Hospitality and Community Life
BEREAVEMENT/FUNERAL RECEPTION
The Bereavement Ministry prepares a reception for family and friends following a Funeral Mass. Volunteers help by furnishing food and beverages. For information contact the office at 343-4248.
CATHOLICS COME HOME
Catholics Come Home is a ministry of compassion and reconciliation. It is designed to reach out and encourage non-practicing Catholics to "Come Home" to the Catholic Church and resume the active practice of their faith. Catholics Come Home meets once a week for thirteen weeks.
CONSOLATION MINISTRY
The Consolation Ministry supports family members of the deceased by sending cards of sympathy throughout the year. We plan several workshops and an All Souls' Day Celebration. For more information, please contact Lyn Dorenzo at 891-8026.
RESPECT LIFE ROSARY GROUP
Meets the 1st Wednesday of every month at 5 PM in the social hall library.
MEN'S BIBLE STUDY
The Men's Bible Study meets every Friday at 6:00 AM. All are welcome. For information, contact Rick Carriere at 530-592-7830.
MINISTRY TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND
This ancient ministry allows specially trained and commissioned parishioners to take the Eucharist to those who are very ill, confined to their homes or in extended care facilities, and cooperates with St. John the Baptist to take communion to Catholic patients at Enloe Hospital. For information, contact the office at (530) 343-4248.
CARE FOR CREATION
Meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Contact Loretta Read at (530) 966-1343.
PRO-LIFE CATHOLIC MINISTRY
Meets every Wednesday at 5 PM in the social hall library. Contact Diane Lusk at (530) 519-9749.
SMALL CHURCH COMMUNITIES
Small Church Communities (SCCs) are an ongoing component of the church at Our Divine Savior. Meetings are held weekly, lasting one to two hours. These groups pray together, study the upcoming Sunday readings, share faith experiences and reach out to serve the wider community. Materials used are provided by the parish. Contact the office at 343-4248 for dates and times of available groups.
TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
The Tuesday Morning Bible Study at Our Divine Savior has a long history, going back to 1983. Meeting times are Tuesday mornings from 9-11 am. We use the study guides prepared by Dr. Scott Hahn. All are welcome. Contact Terry Matthews at 893-1644 for information.
THURSDAY DISCIPLESHIP GROUP
Join us Thursday mornings from 9-11 as we journey together through various spiritual readings and enjoy in-depth group discussion. All are welcome. Drop in and join the group any time or contact the office at 343-4248 for more information.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Our Youth Ministry programs serve our junior high and senior high students. Our youth ministry activities promote advocacy, catechesis, community life, evangelization, justice and service, leadership development, pastoral care, prayer and worship.
We are always looking for adult and young adult volunteers willing to help serve the young church of today as Core members. If you would like to help, please
email odsreligioused@yahoo.com. or call the Religious Education office at 345-6201.