Parish Commissions

Building and Maintenance Commission

Building and Maintenance Commission prepares and maintains a property maintenance schedule for immediate, six-month, one-year and three-year implementation, along with cost estimates for such maintenance.
~ Commission Contact:  Carl Schroer

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission discusses the policies and procedures of the cemetery. They revise and update the Cemetery rules and continue to monitor and make decisions regarding the general operation of the cemetery. 
~ Commission Contact: Carl Schroer

Evangelization Commission

The Evangelization Commission is primarily responsible for promoting faith formation and developing specialized ministries within the parish as the need arises.
~ Commission Contact: Ginger Groff-Brinker

Finance Commission

The Finance Commission is the primary budgeting organization of the parish, and should have primary responsibility for financial matters in the parish, subject to approval by the Pastoral Council and Pastor. The Finance committee meets monthly to advise on parish financial management. It is comprised of parishioners chosen by the Pastor and members of the staff.

~ Meetings are held on the 4th Monday of the odd months
  7:00pm - Parish Office, Notre Dame Hall
~ Commission Chairperson: Sam Unnerstall

Liturgy Commission

The Liturgy Commission oversees the planning and coordinating of all the various ministries involved in our parish worship.

~ Meetings are held every other month and more frequently during the   Christmas and Lent seasons.
~ Commission Chairperson: Linda Wilson

School Board

The purpose of the School Board is to advise the Pastor and Principal in making policy for the parish educational programs. The educational programs include the elementary school, the Parish School of Religion (PSR) and other child-centered faith development activities. 
~ Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday (August -May) 7:00 pm.
~ Commission Chairperson: Nikki Larrison

Social Concerns Ministry

The purpose of the Social Concerns Ministries is to discern the needs of persons in the parish and wider community, especially the poor, and identify resources to meet those needs. The goal is to fulfill the justice dimensions of scripture and our church tradition, acknowledging that every Christian is called to serve and to work for justice, including Respect Life efforts. 

The scope is twofold: to meet immediate needs and to work for changes in the structures of society that are oppressive. Those involved in the social concerns ministries work with parishioners, community groups and other parishes to help solve related problems. 
 

Social Concerns Commission

This parish-wide committee encompasses representatives from all Social Concerns ministries and members of the parish at large. They coordinate volunteers and determine financial assistance of our parish in the broader community.

If you are interested in serving on this Commission, please contact:

Father Jeff Maassen, Pastor     636-239-6701 ext 1422

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is an outreach program for those who need assistance procuring food. The local community supports the pantry with financial assistance and food drives, including the Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, Mail Carrier, VFW, and American Legion. 
Location:  314 W. Second Street (2nd Street entrance of Middle School)
Food Pantry Hours: Monday and Thursday, 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm.
If you would like to serve on this ministry, please contact: 

Jane Dolan, Coordinator - Please call the office and they will connect you 636-239-6701 

Respect Life Ministry

The mission of this ministry is to support the teachings of the Catholic Church on respect life issues through parish education, outreach and prayer, and to support local organizations that respect the dignity of human life from conception to natural death, especially those organizations that provide crisis pregnancy support. 
We participate in parish activities such as the monthly Pro-Life Movie Nights, Pro-Life Burger Nights at the KC's, Pro-Life Rosary March in October, and the Pro-Life March For Life in Washington, DC in January each year. New members and new ideas are always welcome. Planning meetings for various events are posted in the bulletin. 
If you would like to support or serve on this ministry, please contact:

Parish Office | 636.239.6701
Bill Gegg, Coordinator

Christmas Outreach Ministry

The Christmas Outreach Program at Saint Francis Borgia provides our parishioners with the opportunity to share their good fortune with other families in the area at Christmas. One of the agencies helped is the Pregnancy Assistance Center in Washington. Gifts are also offered to many families who have children with physical impairments; others are dealing with financial hardships, spousal abandonment, violence, and much more.
This outreach ministry collects hundreds of new unwrapped toys during the Advent season. The program ends before Christmas with the distribution of gifts to all the select families. 
If you would like to participate in this giving ministry, please contact:

Parish Office  | 636-239-6701
Walt and Kathy Meyer, Coordinators 

St. Vincent de Paul Society

Inspired by the Gospel values, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organization, leads women and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those who are in need and suffering in the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul. 
Organized locally, Vincentians witness God’s love by embracing all works of charity and justice. Our parish collaborates with Our Lady of Lourdes parish in relieving need and addressing its’ causes, making no distinction in those served because, in them, Vincentians see the face of Christ. 
They meet on the second Tuesday of each month in Room 3 of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Center.
If you would like to serve on this outreach ministry, please contact:

Parish Office | 636-239-6701
Norma Roth, Area Coordinator

Volunteer Opportunities

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These are just some of the volunteer opportunities currently available at the parish. If you have a special skill or talent that you would like to share, please give us a call for fill in the request below. We always welcome hearing your new ideas to make our parish a thriving Catholic community!

Parish Stewardship in Action!

Cemetery Cleanup 

All flowers and decorations must be removed from the cemetery in the spring and fall for cleanup. (Spring—March 1 thru 15; Fall—September 1 thru 15)  For more information on this ministry, contact:

Carl Schroer  636-390-6701, ext. 1600
 

Christmas Outreach

This group of volunteers organizes the Christmas giving tree and distributes the gifts to those in need. If you would like to help with this ministry, contact:

Kathy Meyer, Coordinator

Collection Counters

A group of parishioners who meet usually on Monday mornings after 7:00AM Mass to open and mark offertory envelopes collected at Sunday and Holy Day Masses. If you would like to help with this ministry, please contact: 

Missy Frankenberg, Parish Office     636-239-6701 ext. 1511
 

Crafters

This group of women desire to share their God-given talents to the betterment of our parish family. While fundraising is a basic part of this group, creation of new friendships as well as sharing, supporting and understanding are the basis of our group. They meet on Tuesday at 9:00 am in the Rectory. If you would like to share your crafting skills as part of this ministry, please contact:

Parish Office   636-239-6701
Karen Kleekamp, Ladies Sodality President

Encore Shop

Encore is a resale shop of good quality clothing, shoes and accessories that benefits the ministries of the parish. Volunteers are needed to staff the shop, and also for sorting, marking, displaying, washing, ironing, and mending donated items. 
Would you like to help with this ministry? If so, please contact: 

Parish Office   636-239-6701
LeAnn Aholt, Coordinator

Food Pantry 

The Food Pantry is an outreach program to those who are in need of assistance in procuring food. Volunteers staff pantry, complete clerical duties, periodically repackage food, stock shelves and clean up. There are weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly shifts. 
For more information on serving this ministry, contact:

Jane Dolan, Coordinator    636-239-6701, ext. 1304 
 

Fryers 

Volunteers help prepare the main course for the Fall Festival, Pork Sausage Dinner, Parish Dinners. 
If you would like to help with this ministry, please contact: 

Parish Office     636-239-6701 ext. 1510
 

Heavenly Dusters 

The "Heavenly Dusters" meet on Monday Mornings after the 7:00 AM Mass to clean the church.  If you would like to help with this ministry, please contact: 

Parish Office  636-239-6701
Donna Hamann or Carolyn Kohler, Coordinators
 

Knights of Columbus - SFB Roundtable

The Knights of Columbus is an International Catholic organization dedicated to the ideals of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. Our parish group of men and women have joined together to extend that charity to those most in need of help within our parish. 
Going on our third year of helping the needy of our parish, we provide volunteers for yard work, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, landscaping, fencing, hauling, sewing, home visitation, gutter cleaning, and computer/electronic technology assistance for widow/widowers, divorced/single parents, and elderly who are in need of help around the house.
Thank you to those who have contributed to our organization, either through funding, volunteering their time or supporting our BBQ events! If you would like to be a part of this support group to widow/widowers, divorced/single parents, or the elderly in our parish, please contact: 

Parish Office  636-239-6701
Tom Farace, Coordinator
 

Mailing Helpers

This group of volunteers help to assemble parish mailings on an as-needed basis throughout the year. If you would like to help with this ministry, please contact: 

Parish Office     636-239-6701 ext. 1510
 

Knight Watch

Men of Borgia is a new group being formed by some father's of Borgia Grade School students. The group is open to any men of the Parish as well as Father's, Grandfathers, Uncles, etc. The group will hold social functions during the year so that fathers can get to know each other. We will also be planning work days during the school year to assist Joe with various projects around the campus. There are plans to develop a program to be present during pick up and drop off from school and perhaps even become involved in some daily activities as the administration sees fit. The primary goal will be to show the students of SFBGS positive male influences and a keen interest in their school life. Anyone participating must have attended the Protecting God's Children training. For more information or to join the M.O.B. Squad, please email:

Parish Office  636-239-6701
Rodney Stoyer, Coordinator

PSR Catechists 

Catechists are needed for the Parish School of Religion Classes (grades kindergarten through eight) which are held in the grade school and middle school. These classes are for students who do not attend a Catholic grade school. The time commitment for this ministry is Wednesday evenings during the school year from 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm. If your talent is sharing the Good News with our young parishioners, please contact: 

Kyra Gulledge, Coordinator for Religious Education   636-239-6701, ext 1239 
 

Quilters

The women of the parish who create beautiful handmade quilts meet on Tuesdays at 8:00 am - 3:00 pm in the Middle School — full days September through May, and half days June through August. If you would love to share your passion for quilting and needlework and would like more information, please contact:

Quilting Room, 636-239-6701, ext. 1305
 

RCIA Candidate Sponsor

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), also referred to as the Catechumenate, is the process through which people become members of the Catholic Church. Sponsors are needed to assist candidates through their process which culminates in the celebration of initiation sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist tat Easter time. The time commitment for this ministry is October through April.
If you would like to help others learn more about our Catholic faith and want more information, please contact: 

Parish Office 636-239-6701 

Retired Volunteers

These retired men volunteer their services each Monday and Thursday from 8:00am - 12:00 noon. They help with a variety of tasks including carpentry work, painting, small repairs, setting up Jesuit Hall's banquet facility, and other jobs.
For more information on this ministry, contact:

Joe Holtmeier    636-390-6701, ext. 1600

School Volunteers 

Volunteers have an important role in our school community. School parents are solicited through the school. If you do not have children in the grade school and would be willing to donate some time, please call the school office. Some areas of need are: teacher aide, lunchroom or playground duty, aides in art, computer, library or typists. 
For additional information about this ministry, please contact: 

Lisa Kleekamp, Grade School Secretary    636-239-6701, ext. 1214
 

SCRIPS / Shop 'N Earn

Many volunteers are needed to run this program which raises funds for school family tuition and our grade school. Volunteers are needed to staff Shop ‘n Earn office during weekend hours, process orders, and pick up scrips from local businesses. 
For more information on this ministry, please contact:

Parish Office  636-239-6701

 

Soup Night - NEW NIGHT (Tuesdays)

Soup Nights during Lent offers an opportunity to parishioners to gather for a light meal in the spirit of fasting, prayer and almsgiving. Many volunteers get together on the Tuesdays during Lent to cook, serve or cleanup. 

If you would like to help with this ministry, please contact: 

Parish Office  636-239-6701 ext. 1510

Tent Committee

This group of men sets up and takes down various sized tents used by the parish. If you would like to offer your help with this ministry, contact:

Parish Office  636-239-6701
Tim Weber, Coordinator
 

Vacation Bible School

This program, planned by the Coordinator of Religious Education, is usuaqlly scheduled during the fourth week in July -- 6:00 - 7:15 pm. This faith-themed program is designed for children age 3 to those entering fifth grade. Volunteers are needed to help plan, organize, and lead sessions on songs, games, art/crafts and bible study. If you would like to offer your help with this fun ministry, please contact: 

Kyra Gulledge, Coordinator for Religious Education
636-239-6701, ext 1277