We have many active groups and other service opportunities in the parish. A listing is below — contact the Parish Secretary, Krista Rataj (krista@stpaulsbhm.org), for more information about how to get involved. Please note, this listing is not always up-to-date; Krista will have the latest list for you!

 

SERVICE TO THE POOR/NEEDY

SNACK BAG ASSEMBLY TEAM
Prepare non-perishable snack bags and other items to share with our ‘neighbors in need’.

ANGEL TREE
Help set up tree/ornaments and receive/distribute donations for this annual pre-Christmas initiative.

FIRST LIGHT WOMEN’S SHELTER
Prepare and serve meals for residents, assist with overnight duties.

FIREHOUSE MEN’S SHELTER
Prepare and serve meals for residents.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Participate in the annual “Pope Francis Build”, to construct a house for a local needy family.

 

LITURGICAL

LECTORS
Proclaim the readings at Sunday and Holy Day Masses.

SACRISTANS (Weekdays/Sundays)
Set up for Masses and other liturgies on Sundays, Holy Days, and weekdays.

ALTAR BOYS
Serve at the altar for Mass and other liturgies. Open to all boys who have made their First Communion.

ALTAR LINEN TEAM
Purify, launder, and press the linens used for the Holy Eucharist at Mass. Training provided.

SANCTUARY CLEANING TEAM
Help with cleaning of the sanctuary (altar area) and chapel on an occasional basis.

USHERS
Men (generally college-aged or higher) who welcome parishioners/guests and ensure safety.

SECOND FRIDAY ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Commit to at least one hour per month (on Second Friday) to adore the Blessed Sacrament in the Cathedral Chapel.

 

SACRED MUSIC

CATHEDRAL CHOIR
Sings at Sunday 11am Mass, the evening Mass on Holy Days, and other special liturgies throughout the year.

CANTORS
Lead singing at Sunday/Holy Day Masses, funerals, weddings, and other special liturgies throughout the year.

CHILDREN’S SCHOLA CANTORUM
Group to teach children the fundamentals of choral singing and Gregorian Chant — and that does so at select liturgies each year.

 

OFFICE/RECTORY/CAMPUS

OFFICE VOLUNTEERS
Provide support to the parish secretary by assisting with a variety of tasks in the parish office.

COLLECTION COUNTERS
Count Sunday and Holy Day collections and prepare deposits as part of a team.

 

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION (PSR) CATECHIST
Teach the faith to children on Sunday mornings, to prepare them for the sacraments.

CATCH-UP CATECHIST
Teach/prepare children and/or child converts who are late in being brought to the sacraments.

RCIA SPONSOR
Accompany an inquirer through the RCIA process and serve as his or her Baptism/Confirmation sponsor.

CATHOLIC KIDS WEEK VOLUNTEER
Volunteer in a variety of ways with our educational and fun summer experience for children.

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
Teach a pre-baptismal course using a provided outline; provide occasional instruction at special times.

ADULT ED
Teach on topics of the faith to adults/high school students on Sundays using an apologetics-based approach.

 

HOSPITALITY

RCIA MEALS/REFRESHMENTS
Prepare (or order takeout – but please, not pizza) all or part of a meal for our Wednesday RCIA class attendees.

YOUTH GROUP MEALS/REFRESHMENTS
Prepare (or order takeout – but please, not pizza) all or part of a meal for our Youth Group on Sunday evenings.

NURSERY VOLUNTEER
Care for young children during PSR and Adult Ed on Sundays.

ST. JOSEPH’S GUILD (Funeral Luncheons)
Help prepare and serve a luncheon for the family/friends of the deceased following parish funerals.

TRANSPORTATION FOR SENIORS
Assist in bringing some of our senior parishioners to Mass on Saturday evenings/Sundays/Holy Days.

ADOPT-A-GRANDPARENT
Regular visitation to our senior and home-bound parishioners.

 

ASSOCIATIONS/GROUPS

CATHEDRAL ALTAR SODALITY
Ladies who provide for the needs of the Cathedral sanctuary through various charitable and social activities.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Men who support the Church and family life through fraternal and charitable activities.

FRATERNUS
Men and boys aged 5th grade and up who meet weekly to pursue authentic masculinity and virtue.

CATHEDRAL YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Charitable service, fellowship, and fun for Catholic young professionals of the Cathedral/Birmingham area.

CATHEDRAL BELL RINGERS
Join in “change ringing” our CLC tower bells on a weekly basis and/or for special events (weddings, etc.).

ST. THOMAS AQUINAS ACADEMY & CO-OP
Homeschooling cooperative – opportunities for your children and to teach classes.

YOUTH GROUP VOLUNTEERS
Help the new Family Life Coordinator (hiring process under way) with youth group activities.

CATHEDRAL MOMS AND SMALLS
Group of mothers with young children (or children in the womb) that meets on Thursdays during the school year for fellowship and play-dates.

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

ASH WEDNESDAY “SOUP SUPPER”
Prepare/coordinate and serve a delicious meatless soup supper on Ash Wednesday.

FALL FESTIVAL
Help organize games, activities, and other fun for our annual Fall Festival.

EASTER EGG HUNT
Procure candy, assemble eggs, help hide them for different age groups, assist with clean-up, etc.