Community Building Ministries
HOSPITALITY
Mission of Ministry: To provide community building opportunities over a cup of coffee after Mass.
Description: An individual or family ministry to set up and make coffee or clean up after serving coffee and donuts at the Sunday 8:30 and 10:30 Masses.
Time Commitment: Once every 4-6 weeks
DINNER CLUB
Mission of Ministry: To come to know other community members in a social context.
Description: Our Dinner Club brings together adult parishioners on a social basis. Dinner is shared once a month with three other Pax Christi households. Schedules are on a rotating basis with four parish families meeting together.
Time Commitment: Monthly.
SENIORS
Mission of Ministry: To provide opportunities for fun, service and companionship for parishioners ages 50+.
Description: This active group plans regular activities for community building and friendship, in the context of the Catholic faith tradition. This is a great group to join if you are new to our parish.
Time Commitment: Varies.
HIGHLANDS RANCH KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Mission of Ministry: To promote community involvement and continue the tradition of the Knights of Columbus.
Description: One of the Knights’ main objectives is to aid mentally disabled groups in our community. On a parish level, this very active group facilitates service projects as well as activities such as the summer Beer & Brats parties, and monthly breakfasts that provide parishioners opportunities for fellowship.
Time Commitment: Varies.
MOMS GROUP
Mission of Ministry: To support the families of Pax Christi with young children.
Description: Our MOMS Group is comprised of mothers with small children. Regular meetings, playgroups, Mom’s night out and many other activities are planned during the year in an effort to meet the needs of Pax Christi families. Our schedule is open to allow for new ideas and activities. Time Commitment: 1st Tuesday of the month (childcare provided). Variable for other activities.
NEWCOMER MINISTRY
Mission of Ministry: To provide opportunities for community building by greeting, inviting and welcoming.
Description: We welcome new members to Pax Christi by conducting Welcome Phone Calls, and visiting with new parishioners at our monthly K of C Breakfasts. Pax Christi is a community where all are welcomed and newcomer members help carry this out.
Time Commitment: Varies: ½ hr to 3 hrs per month.
NURSERY
Mission of Ministry: To provide a fun, caring environment for our young children during Mass.
Description: Our nursery is for parishioners age nine months to four years. It is available during the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Masses, except for holidays.
SOCIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE
Mission of Ministry: To plan and facilitate community building opportunities for our parish.
Description: Want to dance? Like to decorate? This group will use their creative energies and help carry out the responsibility of an active social life and varied opportunities for people to gather as church in a spirit of fun.
Time Commitment: Varies by event.
CATHOLIC COMMITTEE ON SCOUTING
Mission of Ministry: To offer scouts support to grow in their faith through scouting.
Description: To enable scouts to complete various Catholic Scouting Awards and to develop strong moral, spiritual and civic values.