Please complete Contact Form Below for any Ministries you are interested in:

Ministry of Liturgy:

Altar Servers

Boys, girls, and youth who have received their First Communion, and Adults have the opportunity to be a servant of Jesus Christ, by reverently assisting the priest before, during, and after Mass. Being an Altar Server is a privilege and requires reverence and a strong commitment. Proper training is required.

Arts & Environment

The Arts and Environment Committee arranges and maintains flowers and plants for the celebration of weekly liturgies throughout the seasons of the church, for special feast days, and for Christmas and Easter.

Extraordinary Ministers

Extraordinary Ministers of the Most Holy Eucharist are called to serve the faith community, ensuring that all Catholics are able to participate in Holy Communion at each liturgy. Ministers are confirmed Catholics who lead lives in harmony with the teachings of the Catholic Church and are trained to serve with reverence.

Gift Bearers

Parishioners volunteer to carry up the gifts at the weekend Masses. Celebrate a special occasion or remembrance.  

Lectors

The trained lector proclaims the Mass readings from Sacred Scripture, announces the intentions for the Universal Prayer and, in the absence of a psalmist, recite the Psalm between the readings. They also provide parish announcements before the Mass.

Music Ministry

Our mission as the Music Ministry of Little Flower Parish is to praise God through prayer and song and to promote the full, conscious and active participation of all in our liturgical celebrations. Come share your love of God through song and join one of our three active choirs: Parish Chorale, Cherub or Youth Choirs.

Sacristan Support

The Sacristan Support team is made up of adult volunteers who help the sacristans with upkeep in the church. They usually work after morning Mass on a rotating weekly basis.  We are currently looking for volunteers to rotate duties such as dusting the church as well as laundering the albs.

Ushers

Our ushers provide a welcoming environment to parishioners & visitors to our parish and provide order and security before, during & after Masses.

Ministries of Prayer:

Prayer Chain

The Little Flower Prayer Chain gathers names of those parishioners, family and friends on a weekly basis whose names are requested for prayers. Prayer warriors receive an email with our most up to date intentions so that prayers can be said consistently. All are welcome to join this quiet but powerful ministry!

Rosary Leaders

This ministry shares their devotion to Mary by leading the rosary with those present before the Saturday vigil Mass. Anyone interested in joining in this can be placed on the rotation.

Ministries of Formation

Adult Faith Formation

Our goal is to encourage people to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. We do this through offering programs and speakers to help educate and engage them in the faith. Examples: Bible Study, OCIA, Men’s Fellowship, Ladies Book Study.

Youth Group

This is our high school youth formation which exists to radically impact the local communities of Little Flower & Christ the Servant through the raising up of missionary disciples among the next generation. They gather weekly on Wednesday evenings.

Young Adult Ministry

Lisieux is a vibrant Young Adult Ministry offered to anyone ages 18-39. We aim to put on one event a month to help us grow in our faith and in our community. Our guiding verses are Ephesians 4:11-13: "And he gave some as apostles, others as prophets, others as evangelists, others as pastors and teachers, to equip the holy ones for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of faith and knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the extent of the full stature of Christ.” We are all called to different missions for the Church, but we also make up the body of Christ! Named after the convent where our patron Saint Therese found community and fostered her relationship with the Lord, we feel that Lisieux at Little Flower will help young adults do the same. Check out the bulletin, our instagram (@lisieuxyoungadults), or sign up for our Flocknote group to hear about our upcoming events. Email Megan and Isaac Temelkoff at lisieuxyoungadults@gmail.com with any questions! 

Catholic Men’s Fellowship

Catholic Men's Fellowship (CMF) brings Catholic men together to form a deeper relationship with Christ and His Church. CMF is an outreach for men with the purpose to deepen and strengthen their Catholic faith; to grow spiritually; and to grow in their love and mercy for others.

Night of Praise

The Night of Praise is a worship ministry focused on the beauty of the Lord exposed in the Blessed Sacrament. Join us on the second Friday of the month at 7:00 in the Sanctuary to sit with the Lord and sing out His Praise with our community! "At that very moment he rejoiced [in] the holy Spirit and said, “I give you praise, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike. Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will.” John 10:21

Works of Mercy:

Food Cupboard

Little Flower’s Food Cupboard gathers food and helps provide nourishment once a month for families in need. This ministry meets the Tuesday before the third Wednesday of each month to pack two large, brown grocery bags of food for each family, and take them to the hall for distribution on the third Wednesday of each month from 9:00-10:30 am. Emergency food can be provided upon request.

Homebound Ministry

Holy Communion: The Homebound Ministry offers Holy Communion to Catholic parishioners who are unable to attend and participate in the parish Mass due to sickness or disability. The Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to these homebound members have been specifically trained and instructed. If parishioners are unable to come to Church, Homebound Ministry seeks to bring "Church" to them.

Mailing Cards

This ministry sends cards to those who are unable to leave their home to bring light to their day.

Jesus Tree

The “Jesus Tree” is our parish Giving Tree. The Jesus Tree provides gifts for needy parish and community families during the Christmas Season.

Matthew 8:20 Outreach

Matthew 8:20 is a food and clothing street ministry who serves at outreach locations to serve the homeless and impoverished of Canton and surrounding areas. The first Thursday of the month is held at the Hartville Migrant Center, Hartville, OH, from 4pm to 6pm, clothing and hygiene items only as well as a lunch bag.  The third Friday of the month is held at St. Benedict's Parish from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, clothing, hygiene items, and a hot meal.  A pre-scheduled team of workers serves a hot meal, a cold take-away bag, and distributes clothing and hygiene items, as well as fellowship.   There are various opportunities for workers: Outreach nights, organizers, shoppers, cooks, drivers, and donors.

Matthew 8:20 Inventory

The Matt.8:20 Inventory team meets weekly on Tuesday mornings from 9:00 - 11:00 at the Fete Youth House to process the donated clothing items, toiletries, and snacks, sorting and labeling them for distribution.

Respect Life

This ministry focuses on promoting respect for life from conception to natural death. They provide education and opportunities for outreach.

Ministries of Hospitality:

Altar Rosary Society

The mission of the Little Flower Altar and Rosary Society is to provide for the needs of the parish environment, promoting a greater devotion to the praise and honor of God and the Blessed Virgin Mary through prayer, fellowship and devotion to the Rosary. All women of the parish are welcome to join!

Bereavement

Bereavement ministry strives to bring comfort and support to parishioners who have lost a loved one. They do this through bereavement sessions, sending Christmas cards, and a special yearly All Souls’ Day Mass. They would be open to helping start a group for widows/widowers or parents who have lost a child if there would be interest in meeting with others who have experienced similar loss.

Men’s Club

The Men's Club of Little Flower Catholic Church, a Social and Catholic Action Club organized in the parish is organized to promote the Spiritual, Moral, and Social advancement of its members. By example and active participation, it shall set a pattern for Catholic Action in the parish and community.

Ministries of Service:

Facility, Flowers and Grounds Crew

Those willing to share their time and talents with simple upkeep and landscaping provide a great service to our parish. Weeding, edging, pruning and general cleaning is needed in the grotto and flower beds surrounding the church and hall throughout the spring and summer. If you can volunteer some time for this or have a specific skill you would be willing to share, please let us know!

Faith Community Nursing

This group of nurses share their gifts by providing various blood drives throughout the year.