Adoration Ministry: Ensure periods of adoration of the Blessed Eucharist are attended and safe.
Devotions Ministry: Fosters devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus, by devotions like First Friday, First Saturday, Holy Hours, special feast days, and devotion to the Holy Rosary.
Generations of Faith: Through regular gatherings builds relationships and fosters Catholic culture through Prayer, Adoration, Fellowship and Service.
Marriage Ministry: Supports the marriage vocation by providing engaged and married couples a way to deepen their faith and enjoy fellowship.
Men's Ministry: A brotherhood of men committed to living their faith authentically and being spiritual leaders in the home, parish, and community. Through various programs and events, we strengthen our relationship with Christ to inspire others to live a life of purpose.
Mission Support Ministry: Builds and develops long-term relationships with international parishes and religious orders that hold special significance for SMdP parishioners.
Prayer Warriors: Prayer group for the intentions of parishioners.
Choir: Supports the singing of the congregation and enriches the congregational singing with harmonies and descants.
Cantor: Proclaims the Psalm after the first reading and intones the Gospel Acclimation and verse. The cantor is both a singer and a leader of congregational song.
Instruments: Leads and sustains the singing of the assembly and of the choir, cantor, and psalmist, without dominating or overpowering them.
Equipment / Sound System: Ensures that the congregation may hear clearly to enable their full, active and conscious participation at Mass.
Amplify: Catechesis, fun, and fellowship for high school youth.
Bible Study: Study of Sacred Scripture.
Catechists: Provide aid in catechizing families in our parish.
Elevate: Catechesis, fun, and fellowship for middle school youth.
Faith & Reason Study Group: Topical studies and workshops.
Family Faith Formation: Provides catechesis for families.
Little Flower Girls Club (age 6+): Growing in virtue, learning the faith, learning about the saints, and fun activities.
OCIA/OCIC: Give catechesis regarding the Catholic faith to the unbaptized and those who are seeking full initiation into the Church.
Sacramental Preparation: Empowering parents to prepare children to receive Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Also, Marriage Preparation and Holy Matrimony.
Troops of St. George (age 6+): Catholic scouting for dads and their sons.
Vacation Bible School: Catechesis, fun, and activities centered around Bible lessons.
Parish Council: Advisory Council to the Pastor.
Finance Council: Advisory Council to the Pastor in all financial matters.
Money Counters: Count the weekly collections.
Office Volunteers: Volunteers in various capacities.
St. Michael's Ministry: Ensures a safe environment.
Fall Festival: Coordinate the Annual Fall Festival.
Vocation Chalice: The vocation chalice is taken home by a parish family for a week to pray for vocations to the religious life.
Parish Life
Art & Environment
Knights of Columbus, Council 17304: Men’s fraternal organization dedicated to promoting and conducting educational, charitable, religious and social welfare works while rendering mutual aid and assistance to sick and needy members and their families.
Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court St. Maria Goretti #2759: Strives to embrace the principle of faith, working through love, and the promotion of justice, equality, and the advancement of human rights and human diginity for all.
St. Martin de Porres Catholic School, a ministry of our parish, offers a classical education rooted in Gospel values and the teachings of the Catholic Church for students in PreK3 through 8th Grade. We offer a Christ-centered learning environment with a low student/teacher ratio, and foster the development of leadership, self-confidence, service to others, and academic achievement. For more information, visit: www.smdpcatholic.org.