Ministry Opportunities
at St. Luke Parish
Below are listed all of the
ministries that are provided for the members of our faith
community to grow in our love of God and our love of neighbor.
You'll find a contact name and phone number associated with each
ministry. For general information or to learn more about
stewardship opportunities at St. Luke, you can also call the
Rectory at 216.521.0184 and speak with Marilynn Streeter, our
Pastoral Associater.
Liturgy & Prayer
Altar Servers
Assist priests and deacons during liturgies and special
celebrations
Contact: Deacon John Henderson, 216-521-0184
Art
and Environment
Decorates the church for its changing seasons
Contact: Dorothy Falcone,
216-226-4815 or Mary VandeVelde, 440-333-9579
Eucharistic Ministers
Provides distribution of Holy Eucharist during Mass and to
those unable to attend
Contact: Marilynn Streeter,
216-521-0184
Evangelization
Educates inactive and non-Catholics on the Catholic faith
Contact:
Marilynn Streeter, 216-521-0184
Greeters & Ushers
Welcome people to Mass, help seat parishioners and collect
collections
Contact: John Zappala, 216-529-1842; & Don Grabowy,
216-521-0907
Lectors and Commentators
Provides reading of Scripture and act as a guide for the
presentation of the Mass
Contact: Dave Schiska, 221-1414
Music
Adult, children’s and resurrection choirs, musicians, and
cantors
Contact: Don Grabowy, 216-521-0907
Click
here to view a brochure about music ministry
opportunities.
Serra/Avilas
Dedicated to praying for vocations
Contact:
Ann D'Amico
Bible Study
Small groups meet at various times during week to reflect on
the Scripture
Contact: Rectory, 216-521-0184
Journey Program
Separate men’s and women’s weekend spiritual retreat
Contact:
Shelly McCann, 216-226-7189
Marian Devotions/May Crowning
Enhance the understanding of Mary through devotional
experiences
Contact:
Marilynn Streeter, 216-521-0184
Divine Mercy Devotions
Prayer service and benediction on
the Sunday following Easter
Ministry Contact: Darlene Dinishak,
216-221-8057
Eucharistic Devotions
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament for two days at feast of St.
Luke with Mass and meal
Contact:
Marilynn Streeter, 216-521-0184
Lenten Series
Provides spiritual forums with discussions, lectures and
prayer during Lent
Contact:
Marilynn Streeter, 216-521-0184, & Don Grabowy, 521-0907
Senior Day of Recollection/Retreat
Annual spiritual and social event for seniors
Contact: Marilynn Streeter,
216-521-0184
Family Stations of the Cross
Families decorate crosses for display in front of Church
beginning on Good Friday
Contact:
Joe Kissel, 216-221-9853
Vacation Bible School
Provides religious education for school age children during
the summer
Contact: Maureen Coughlin & Cathi O’Toole, 216-521-0900
Education
Lakewood Catholic Academy
Contact: Maureen Arbeznik,
216-521-0559
Natural Family Planning
Provides information, training and support for families in
natural family planning
Contact:
The Rectory, 216-521-0184
Parish School of Religion
Religious education for children in grades one through eight
who attend public schools
Contact: Maureen Coughlin,
216-521-0900
Pre-Cana
Support and education for engaged couples
Contact:
Deacon John Henderson, 216-521-0184 or John and Holly Zappala,
216-529-1842
Pre-Baptism
Education of parents preparing to baptize their child
Contact: Vance & Jane Snyder,
216-228-3079
RCIA
Process by which adults are initiated into Catholic
community
Contact: Maureen Coughlin, 216-521-0184
Sacramental Preparation
Prepares children and families prior to First Communion and
Confirmation
Contact: Maureen Coughlin, 216-521-0900
Sunday Pre-School
Religious education for pre-schoolers during Sunday Mass
Contact:
Karen Beegan, 216-226-0534
Youth Ministry
Social organization for grades 9-12
Contact: Dave
Corrigan, 216-521-0900
Service
Bereavement
Provides support for those who have experienced the death of
a loved one
Contact: Mary Sue McGorray
440-899-9055 & Marilynn Streeter,
521-0184
Cancer Quilts
Makes throws and quilts for people undergoing chemotherapy
Contact: Dawn Snell 226-6476
Catholic Charities
Promotes participation in Diocesan-wide program
Contact: Mary Sue McGorray
440-899-9055
Community Meals
Prepare/serve meals at various area sites
Contact:
Jim and Tina Hlavaty, 440-979-0005, Rini Gauntner, 216-226-7807,
Nancy Rowell, 216-521-2294, and Corky O'Sullivan, 216-521-7306
Cookie
Christmas
Takes cookies and gifts to shut-ins during the
Christmas season
Contact: Marilynn Streeter, 216-521-0184
Unity Catholic
Credit Union
Provides financial services to parishioners.
Visit: https://www.unitycatholiccu.org/
Elizabeth Ministry
Women helping women who have experienced a traumatic
experience
Contact: Shelley McCann, 216-226-7189
Gardening Club
Maintains our beautiful Parish grounds
Contact: Gaynel Mellino,
216-228-0555
Guardian Angels
Provides meals and additional support to any parish families
experiencing a crisis or illness
Contact: Cindy Walsh 226-5212; Lois Jelovac 253-2051
Giving Tree
Assists the needy with gifts during Advent
Contact:
Terese Memmer & Pat Blesi, 216-521-0184
Interfaith Hospitality Network
Provides shelter and meals to homeless families and helps
secure stable housing
Contact: Tim Rowell, 216-521-2294
Lakewood Christian Service Center
Supports activities/ministries of the Center.
Contact: Culleen Carey 521-2524
Respect Life
Gathers and shares information regarding Respect Life issues
and events
Contact: Datie Wynne 221-6353
St.
Vincent DePaul Society
Provides parishioners with help buying food, paying rent or
purchasing clothing
Contact: Ed Kozelka or John
McGuire, 216-521-0184
Stewardship Committee
Promotes the sharing of time, talent and treasure in Parish
ministries.
Contact:
Mary
Gagen, 216-521-9332
Sunday Collection Counters
Process collections and record contributions in Parish
database
Contact: Bill & Mary Lou Call, 216-221-5970
Westerly Drivers
Provides transportation to those who otherwise could not
attend Mass
Contact: Paul Yanchar, 216-226-5838
Hospitality
Book
Club
Social group which shares insights on assigned books
Contact: Mary Ann Plewacki,
216-221-9634
Bridge Group
Social group that plays Bridge with proceeds benefiting
Parish
Contact: Rozanne Victory, 216-221-5419
Welcoming of New
Parishioners
Offers an initial welcome and orientation to the Parish
Contact:
Marilynn Streeter, 521-0184
St. Patrick’s
Day Event
Organizes annual St. Patrick’s Day event
Contact:
Don Grabowy, 216-521-0907
McBride Kitchen Coordinator/Hospitality
Coordinates use and upkeep of McBride Hall, prepares food
and helps with set-up/clean-up
Contact: Mary Ann Plewacki,
216-221-9634
Fish
Fry
Organizes fish fry dinners during
Lent
Contact:
Dave Cummings, 440-714-5039
Night at the
Races
Organized annual Night at the Races Fundraising event
Contact: Paul Beegan,
216-226-0534
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