Council of Catholic Women (CCW)
The Holy Apostles Council of Catholic Women is an organization of women who, in association with the Idaho CCW and the National CCW, promote the spiritual and material well-being of the Church both locally and universally. The meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of the month, September through May, beginning with Mass at 6:30pm. To learn more about our ministry join us for our potluck membership drive meeting held each October. All ladies of the parish are welcome and encouraged to attend at anytime during the year. www.idahoccw.org | www.nccw.org Contact: Danette Arnzen, President | 870.3140Patti Van Ruiten, First VP |
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men’s fraternal benefit society that was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Our focus is on preserving the Catholic faith. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled, and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief, public relief works, commitment to family, and service to the community at large. Contact: Bert Tamas, Grand Knight | 860.9071Darrell Huston, Deputy Grand Knight | 861.8502
Parish Nursing
This ministry focuses on the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the congregation. Parish Nurses desire to extend the healing mission of Jesus through prayer, education, health screenings, referral, advocacy, and counsel.Parish Nursing coordinates programs including: Blood Pressure Screening, Planning for End of Life, Bereavement, Prayer Shawl Program, Suicide Support, Welcome Baby Visits, Exercising and Weight Loss Programs. Healing Services are scheduled the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Flu Prevention Protocol for Holy Apostles Catholic Church
Surviving Loss By Suicide: Support of Family and Friends Contact: Monique Kilroy (RN, BSN) | 888.1182, ext. 3008
Parish Visitors
Parish Visitors is an outreach program to visit with, comfort, provide aid for, and serve the Eucharist to the elderly, sick, and shut-in members of the Holy Apostles community. Contact: Deacon Gerald Pera | 888.1182, ext. 3057Monique Kilroy | 888.1182, ext. 3008
Peggy Marshall | 861. 9579
Prison Ministry
The Prison Ministry is a Diocesan effort. Its 60+ volunteers work in institutions throughout the state. We bring the love of Christ to inmates through Catechism, Reconciliation, Mass, and Eucharist. To find out how you can help please call. Contact: Dick Miller | 938.0844Rachel’s Vineyard
Rachel’s Vineyard offers healing and spiritual support for women and men whose lives have been impacted by abortion. Our Weekend Healing Retreat provides a safe, supportive environment where retreatants may enter the grieving process, deeply experience God’s forgiveness and receive renewed hope for the future. Retreats are held annually at Nazareth Retreat Center (Boise, Idaho) as well as in most of our neighboring states. Specific dates, alternate locations and registration details are available by phone or online.Here’s what one of our past retreatants had to say: Many years ago I made the regrettable decision to have an abortion. The guilt and shame overwhelmed me. I couldn’t forgive myself, so how could I ask God to forgive me? A friend suggested that I attend a Rachel’s Vineyard weekend. I didn’t want to. Would they make me talk about it? Would they judge me?
What I experienced was a warm, accepting atmosphere with caring people who showed me how to heal. Was it easy? NO. But they started me on a journey that has brought me healing and even joy which I had thought I didn’t deserve. I am a different person now. Before the retreat I thought I had it all under control. I didn’t realize how much it was still affecting me after all those years. After the retreat I felt as if this huge weight had been lifted off of me. www.rachelsvineyard.org Contact: April Agenbroad | 888.7125
Toll-Free National Hotline | 1 (877) Hope 4 Me
Respect Life
Holy Apostles Respect Life is dedicated to sharing information that helps preserve all human life from conception to natural death. Repect Life shares the Church’s teaching that all human life sacred, for it is created in the image and likeness of God. We meet approximately six times a year and participate in various activities including Respect Life Month in October, “Memorial to the Innocent” in January, a baby shower for those in need, legislative issues, and bringing chastity speakers to the area. Contact: Colleen Ware | 484.9050Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an organization that offers person-to-person service to those who are in need and suffering. Volunteers are always needed and appreciated. Contact: Beth Walz, President | 884.8783Help Line: 331.2208 | email: svdpha@yahoo.com
The Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary is a world wide Catholic organization, which was started in Ireland by Frank Duff to fulfill the spiritual needs of the people. www.legionofmaryallidaho.info Our Lady of Tears meets Thursdays at 9:30am.- Marilyn Farneman | 288.1491
- Mary Hill | 794.7557
- Mark Nooth | 898.1491
- Evie Thibault | 898.9482
