the Upper Room in Leavenworth.

Contact: Patricia Clark at (509) 763-0142  or  nikolina@nwi.net 

Church Cleaning

Parishioners thoroughly clean the Church each week, as well as participate in occasional special projects. Volunteers are needed. 

Contacts: Pam Nicklas, 763-4357

Cursillo

The Cursillo Movement arose within the Catholic Church in Spain in the 1940’s and was canonically recognized by the Holy See on June 11, 2004. The Cursillo Movement seeks to remind laity of their unique role in the world as Christians and empower a Christian life. The term “Cursillo” means “short course,” and people (candidates) attend a Cursillos over a 3-day weekend. Topics are presented by both trained laity and clergy. The Movement’s foundation is symbolized by a “tripod” of three legs: One tripod “leg” represents Piety/Holiness and ways are taught on how candidates can grow in piety. The second “leg” represents Study/Formation, which challenges candidates to learn more about the Faith through the Bible, the Roman Catholic catechism, the lives of the Saints, spiritual writings, etc. The final “leg” represents Action/Evangelization, which, simply put, means living obvious Christian lives. Following the introductory weekend, “graduates” or Cursillistas, as they are now called, are encouraged to join small groups of other Cursillistas and meet regularly throughout their lives. These small groups provide encouragement and accountability for each individual as they try to live out their Christian calling as laity.
   

Festival Food Stand

 

Grounds and Facility Maintenance

Help keep the church facility, parking, and grounds maintained in good working order.  

Contact the Parish Office at 548-5119.

Hospitality & Service Committee

The Hospitality & Service Committee reaches out to our parish members and visitors in service to build fellowship, assistance for certain needs, social gatherings, and service to our community.  God calls us to reach out to others in service, hospitality and charity in love. This committee is one such opportunity to do so.

Join others in providing the following valuable services to our church and our community:

• Coffee/Social hour after mass (bake items, set-up, and clean-up). This is a special time to greet friends and welcome new parishioners and visitors.   Contact Bonnie Klenda 548-5315 or Ann Thrasher for more information.
• Transport members to Mass
• Take Communion to the sick/housebound
• Assist with Lenten soup suppers
• Resurrection Ministry (help with funeral dinners: set-up, serve, clean-up, wash/iron tablecloths/linens)
• Parish dinners, luncheons, receptions (help cook; set-up, serve, clean-up, wash/iron tablecloths/linens)
• Christmas Giving Tree
• Transport donations to Community Cupboard
• Oversee gift shop
• Parish archivist (scrapbook)

Contact the Parish Office at 548-5119.

Pilgrim Mary

Host the statue of the Pilgrim Mary in your home.

Contact Karl Reuss at (509) 548-4465

 

Knights of Columbus

Council 13957 Leavenworth/Cashmere, Washington.

Meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm at Our Lady of the Assumption in Leavenworth or Cashmere.The Leavenworth-Cashmere Knights of Columbus Council provide scholarships for graduating seniors, host monthly breakfast fund raisers and help with the Junior Olympics, as well as providing many other services to our Parish and communities.

Grand Knight: Wes Potridge, (509) 884-2562
 

Parish Council

The Pastoral Council is both a consultative aid to the pastor and his staff, and a voice of discernment, focus and direction for the parish at large. The Council promotes community, recommends parish priorities and directions through pastoral planning. It promotes communication and understanding among parish organizations and between the parish, diocese and universal church. Membership is by discernment.

Parish Pastoral Council members:  Barbara Agnew, Dan Covello, Jan Wallick, Donna Zukowski, Vicky White, Luis Fernando Trujillo, Bruce Bratude, Pam Nicklas, Jorge Calderilla, Jean Sweitzer, Bill Jones, Shelley Hinkle, Sr. Martha Garcia,, Gretchen Jacobs, Bill Dronen, Charlene Dronen,k Joanie Thomason, Bonnie Komro, Penny Carpenter

 

Parish Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is a recommending and consultative body to the pastor and Pastoral Council under the guidance of the parish mission statement dealing with the administration of the parish’s material resources. Members have some experience in a related area such as accounting, law or finance and development. Membership is by appointment of the pastor.

Finance Council members: Pam Nicklas, Bruce Bratude, and Ken Goede 

 

Prayer Chain

Our Prayer Chain is a group of parishioners who pray for the requests of other parishioners.  Please call or email either Helen, Barbara or Linda, if you have a prayer request or would like to join in praying for others.

Contacts: Helen Gullard, 548-5317; Barbara Roos, 548-5119; Linda Reuss, 548-4465.

Respect Life

Click here to see groups, activities, and resources regarding respecting life in our community.

Rosary Guild

Our Lady of the Snows Rosary Guild members meet in the parish hall the 2nd Thursday of each month, after the 8:30 a.m. Mass. More the 35,000 rosaries have been sent to missions around the world since the group began in 1995.

Contact Rose Covert, 548-5571.

Scholarships

 

Small Church Groups

Small Church Groups are one of the most effective ways we have of helping Catholics connect their belief in God to the daily events of their lives. They are often the missing link that Catholics have been looking for between their personal lives of prayer and goodness and the life of the parish. Small Church Groups are a place where Catholics can speak to one another at a more personal level, where Scriptures can be applied to the specific events of our lives, and where mutual love and support can be offered. Small Church Groups do this for their members. Our parish has a number of Small Church Groups formed around bible study, Cursillo, marriage, etc.

Contact the Parish Office if you would like to start or join a small church group.

St. Clair’s Guild

Guild members meet the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 10 a.m. in the parish hall. The Comforter’s Guild makes charity quilts and sponsors the P. Louis O’Callahan scholarship fund.

Contact Barbara Roos, 548-5119.

Tuesday Morning Prayer Group - Leavenworth

The prayer group meets in the Chapel every Tuesday morning after the 8:30 a.m. Mass.

Welcoming Committee - Leavenworth

The Welcoming Committee consists of home visitors who welcome and visit new parishioners, a “Sunshine” person who sends cards of encouragement and congratulations to parishioners, and greeters for weekend Masses. 

Contact Ann Callahan, 548-2065.

Youth Group

Youth Ministry and Confirmation. We are in need of individuals to help coordinate and assist with our Sunday evening Youth/Confirmation Nights. You can help as a member of our teaching core or with our evening set-up, clean-up and food preparation. There is also the occasional need for chaperones, drivers, and special event/fund raiser support. Constructive comments/suggestions/ideas are always welcome.

Contact Kristine Nicklas, 763-4327