ORGANIZATIONS
The information below gives you an idea of the many and varied organizations and their functions at St. Nicholas.
Bereavement Committee
This ministry provides support for those walking through the grieving process. They also provide simple refreshments for families during Parish held Wake Services. For more information, please call Barb Distler at 624-6077, Rita Baker at 531-2569, or Jane Gaubatz at 632-9454.
Buildings and Grounds Committee
This committee is responsible for parish complex, including care of grounds and buildings. It prepares budget for maintenance, as well as recommends procedures for extraordinary repairs. For more information, please call Terry Stein at 628-7849.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee advises pastor and pastoral council on financial matters. They prepares annual budget; reviews expenditures, financial statements, and budget variance reports. The committee follows Diocesan guidelines as to the number of people/expertise of those chosen for this group. They normally meet the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:30 PM. For more information, please call Jim Haider at 624-2509, or Ann Daniels at 632-1797.
Guatemala Group
The Guatemala Group coordinates and supports our sister parish in Guatemala, works to keep us aware of their presence, and initiates special projects for them throughout the year. For more information, please call Gerry Riley at 624-2096.
Liturgy Committee
Through study of church rituals, liturgical seasons, and prayer, the Liturgy Committee forms and plans variations of liturgy elements (prayers, music, movement, environment) and organizes ministries crucial to liturgical celebration for St. Nicholas. The committee normally meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM. For more information, please call Sr. Judy McKenna at 632-1007, or via email at liturgy@stnicholasofallon.org.
Mom’s Group
This ministry supports one another as Catholic mothers to enrich our faith life and our family’s faith life. One such group activity includes Mom’s Night Out. For more information, please watch the bulletin and Newsletter, or call the parish office at 632-1797.
Parish Health Ministry
This ministry provides health screenings and health information. For more information, please contact Judy Tulis at 632-4111.
Parish School of Religion (PSR)
The PSR is a faith formation activity for the youth. It is held each Sunday, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM at St. Clare School. For more information, please contact Barb Furdek at 632-1137, or at dre@stnicholasofallon.org.
Parish Council
An advisory council to the pastor, the nine Parish council members are chosen each spring though a discernment process from persons nominated by parishioners. A term of service can be for 1 to 3 years. The Parish Council meets the 4th Monday of each month at 7:30 PM. For more information, please contact the Parish Council President, David Todd, via email at
david.todd105@sbcglobal.net.
Respect Life Committee
This committee informs and educates parishioners on sanctity of human life concerning unborn children, newborn infants, and individuals with physical or mental disabilities, incurably ill, the aged and all human beings. For more information, please contact Tara Sill at 632-3953 or via email at tsill@charter.net.
Single Parent Experience
This support group is for single parents to assist them with parenting skills. It is open to parents of children of all ages. It normally meets the 1st Sunday of month, from 10:30-11:30 AM, and is facilitated by Sr. Joyelle Proot, SSND. For more information, please call Bobbi Pelfry at 632-297.
St. Clare School
St. Clare School is a Catholic grade school co-owned by St. Nicholas with St. Clare Parish. It offers instruction in grades K through 8th grade. For more information, please contact their Principal Ken Pajares at 632-6327.
St. Vincent de Paul
St. Vincent de Paul serve the poor by taking phone calls, visiting homes to assess situations, responding to individual’s and family need, and recommending those in need to agencies for help. Those who assist St. Vincent de Paul meet monthly, on the 1st and 3rd Mondays. For more information, please call Den Furdek at 624-5949.
Social/Community Life Committee
This committee coordinates and plans parish social events that promote a sense of belonging, includes receptions following the RCIA rituals, confirmation, and first Eucharist liturgies. For more information, please contact Kitty Hohrein at 632-6061.
Welcome Committee
This committee is a group of parishioners who take care to call new parishioners each month, and follow up with a home visit, personal welcome and presentation of helpful St. Nicholas materials. The church hosts an evening of Welcome in the Spring & Fall each year to welcome new parishioners. For more information, please contact Michelle Fronzaglia 363-9581 or Kathy Goodman 632-5591.
Yesterday's Kids
Is a gathering of mature adults, 55 and older in order to promote a common bond through spiritual, ministerial and social events. They meet monthly, normally the 2nd Monday of the month at 6:00 PM. For more information, please contact Nancy Kohrig at 628-8029. One ministry of YKids is to organizes food donations and provide food service for Funeral Luncheons following Mass or burials. For more information, please contact Loretta Gross at 632-4523.