PARISH COUNCIL (adult)
Duties: Ten to twelve members of the parish are elected by the parish community to adhere to the Parish Pastoral Council Bylaws while representing the best interest of the parish community.
Time: The Parish Council meets with the Pastor nine times each year to discuss various agenda items concerning the parish community.
Special Skills: A willingness to represent the parish community in an advisory role that involves identifying needs and making recommendations on various topics that arise throughout any given year.
Coordinator: Vicki Swaney, 301-279-0287

PARISH PICNIC (teen, adult)
Duties: Jobs include planning, set-up, cooking and/or clean up and activity leadership. Volunteers recruited in the fall.
Time: September each year.
Special Skills: All talents needed.
Coordinator: Martin Begley, 301-738-1946

TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE PARISH COUNCIL
Duties: Advise parish staff on utilization of technology to support parish office functions and services to parishioners. Volunteers welcome.
Time: Meetings as needed.
Special Skills: Creative vision of how to maximize use of existing & new digital technology in furthering the parish mission; experience in technology (phone, computer, public address system, etc.).
Coordinator: Kevin Muha, Kevin.Muha@comcast.net

WEB TEAM (teen, adult)
Duties: Advise on developing parish website, where possible write programs for desired features. Volunteers welcome.
Time: Variable & negotiable; may work from home.
Special Skills: Technical knowledge of HTML, Dreamweaver, Fireworks.
Coordinator: Kevin Muha, Kevin.Muha@comcast.net

CATECHISTS (adults and young adults)
Duties: Help children grow in faith through their participation in the parish Religious Education Program. Volunteers needed for each new school year.
Time: Once a week (3 to 4 hours preparation time, plus class time); September to May; training, resources, full developed lesson plans for each class is available.
Special Skills: Enjoy working with children; experience helpful, practicing Catholic.
Coordinator: Mary Jo Barnes, 240-864-2524, mjbarnes@straphaels.org

MOTHERS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN (adult)
Duties: Attend, coordinate, and administer weekly gathering of mothers with infants and preschool-aged children. Coordinate speakers, interns and some presentation materials. Volunteers welcome.
Time: Weekly 90-minute meetings September through June, several hours of additional administrative work monthly.
Special Skills: Organizational abilities; create welcoming atmosphere; interest in parenting/ marriage topics.
Coordinator: Ginger Browning, 301-765-7649

YOUNG ADULT (CORE TEAM)
Duties: Developing relational ministry with teenagers by planning and leading youth group activities through talks, skits, meditations, etc. Assisting youth minister in implementing teen meetings.
Time: Meet once a week at youth meeting and once every two weeks for CORE meeting.
Skills: Willingness to share faith/life with teenagers.
Coordinator: Megan Stout, 240-864-2519, mstout@straphaels.org

YOUTH-ADMINISTRATIVE VOLUNTEERS (teen)
Duties: Assist youth minister in administrative office duties.
Time: As needed.
Skills: Organizational and computer.
Coordinator: Megan Stout, 240-864-2519, mstout@straphaels.org

PRAYER MINISTRY (adult, teen)
Duties: Participate in prayer regimen for the youth of the parish and for their special intentions. Volunteers welcome.
Time: Monthly meeting with others in prayer ministry; personal prayer time.
Special Skills: Active prayer life.
Coordinator: Megan Stout, 240-864-2519, mstout@straphaels.org

LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS (teen, adult)
Duties: A number of varied opportunities from reviewing, covering, and typing new material for inclusion into the library to checking in, repairing, shelving, and inventory of existing material on a day to day basis. Volunteers welcome.
Time: Varies by need and availability of volunteer.
Skills: If you have a love for reading and/or learning more about our faith and our Church through different forms of media; if you feel the call to serve but are not sure in what capacity...stop by the library and see what we have to offer.
Coordinator: Elaine Salatto, 240-8642513, esalatto@straphaels.org

NEW PARISHIONER WELCOME (adult)
Duties: Parishioners join together to implement programs which acquaint and better integrate our new parishioners into life here at St. Raphael. This includes hosting New Parishioner Welcome Nights to introduce the parish staff and the ministries at St. Raphael. The group continues to look for other ideas to welcome our new parishioners, and improve their St. Raphael experience. Volunteers welcome.
Time: Monthly meetings. Additional time for events.
Special Skills: Hospitality. Love and willingness to meet and help new members of our parish family.
Coordinator: Sandy Shamburek 301-315-0049.

THE MESSAGE OF DIVINE MERCY (adult)
Duties: The message of Divine Mercy is that God is merciful. He is love itself poured out for us, and He wants no one to escape that merciful love. This group supports and promotes the message of Divine Mercy and devotion to The Divine Mercy through The Divine Mercy Chaplet and the celebration of the Feast of The Divine Mercy. Volunteers welcome.
Time: Daily and weekly participation with additional time needed to prepare for and assist in the Feast of Divine Mercy celebrated the Sunday following Easter.
Special Skills: Interest in promoting the Divine Mercy message.
Coordinator: Dick Jasinski 301-983-1445

WELCOME HOME (adult)
Duties: Focus on reaching out in a prayerful, compassionate and welcoming manner to help those who are away to return to the church. Activities include listening, mentoring, prayer, encouragement and providing any assistance needed to direct them to appropriate parish contacts and resources to guide them back to the church and sacraments. Volunteers welcome.
Time: Dependent on assignment. Several hours per week and monthly meetings.
Special Skills: Love of God. Love of neighbor with good listening and communication skills and a wish to help lead individuals back to the church.
Coordinator: Luisa Duarte 240-864-2565 and Maria Salgado 301-365-5377.

SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FACILITATOR/MEMBER (adult)
Duties: Attend, participate in, and possibly facilitate small faith community gatherings. Support and provide resources to Small Christian Communities within the parish.
Facilitator duties will often rotate but requires leading, inviting prayer and sharing in a small group setting. Volunteers welcome.
Time: Monthly or biweekly meetings approx. 2 hours. Preparation time 1-2 hours.
Special Skills: Ability to listen, pray, and share faith and to create an inviting presence.
Coordinator: Dick Jasinski 301-983-1445 and Rocio Mendez 301-340-8164.

LITURGY COMMITTEE (adult)
Duties: Join others in visioning and implementing outcomes regarding liturgy. One Committee member serves as Recording Secretary. Art & Environment subcommittee for seasonal decorating, maintaining flower arrangements, designing and developing banners. Volunteers welcome.
Time: Meet once a month; liturgical study and reading on own; Recording Secretary spends approximately 2 additional hours typing and distributing minutes.
Special Skills: Ability to work well on a team; special interest and/or expertise in liturgy.
Coordinator: Peggy Garges, 301-340-8197

ALTAR SERVERS (child, teen or adult)
Duties: Assist the priest during Mass by holding the Sacramentary, helping at presentation of the gifts, carrying the cross when needed.
New Servers always desired.
Time: To be available for weekly Mass, plus initial training and on-going formation sessions.
Special Skills: An ability to be reverent and attentive at Mass; dependability; attention to detail.
Coordinator: Pam Ekpone, 301-990-1772

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST (adult 18 and over)
Duties: Distribution of the Eucharist , cleaning vessels after Mass.
(If interested, see the pastor.)
Time: Assigned for one month, every other month, plus initial training and on-going formation sessions.
Special Skills: Love and reverence for the Eucharist; ease in public settings; Catholic in good standing who has received the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist).
Coordinator: Linda Poindexter, 301-424-2061

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST TO THE HOMEBOUND (adult)
Duties: Bring Eucharist to and pray with homebound parishioners regularly.
Need someone one Sunday a month to substitute taking communion to Raphael House residents.
Time: As assigned.
Special Skills: Extraordinary Minister. Ability to comfort people with prayer; a willingness to grow in the Lord's service.
Coordinator: Eileen Kutchak, 240-864-2510

LECTORS (adult)
Duties: Proclaim the Scripture readings at Mass with reverence and understanding.
Time: Once a month; formation session; personal time spent in study and reflection on the Word.
Special Skills: A love for God's Word and desire to study it more deeply; a clear speaking voice; an ease speaking in front of people.
Coordinator: John Farley, 301-294-8843

CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD (teen, adult)
Duties: Lead children through the Liturgy of the Word prayer experience during regular weekend Masses. Volunteers welcome.
Time: One Sunday a month, September-June; monthly planning meetings to prepare for scheduled liturgy; initial and ongoing training; participants work in teams to plan and conduct liturgy.
Special Skills: Adults who enjoy working with children, reflecting on and sharing the Word; musicians and singers also needed.
Coordinator(s): Suzanne Wade, 301-762-1334

SACRISTANS (adult)
Duties: Prepare for Mass by setting out vessels, bread and wine, lighting altar candles, etc. Take home dirty vestments, altar cloths, purificators and towels, and wash/clean and press them.
Time: As needed (arrive 30 minutes prior to Mass); plus initial training session and an annual formation meeting.
Special Skills: A caring eye for detail; a desire to help "behind the scenes".
Coordinator(s): Marty Piper, 301-299-6519 and Elizabeth Myracle, 301-762-3457

WEDDING SACRISTANS/COORDINATORS (adult or couples)
Duties: Learn duties of the Sacristans in order to provide assistance to Priests and Deacons presiding at weddings. Periodically attend wedding rehearsals and weddings and act as liaison to engaged couples in placing flowers and other set up activities for the wedding ceremony.
Time: Initial training; then as assigned at various weddings.
Special Skills: A caring attitude and willingness to support the Sacrament of Marriage.
Coordinator: Eileen Kutchak, 240-864-2510

SANCTUARY SOCIETY (adult)
Duties: Washing and refilling holy water dishes, clearing off counters in the vestibule and sacristy, straightening books in the pews, picking up trash, dusting and sweeping around the altar, cleaning the glass doors between vestibule and church, periodically polishing the brass. Volunteers welcome.
Time: Approximately 1-2 hours with a partner once a month on Saturday or Monday mornings after 9:00 AM Mass.
Special Skills: None-Just a desire to help "lighten the load."
Coordinator: Marilyn Renick, 301-762-1486

ARIMATHEANS (adults)
Duties: Participate in Funeral Mass, including altar server, lector, communion minister; pre-Mass set up and post Mass put away. Does not involve wake or graveside services. Volunteers welcome.
Time: Arrive 30 minutes prior to Mass for set up: up to an hour for Mass, 20 minutes to re-set space; initial training on an individual basis.
Special Skills: Regular availability at least three days a week; respond on 24-48 hour notice. Not allergic to smoke/incense.
Coordinator: Irv Mohler, 301-762-8272

USHERS (adult, family)
Duties: Seat parishioners; help families carry gifts at offertory procession; pass baskets at collection time; ensure orderly flow at communion time, pass out bulletin at door after mass.
Time: One Mass every week (arrive 20 minutes early), plus initial training and an annual formation session.
Special Skills: An ability to graciously welcome people.
Coordinator(s): John Li, 301-424-2713

BAPTISM GARMENTS (adult)
Duties: Cutting out, sewing and/or embroidery. Volunteers welcome.
Time: As needed.
Special Skills: Knowledge of embroidery, sewing helpful.
Coordinator: Teri Dwyer, 301-762-2143, ext. 121, tdwyer@straphaels.org

PRAYER TREE (adult)
Duties: Receive prayer request list each week by email or phone and pray daily for these intentions. Pass the list to other prayer tree volunteers if necessary. Volunteers welcome.
Time: Daily prayer time varies by individual.
Special Skills: Willingness to pray for the needs of others.
Coordinator: Lora Schoen, 240-864-2515, lschoen@straphaels.org

ADULT CHOIR (adult)
Duties: Sing at Mass each week with a group of 25 committed musicians. Volunteers welcome.
Time: 10:00 AM Mass each week, plus one Wednesday evening rehearsal each week, 7:30 - 9:30 PM.
Special Skills: A clear voice and a good ear (sight-reading skills desirable but not necessary).
Coordinator: Vince Natali, 240-864-2532, vnatali@straphaels.org

CANTORS (teen or adult)
Duties: Lead the assembly in prayerful song with an accompanist. Volunteers welcome.
Time: One Mass every two or three weeks (arrive 30 minutes early); periodic cantors' meetings; private preparation time at home or with accompanist.
Special Skills: A skilled solo voice; a deep sense of prayerfulness and reverence for the assembly's sung prayer.
Coordinator: Vince Natali, 240-864-2532, vnatali@straphaels.org

CHILDREN'S CHOIR (youth grades 1-5)
Duties: Lead the assembly in prayerful song with a group of 40 youth. Volunteers welcome.
Time: Weekly rehearsals October-May; 10 to 12 Masses a year; monthly Baptism, learn music at home from CD's.
Special Skills: A love of singing; an ability to be reverent at liturgy.
Coordinator: Vince Natali, 240-864-2532, vnatali@straphaels.org

SCHOLA CHOIR (youth grades 6-8)
Duties: Lead the assembly in prayerful song with a group of 20+ youth.
Volunteers welcome.
Time: Weekly rehearsals October-May; 10 to 12 Masses a year; learn music at home from CD's.
Special Skills: A love of singing; an ability to be reverent at liturgy.
Coordinator: Vince Natali, 240-864-2532, vnatali@straphaels.org

INSTRUMENTALISTS (child, teen or adult)
Duties: Play piano, organ or other instrument at Mass. Volunteers welcome.
Time: As frequently as you wish, at least monthly.
Special Skills: Experience of at least 5 years on your instrument.
Coordinator: Vince Natali, 240-864-2532, vnatali@straphaels.org

CANTORS OR PIANISTS FOR CHILDREN'S
LITURGY OF THE WORD (child, teen or adult)
Duties: Lead the children in singing a psalm and Alleluia during Children's Liturgy of the Word. Volunteers welcome.
Time: As frequently as you wish, at least monthly.
Special Skills: A clear voice, or at least 2 years on piano; a love for singing/playing at liturgy.
Coordinator: Vince Natali, 240-864-2532, vnatali@straphaels.org

YOUTH MASS BAND (teen)
Duties: Lead the congregation in song at the Youth Mass. Volunteers welcome.
Time: Rehearse Wednesday 6:00-7:00 PM Sunday 4:30 PM, Mass 6:00 PM
Special Skills: A love of singing, an ability to be reverent at liturgy.
Coordinator: Megan Stout, 240-864-2519, mstout@straphaels.org

SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMITTEE (adult)
Duties: Work with committee to plan parish opportunities to carry out our call to serve the needy and to learn about church social teaching. Volunteers welcome.
Time: Meets bi-monthly, time and date TBA.
Special Skills: Willingness to work with others in direct service to persons needing our help.
Coordinator: Sandy Shamburek, 240-864-2514, sshamburek@straphaels.org

RESPECT FOR LIFE COMMITTEE (Adults and Teens)
Duties: The Respect Life Committee of St. Raphael affirms that human life is a precious gift from God to be protected from conception to natural death. The objective of the committee is to promote in compassion and love the sacredness of all human life through prayer, education, and witness. This is done through planning and implementing programs that promote a culture of life; educating and informing the parish about issues regarding life issues; participating in special Masses and rosaries; lobbying for life through correspondence with political leaders and others; support of pro-life organizations through volunteering and parish activities; participating in the annual March for Life and hosting pilgrims from other states; praying at abortion facilities. Volunteers welcome.
Time: Monthly meetings (first Monday of the month); 9:45-11:00 AM; other times, as necessary.
Coordinator(s): Jose and Sharon Carbonell 301-765-6954

STONE SOUP SUNDAY (teen, adult, family)
Duties: Assist with food collection on first Sunday of month. Help carry groceries from altar to waiting car. Sometimes deliver collected food to the St. Martin's Pantry in Gaithersburg. Volunteers welcome.
Time: 2 hours every first Sunday of the month.
Special Skills: Requires driver's license and own car; ability to lift food packages.
Coordinator: Mary Casco, 301-977-5578

CLOTHING DRIVE (teen, adult , family)
Duties: Sort clothing and/or deliver to a local agency. Volunteers welcome.
Time: 2.5 hours on Monday after monthly clothing drive. (September-June)
Special Skills: A willingness to help those in need.
Coordinator: Eileen Cheng, 301-762-6340

LABOR OF LOVE (adults)
Duties: Knit or crochet a blanket or infant's hat for hospital nurseries and low-income families. Volunteers welcome.
Time: As needed.
Special Skills: Willingness to learn a skill & see a project to completion.
Coordinator: Noreen Weber, 301-762-6194

PRISON MINISTRY (adult)
Duties: Ministry serves the Montgomery County Correctional Facility located in Clarksburg, MD (exit 18 off 270). Ministry consists of being present for Masses or communion services on Sundays and for catechism classes and scripture sharing on Wednesday evenings. Ministry serves English and Spanish speaking inmates. There are also opportunities for after care to serve as a mentor to inmates when they leave the facility. Volunteers welcome.
Time: Flexible for drop-ins and after care.
Special Skills: Ability to listen and desire to help.
Coordinator: Deacon Frank Salatto, 301-762-2143, ext. 149

RAPHAEL HOUSE (teen, adult)
Duties: (1) Escort for van trips that occur every two weeks. (2) Read aloud in the daytime any day. (3) Drive resident(s) to medical appointments, mostly within five miles. (4) Spend time one on one with a resident any day. Volunteers welcome.
Time: One to four hours.
Special Skills: Caring attitude with older people.
Coordinator: Jonesy Maxson,, 301-217-9116

THE LORD'S TABLE (adult)
Duties: Work with a small group of men and women in the preparation, serving, and clean up of an afternoon meal at St. Martin's in Gaithersburg. Volunteers welcome.
Time: First Thursday, 1-5 PM. Commitment for October-June.
Coordinator: Anna Gill, 301-907-0801

MINISTRY OF COMPASSION (adult)
Duties: Provide support to parish members at times of crisis, particularly after loss by death, serious illness, divorce, or separation. The ministry will provide information about community resources and give direct assistance where appropriate and requested. Members participate in periodic training. Those parishioners already involved in home visiting or caring for someone are encouraged to participate. Volunteers welcome.
Time: From 1-2 hours/week to 5-10 hours/year.
Coordinator: Sandy Shamburek, 240-864-2514, sshamburek@straphaels.org

THANKSGIVING COLLECTION OF FROZEN TURKEYS & NONPERISHABLE FIXINGS (teen, adult, family)
Duties: Setup receiving boxes at the school reception area for the fixings, sort & pack regularly during collection period; receive frozen turkeys the weekend before Thanksgiving; arrange for two vans to deliver turkeys to St. Martin's, DC at agreed-upon time.
Time: 2-8 hours
Special Skills: None.
Coordinator: Tom & Marilyn Sherman, 301-340-2042

THANKSGIVING DINNER AT ST MARTIN'S DC (teen, adult, family)
Duties: Pick up bread from a pre-arranged bakery/grocery store; accept food in TR the evening before Thanksgiving; transport food to St. Martin's at 8:00 AM on Thanksgiving morning; carve turkeys; deliver Meals on Wheels from St. Martin's; Serve dinners; greet guests & eat with them; coordinate dessert table; decorate room & tables; clean up.
Time: Thanksgiving Day-4-8 hours.
Special Skills: Well organized & good public relations.
Coordinators: Nia Cresham (dinner at St. Martin's) 301-251-1833,
Steve & Betsy Furlong, 301-424-1613

MOTHER TERESA'S SOUP KITCHEN CHRISTMAS PARTY (adult)
Duties: Donate food for the luncheon; Setup & decorate TR & tables; Carve hams & turkeys; Serve food; Eat with the guests; Play musical instrument; Lead singing; Clean up. Volunteers welcome.
Time: On day of the luncheon: 3-6 hours.
Special Skills: Be a gracious host/hostess.
Coordinators: Sandy Shamburek, 240-864-2514, sshamburek@straphaels.org; Joyce Young 301-279-6898

ADVENT GIVING TREE (teen, adult, family)
Duties: Leadership team for planning and organizing; Workers sign up for specific shift/Duties: Put tags on the trees, move gifts from trees to storage area, sort & package gifts, clean up TR and deliver gifts to receiving agencies/churches. Volunteers welcome.
Time: Moving gifts Sundays in Advent.
Special Skills: Leadership, strong backs; enthusiasm.
Coordinator: Judy Henry, 301-765-0540

BLOOD DRIVE (adults)
Duties: Recruit donors after Masses one weekend, send reminder cards. On drive day, sign in donors, assist in completing forms, serve refreshments to donors. Volunteers welcome.
Time: Two days yearly.
Special Skills: Hospitable Coordinators: Sponsored by Knights of Columbus.
Coordinator: Jim Edmondson, 301-990-1524

EARTH COMMUNITY (adult)
Duties: Attend Earth Community potluck gatherings that normally include prayer, discussion, and planning for action and advocacy. Sometimes discussions center around a video or book/article on Caring for Creation. Volunteers welcome.
Time: Monthly meeting; Sometimes 3-part discussion in Lent on simple living.
Special Skills: Concern for our environment.
Coordinators: Sylvia Diss 301-424-3229, dissS@erols.com,
Pat Miller 301-251-1058, patricia.miller@juno.com

OPERATION RICE BOWL (adult)
Duties: Write short weekly bulletin articles. Talk about the work in International development similar to Catholic Relief. Create posters.
Time: Yearly campaign in Lent ending on Holy Thursday.
Coordinator: Pat Miller 301-251-1058, patriciamiller@juno.com

BREAD FOR THE WORLD OFFERING OF LETTERS (adult)
Duties: Prepare or write short flyer to explain the focus of the year's Campaign of Letters; man a table after a Mass at a weekend in June/July to collect signatures to pre-written letters or custom letters to federal elected representatives.
Time: Yearly.
Special Skills: Willingness to advocate for the poor here or abroad.
Coordinator: Pat Miller 301-251-1058, patricia.miller@juno.com

COMMUNITY-BASED SHELTER (teen, adult, family)
Duties: Prepare & bring a meal (breakfast cereal, bag lunch, or evening hot dinner); Serve and share the evening meal with the guests at the shelter; Donate toiletries, food, paper goods, linens, etc. Volunteers welcome.
Time: 1-3 hours
Special Skills: Cooks, servers, host/hostess.
Coordinator: Tom & Marilyn Sherman, 301-340-2042

FRIENDS IN ACTION (adults)
Duties: As a member of a team of volunteers, offer mentoring & companionship to low-income families transitioning to independent living. Volunteers welcome.
Time: Monthly or bimonthly meetings; assist as needed by the family.
Special Skills: Desire to help a needy family by giving one's time.
Coordinators: Monica Barberis-Young, 301-762-8682, ext. 113

TWINNING WITH ST. MARTIN'S CHURCH/DC (adult)
Duties: Engage parishioners in "sharing" spirituality, music, life experience, & fellowship. Attend a picnic & retreat. Volunteers welcome.
Time: Meeting 2 times yearly, 3-4 hours at other times.
Special Skills: Friendliness.
Coordinator: Jan & Don Scott, 301-770-5215

GABRIEL PROJECT (adult)
Duties: Assist women in crisis pregnancies through various types of support - prayer, transportation, meals, clothing and baby products; opportunity to provide "shepherding home," loving and stable environment and befriend a woman in need. Work with St. Catherine Labouré team. Volunteers welcome.
Time: Varies according to assignment and need; periodic orientation sessions; written materials also available; bi-annual state-wide training.
Special Skills: Ability to show unconditional love, set boundaries; parenting skills welcome (not necessary); good listening skills helpful; willingness to show respect for life by combining special power of prayer with commitment to service.
Coordinator: Ursula Boesch, 301-762-7134

GABRIEL HOUSE (adult)
Duties: Give support to three, pregnant young women in Silver Spring; assist in house maintenance. Volunteers welcome.
Time: As needed.
Coordinator: Ursula Boesch, 301-762-7134

LEGISLATIVE NETWORK (adult)
Duties: Send letters, faxes, e(mails and/or make telephone calls to legislators on important issues. Volunteers welcome.
Time: 12 hours per year and annual Lobby Night in Annapolis and one day in DC.
Special Skills: Training available annually through the Archdiocese; written materials also available. Anyone with a desire to advocate for people who have no voice in the political system is welcome.
Coordinator: Sandy Shamburek, 240-864-2514, sshamburek@straphaels.org

SHELTER MEAL PROGRAMS (teen, adult, family)
Duties: Prepare or deliver meals for individuals living at a shelter (Dorothy Day Place, Chase Shelter, Sophia House in Rockville). Volunteers welcome.
Time: Meal preparation (11/2 hour); or meal delivery (1 hour) (occasional, every month, bimonthly, once or twice a year).
Special Skills: Anyone willing to prepare or deliver a meal.
Coordinator: Sandy Shamburek, 240-864-2514, sshamburek@straphaels.org

CARDINAL'S APPEAL COMMITTEE
Duties: Plan and organize the annual Cardinal's Appeal at St. Raphael's; encourage full participation through planning, publicity, tracking and reporting
Time: Seasonal (November through May); 1 to 2 meetings per month; training for committee chair and for speakers (January and February) provided by Archdiocese.
Special Skills: A heart for the poor of the Archdiocese and an interest in promoting the Appeal; skills in writing, graphic arts, creative thinking and speaking.
Coordinator(s):