These are some of the many ways to serve at St. Philip's:
Ministers of Care
Bring prayer, compassion, Scripture, and Holy Communion to the sick and homebound of our community in hospitals, nursing homes, care facilities, or private homes. Training provided, plus quarterly meetings. Contact our Social Outreach Coordinators for more information at outreach@stphilipcc.org or 972-353-5756.
Stephen Ministers
Members bring one-on-one care and support to people in need (divorce, illness, long-term hospitalization, anxiety, depression, loneliness, etc.). Extensive training is required. All information remains confidential. Click here to find out more about Stephen Ministry or contact our Social Outreach Coordinators for more information at outreach@stphilipcc.org or 972-353-5756.
Friendly Visitors
The Friendly Visitor Program matches parishioners who would benefit from meeting fellow members of the parish with Friendly Visitor Volunteers. The purpose of the Friendly Visitor Program is to encourage social interaction and fellowship among parishioners, especially those who may be at risk of feeling lonely or isolated. Although each case is unique, volunteers generally make visits on the average of once a week for one hour. Contact our Social Outreach Coordinators for more information at outreach@stphilipcc.org or 972-353-5756.
Prison Ministry
Members travel to Denton County Jail to share the Sunday readings and the Eucharist with inmates. Training is provided as to prison procedures and in preparing for the Sunday Celebration in the Absence of a Priest. Contact our Social Outreach Coordinators for more information at outreach@stphilipcc.org or 972-353-5756.
Laundry Love
Laundry Love encourages everyday hospitality within a community or neighborhood through human care. In partnership with a local laundromat, St. Philip's volunteers meet once a month to provide quarters to low-income families for laundry expenses. But the most important part of the evening happens in the conversations and fellowship we have with the families over the common task of getting the laundry done. Contact our Social Outreach Coordinators for more information at outreach@stphilipcc.org or 972-353-5756.
CLICK HERE for information about our Liturgical Ministries and Music Program.
Canned Good Donations
We have two bins in the church narthex to receive donations of canned goods and other necessities for Salvation Army and CCA. Check the Sunday bulletin each week for requested items, or bring the following anytime: diapers, toilet paper, "Hamburger Helper"
Saturday Sack Lunch
St. Philip's volunteers prepare and serve sack lunches outside of Salvation Army in Lewisville every third Saturday of the month. This is a great community outreach activity for 1-2 families or a parish group. Contact our Social Outreach Coordinators for more information at outreach@stphilipcc.org or 972-353-5756.
Sunday Dinner with Breaking Bread
On the 2nd Sunday of every month, volunteers from St. Philip's team with other churches to serve dinner at Salvation Army in Lewisville from 12-2 PM. Contact our Social Outreach Coordinators for more information at outreach@stphilipcc.org or 972-353-5756.
Marthas
Provide short-term help to parishioners in need. Varied projects include making meals (or serving food) for a funeral reception or for families of those hospitalized. Contact Connie Gourlie at connieg@stphilipcc.org or 972-219-1902.
Respect Life Committee
Proclaim the Gospel of Life through prayer, outreach, fundraising, education, and parish Pro-Life events.
Gabriel Project
The Gabriel Project offers free help to pregnant women and their families through spiritual encouragement, emotional support, and the provision of baby items. Volunteers are needed to mentor pregant women or to help with tasks such as delivering donations, giving rides to appointments, or setting up apartments. Please contact 817-789-0514 or gabrielproject@ccdofw.org to learn more.
First Saturday Diaper Drive
On every first Saturday of the month, join us at 8:30 AM in the Mary Garden (weather-permitting) for the Rosary for Life and to drop off donations of diapers and wipes for moms in need.
Welcoming Committee
Our Welcoming Committee members greet newcomers and visitors and assist new parishioners to become part of our community. Contact Deacon Jim Rodgers regarding training (deaconjim@stphilipcc.org or 214-222-6704) and Misha Eade for scheduling (misa.eade@googlemail.com).
Women's Club
Unites women and families in social, spiritual, educational, and service opportunities for the welfare of the women of the parish and their families, the parish, and the community-at-large. Meetings are the 4th Monday of the month unless otherwise specified. Contact Karen Miles at 214-403-3822.
Men's Club
An organization for parish men to socialize, share experiences, do good works, and become active members of the parish. Contact W.J. Mildfelt, 972-436-7135
Knights of Columbus #9884
A Catholic, fraternal, family, service organization. Meets first Thursday of the month. Monthly Pancake Breakfast, annual Casino Night, Lent Fish Fry, and other projects for the parish and community. Contact Grand Knight Louis Hernandez at 214-300-1931.
Lady Knights
Wives, mothers and daughters of Knight of Columbus Council 9884 members, supporting the Knights, their functions and other parish events. Contact Karen Miles at 214-403-3822 or Karen-Miles@verizon.net.
Christ Child Society
Founded by Mary Virginia Merrick, the National Christ Child Society makes a difference in the lives of the young. The Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter is commited specifically to providing literacy help to students in most need throughout LISD, donating newborn essentials to families served by PediPlace in Lewisville, as well as providing baby supplies to Loreto House in Denton. Activities at St. Philip include first Sunday coffee and donut social hour (Christ Child Bakery) as well as various fundraisers. For more information, please email ccsdfwinfo@gmail.com or for more information about the National Society, visit nationalchristchild.org
Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Makers
A group of parishioners who meet to make Rosaries to give to various ministries. Contact Ron Tremethick, 972-436-0895.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Do you like to knit or crochet? The Prayer Shawl Ministry prayer shawls, by hand, with love and prayers, for those in our parish in need of comfort. Volunteers meet monthly to pray, talk, stitch, and collect shawls. Contact Georganne Chamness at 972-539-0050.
Vocations Ministry
The goal of Vocations Ministry is to create a vocations-friendly environment and inspire families to encourage, support, and call forth vocations. We support those already in their vocation, especially our priests and retired priests, and spiritually adopt through daily prayer those discerning or already on the path to ordination or final vows. Contact Jeremy Stephens at 214-770-6882 or jeremystephens@catholicexchange.com
Teach Formation Classes
Catechists are adults and teens (classroom aides) who have answered the call to hand down the Faith. They do this in a way that enables our children to see and experience faith as a "living reality." Training and enrichment opportunities are regularly offered to assist our catechists. Contact Kim Carr at kimc@stphilipcc.org or 972-219-1511.
Saint Philip Youth (SPY) Volunteers
To inquire about the SPY volunteer opportunities below, please contact Victoria Hamaty at victoriah@stphilipcc.org or 972-219-1754.
CORE Team: Small Group Leader
Are you an adult passionate about sharing the Catholic Faith who enjoys working with teens? Lead small groups in discussions and activities and help teens to strengthen friendships with their peers.
CORE Team: Support
Do you have an interest in serving our youth but prefer to help behind the scenes? We need adult volunteers to help with a variety of tasks to ensure our SPY nights run smoothly.
SPY HS Food Team
Do you enjoy cooking? Consider joining a SPY HS Food Team. Food Teams cook and prepare the dinners for SPY HS on select Sundays. Volunteers are scheduled on rotation.
RCIA Volunteers
Support candiates and catechumens on their spiritual journey of faith towards the Sacraments of Initiation. We meet weekly on Tuesday nights, year-round, with quarterly team meetings. Participate as a sponsor, small group facilitator, or hospitality/kitchen helper. Contact Matt Gill at mattg@stphilipcc.org or 972-219-1686.
Sponsor Couples
Sponsor Couples are trained to journey with engaged couples as they prepare for marriage. They work with the engaged couples over several sessions, using the Fully Engaged program. Contact Susan Sandles at susans@stphilipcc.org or 972-219-5838.
Office Service Volunteers
Assist with projects in the Parish Office such as stuffing and labeling envelopes, making copies, and other clerical tasks. Work is done at the parish facilities during weekday business hours. Contact Connie Gourlie at connieg@stphilipcc.org or 972-219-1902.
Money Counters
Trained teams meet to count and prepare bank deposits for the weekend collections. This volunteer service requires a financial background check. Please contact the Parish Office at 972-436-9581.
Security Team
For adults 18 and up, volunteers are trained to form security teams which carry out several levels of protection, from patrolling the parking lots and doors to serving inside the Church in coordination roles. Contact Deacon Jim Rodgers at deaconjim@stphilipcc.org or 214-222-6704
Haitian Pilgrims
Members are concerned with the plight of our brothers and sisters in Haiti, and work to support our sister parish, St. Therese, in Boileau. Regular pilgrimages, on-going projects, continuing education, and fund raising (Christmas in July, Haiti Bowls during Lent, coin box collection in October). Contact Sue Ogle at 972-955-5701 or visit their website for more infomation.
Divine Face Organization
The Divine Face Organization was founded in 1992 by Fr. Gerard Mary Anyanwu to serve the poor and needy in Ihitteafoukwu, Nigeria, Imo State. The mission is two-fold: first, to meet the basic needs of the region's poorest; second, to help break the chain of poverty through high-quality Catholic education.