Catechist Opportunities

Catechists facilitate and/or lead faith formation sessions using age-appropriate material provided. Catechists should be comfortable in large and small group settings and have a love of children, a good sense of humor, a willingness to share their faith and an openness to further their own personal faith growth.

Knights of Columbus

This fraternal men’s organization is open to all over the age of 18. Their purpose is to give witness to the faith through word and deed. The local Council, Ave Maria Council #5521, is located at 61533 S. Ironwood Road. Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. The cooperative action of the membership hosts a Fish Fry on the 1st Friday of each month and every Friday in Lent. During the summer, they sponsor a Golf League on Wednesday at Robin Hood Golf Course and, during the winter, they sponsor a Bowling League at Chippewa Bowl on Wednesday nights. For more information, call 291-2740.

The Rosary Sodality

This organization, designed for the women of the parish, meets on the first Wednesday of the month. Their involvement in spiritual and social activities fosters a greater devotion to our Blessed Mother and helps establish a ‘sense of community.’

St. Vincent DePaul Society

This charitable organization of long-standing tradition in the Church works for the benefit of the poor and the needy in the neighborhood. Through the generosity of the parishioners, the Society helps prepare food baskets in times of need as well as provide clothing and shelter in emergency situations.

Annual Parish Festival

The Festival is a fun-filled event for all ages. It is held in the beginning of the summer. Events include crafts, food and beverages, pig roast, adult and children games, 3-on-3 volleyball tournament for adults, teens, and children, live music for dancing.