Finding volunteers computes
in Appleton parish

	COMPUTER ASSISTED: Her trusty computer data base is one of the tools Sr. Mary Shawn Fagan uses to find volunteers at St. Pius X Parish, Appleton. (Rick Evans photo)

Fourth in a series on the stewardship of service

By Linda DeVries
Compass Correspondent

When St. Pius X Parish, Appleton, needs a lector for Mass or volunteers for the parish picnic, they know who to call - Sr. Mary Shawn Fagan, ANG. As parish volunteer coordinator, she maintains a comprehensive data base of parishioners who have expressed willingness to help with various ministries.

Because St. Pius X Parish has a goal of 100% participation in Mass attendance, volunteering and financial support, the half-time position of volunteer coordinator was established seven years ago.

Sr. Fagan, who took over the role in 2000 after retiring as principal of St. Pius X School, said her administrative skills serve her well.   Full story ...

	Mass Times 2004-05 Fall/Winter Mass Schedules (from Sept. 3 issue)
	Lenten Giving/ Easter Joy Wish List (from Feb. 11 issue)

Feast of the Ascension of the Lord
• Reflection on the Readings     by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --     Embrace the faith vision of reality		2005 Wish List Lenten Giving/Easter Joy Wish List (from Feb. 11, 2005 issue)

 • Bridging the Gap by Bishop David Zubik --
    Bridging the Gap: 'Habemus Papam'

 • Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
    May 8, 2005: Embrace the faith vision of reality

 • Editorial -- Possible advance
    It may be too good to be true, but there might be a way to lower abortion in U.S.

 • Editorial -- Art imitates church life
    Once upon a time, this cardinal cleaned up

 • Foundations of Faith --
    Pope is a world leader, as well as a spiritual one
    The Holy Father heads one of the smallest, yet most influential, nations

 • Saint of the Day --
    Soldiers in the Lord's army
    First century martyrs turned in swords and were beheaded

 • Stewardship: A Way of Life --
    Do you hear God knocking?
    Stewards discern the call of God and how they should respond to it
    Sidebar: Learn more

 • Praying with Sunday's Scriptures

 • Calendar of Events

Articles on Bishop's Appeal 2005

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