Ministries

This choir provides lyrical Liturgical leadership at most weekend (Sunday) Masses, and other Feast Day Liturgies.  This ensemble utilizes a broad range of contemporary and…

Wash and iron corporals and purificators and wash hand towels used at our liturgies. Scheduled on a rotating basis. Qualifications include, reliable and a desire…

Those who are blessed with gifts as artist, seamstress, flower arranger, carpenter, designer, quilter, decorator, photographer, graphic artist are asked to donate their time on…

This ministry provides groceries to families of our parish and the local community who are struggling to meet their daily need of feeding their family.…

Welcome and greet people as they gather. Greeters/Ushers are responsible for the specific needs of the faith community before, during, and after each funeral liturgy,…

Organize, maintain, and implement fellow parishioners committed to providing meals for families that are recovering from an illness/surgery, suffering a loss of a loved one,…

This is a membership organization of Catholic men age 18 or older, that fosters lasting friendships with each other while reaching out to the Church…

Serve at the weekend liturgies and special holy day liturgies. As a server you would be placed on a rotating schedule at the liturgy that…

All adult parishioners who enjoy reading a variety of books may join. This group meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month at a local…

Serve at funeral liturgies. As a server you would be placed on a rotating basis to serve at funeral liturgies.  You would need flexible availability…

Provides parishioners with information and opportunities to promote and learn about psychological, physical and emotional well-being. Our goal is to provide parishioners with educational programs…

Spreading the “Good News” through action.  (Monthly)  Volunteers walk the streets of Grand Rapids Heartside area carrying backpacks filled with drinks, snacks, and sundry items…

The Pastoral Council is a visioning body. Through prayer and consensus the Council shares its wisdom and insight with the Pastor in visioning and planning…

This choir is made up of individuals who are available during the early to mid-day to sing for funerals to commemorate the faithfully departed.  This…

You will need to assist in set-up and take down of decorations.  Care of flowers and plants.  You will be asked on a “on-call” basis. 

The Finance Council consults with and advises the Pastor on financial matters, the administration and use of parish property, and the administration of parish operations.…

Funeral Luncheons are provided to our families who have lost a loved one. The luncheon takes place in Shepherds Hall or the Activity Center, depending on the…

Giving Tree (December) – This is an outreach ministry that provides gifts and food baskets containing the Christmas meal to needy families in both our parish…

Adults who enjoy reading and would like to participate in this discussion group are welcome. This group meets on the 4th Monday of each month at…

Our Blood Drives are sponsored by the Knights of Columbus #7487 a few times throughout the year. Helpful tip:  Make sure to eat a healthy…

Assist in distribution of Holy Communion with reverence and dignity at parish liturgies. As a Eucharistic Minister you would be placed on a rotating schedule…

Visit parishioners who are homebound. Caring adults or families with good listening skills and compassionate hearts.  Weekly or every other week to spend time with…

Holy Redeemer began participating with area churches in the H2H program in 2009. The purpose of the program is to provide food to children who…

Attaining an understanding and coordination of ringing hand bells is easier than it appears, and can be accomplished in just a few rehearsals!  Eleven to…

Leadership group devoted to discovering and communicating insights into Christian discipleship and their application to a stewardship way of life. Monthly meetings scheduled with discernment…

Offers comfort and support to our bereaved or terminally ill persons/families in our parish by journeying with them through the grief process. Qualifications include compassionate…

The cantor leads the assembly in worship through song during Mass by proclaiming the Word.  Experienced singers with strong voices who are able to read…

This ministry gathers together young spirited adults, who happen to be over the age of 60. They meet for fellowship at monthly breakfast, potluck dinners, game days…

This ministry provides volunteers with hands-on experience of what it means to “Feed the Hungry!”  Once a month, volunteer families (children 12 & over) will…

This choir is open to all children in grades 1st – 6th to sing at weekend Masses scheduled periodically throughout the year.  Rehearsal times can…

Operation Bounty (November) – This is an outreach ministry that provides food baskets containing the Thanksgiving meal to needy families in our parish and Ottawa…

BLESSED IS SHE Women of the community of all ages are welcome and invited to participate in programs that encourage their spirituality at home, work,…

Proclaiming the Word of God at weekend liturgies and special holy day liturgies. As a lector you would be placed on a rotating schedule at…

The Men’s Ministry provides men of our community a non-judgmental and confidential environment to gather with other men to foster friendships — both socially and…

Operation Easter Joy (March/April) – This ministry provides a food basket that contains the Easter meal to needy families in Ottawa County. Volunteer families (adults…

This choir is open to grades 7 through 12 as an extension of Youth Faith Formation.  Rehearsal schedule can be viewed on our parish calendar. …

Those who are sixteen years of age or older and semi-proficient in ability that desire participation to enhance worship through instrumentation are encouraged to share…

Committed to bringing the Word, Eucharist, and the Love of the Lord to the residents of nursing homes in Jenison, Hudsonville, and Allendale. Sundays on…

This ministry will foster the continued growth of our twinning relationship with our sister parish, Mission San Miguel (sam miˈɣel). The Twinning Parish village is San…

Our main focus is to meet with new parishioners to welcome them to our community. We are looking for leaders who are outgoing and friendly. …

May through September this ministry gives one the opportunity to reach out to those living on the street.  In a “picnic setting” volunteers will socialize…

Care of items that are used in conjunction with liturgy and worship space. Once a week – can be set up on a rotating schedule.…

This ministry provides welcoming hospitality for our faith community visitors. Each Sunday after the 9:00 and 11:00 AM masses, we offer coffee, juice and donut…

Welcomes and greets the people as they gather. Ushers are responsible for the specific needs of the faith community before, during, and after each liturgy,…