Parish Group And Ministries

• Pastoral Council

  Pastoral Council is an advisory body that acts in concert with the pastor to lead and guide the people by making decisions with him for the common good. It also acts as a representative of the people, bringing their thoughts and concerns to the pastor. The Parish Council meets every second Sunday of the month at 12:15 p.m., following the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Meetings are open and all parishioners are invited to attend.

• Liturgy Committee

  Liturgy Committee is a group of parishioners who meet each month September through May to study, prepare, assign, rehearse, motivate, orchestrate and evaluate all the components of the liturgy. Although the nucleus of this committee is relatively small it relies on commitment of dozens of dedicated volunteers working together to provide a smoothly flowing, meaningful experience through each of the liturgical seasons.

• Saint Stanislaus’ Parish Choir

  Saint Stanislaus’ Parish Choir is a volunteer choir comprised of devoted parishioners who commit time and talent on a weekly basis for the greater glory of God. The choir sings for the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sundays, and rehearses as necessary. In addition the choir sings for special liturgies and events throughout the year.

• Czestochowa Rosary Sodality

  Czestochowa Rosary Sodality is organization for the women of Saint Stanislaus Kostka Parish which fosters devotion to and recites the Holy Rosary. Meetings take place every first Sunday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in the small room of the Polish Heritage Center.

• Adult Education Program

  Adult Education Program is an ongoing formation program that meets every other Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the small room of the Polish Heritage Center. The Adult Faith Formation Committee at St. Stanislaus Parish exists to make life long learning about and practical living of our Catholic faith an intentional planned reality in the Parish. Formed by the Word of God, strengthened by the Eucharist and inspired by the Spirit, St. Stanislaus parishioners, are invited, encouraged and challenged to continue developing their faith knowledge and spirituality. The topic of this year’s program is the teaching of the Catholic church expressed at the Second Vatican Council and is titled “The Splendor of Vatican II”.

• Parish Healthcare Ministry

  Parish Healthcare Ministry focuses on health promotion and illness prevention within the context of the teachings, values, and practices of the Catholic church. Every first Sunday of the month a health screening for blood pressure and blood sugar is provided free of charge from 10:00 a.m. till 11:00 a.m. in the small room of the Polish Heritage Center. Registered Nurse will be on site.

• Movie Club

  Movie Club is a place for all movie lovers, young and old, a time of entertainment and discussion. We provide a good, question-provoking movie, as well as some popcorn. You need to come in a good mood and bring a friend or two. Meetings take place every other Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the small room of the Polish Heritage Center.

• Polish Heritage Library

  Polish Heritage Library, located in the school building, invites parishioners and friends to use its rich resources of Polish and English books, movies, CDs and artifacts. It is open every Sunday from 10:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. and everyone in the Saint Louis metropolitan area is welcomed.

• Lectors and Lay Eucharistic Ministers

  Lectors and Lay Eucharistic Ministers are adult members of the parish that have the privilege of assisting with the liturgy either as readers of God’s Word or by assisting the priest in the distribution of the bread and wine, the Body and Blood of Christ Lectors. Monthly formation meeting for the Lectors and Lay Eucharistic Ministers takes place every second Saturday of the month at 5:15 p.m. in the church building.

• Altar Servers

  Altar Servers are male and female members of the assembly who assist the priest during the Eucharist and other liturgical ceremonies so the liturgy can be conducted with grace and reverence. Altar servers should be active and full participants in the celebration with the understanding that they are leaders of the assembly. The altar server models the activity of the assembly and by singing, praying and keeping silence can enhance the worship of the assembly. Monthly formation meeting for the Altar Servers takes place every first Saturday of the month at 5:15 p.m.

• Divorced, Separated and Widowed Ministry

  Divorced, Separated and Widowed Ministry is a new enterprise Saint Stanislaus is launching in September 2006. Anyone is welcome and parish membership is not required. Oftentimes, after a divorce or a death of a spouse, we feel like we are freefalling. Our safety nets seem to have disappeared and our networks crumble. Our lives are jumbled and we ask what’s next? Is there still a place for us in our world, in our Church? What do we need to put our lives back together? Our Parish cares about you and invites you to join our new group for people with similar experiences. On the first Thursday of the month, those who are divorced, separated, or considering the same, meet in the Polish Heritage Center at 7:00 p.m. Those who are widowed meet on the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Then, on the third Thursday of the month, also at 7:00 p.m. both groups will gather for an evening of fun. This can include cards, Bunko, checkers, chess, or other board games of your choosing.