Ministries are organized in the following categories: Sacramental, Worship/Liturgy, Faith Formation and Study, Outreach, Parish and Social Life, and Parish Oversight.

SACRAMENTAL

Baptismal Ministry:
       Parishioners lead informal classes for parents of the child to be baptized. The classes are typically held on the third Thursday of the month at the Parish Center and are a requirement for parents before the baptism of their child.  Baptisms are usually scheduled on the first Sunday of the month during Mass and the last Sunday of the month at 12:00 p.m.   Baptisms are not scheduled during Lent.  Click for more information on Baptism.  To volunteer in Baptismal Ministry please contact Laura Munz at 513-793-3577, lamunz@me.com, or Anita Scott at 513-891-8221, anitaleescott@yahoo.com.
 
Bereavement:
       This ministry represents the parish in reaching out to our families who have lost a loved one. The members of this ministry meet with families to assist them in planning the funeral liturgy and often help in a variety of ways, with healing and care to bring comfort from our All Saints Community.  To volunteer, please contact Deacon Bob Leever at 513-792-4606 or bleever@allsaints.cc.
 
Marriage Ministry:
       Couples from the parish are assigned to meet with engaged couples who are preparing for the sacrament of Marriage.  These sessions are usually held in the home of the host couple. Click for more information on Marriage preparation or please contact Deacon Bob Leever at 513-792-4606 or bleever@allsaints.cc.
 

WORSHIP AND LITURGY

Altar Attendants/Servers:
       Both adult and school age, they assist the Presider in the Liturgy.  Adult servers assist at the daily 6:45 a.m. Liturgy.  Grade school children assist at the weekend Masses and at school Masses.   To volunteer, please contact the parish office at 513-792-4600 or parishoffice@allsaints.cc.
 
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:
       Ministers of Holy Communion distribute the Eucharist at weekend liturgies, as well as to area nursing homes. To volunteer at weekend liturgies, please contact Melissa Basile at 513-984-8162 or mbasile4@gmail.com.   To volunteer to distribute at area nursing homes, please see the description under OUTREACH: Homebound Ministry or contact Karen Bell at 513-984-5838 or klwbell@gmail.com.

Hospitality Ministry:
        Behind the scene organizers. They assist members of the assembly in finding seating, answering questions, taking up the collection, obtaining headphones for the hearing impaired and inviting members of the assembly to bring up the offertory gifts.  During COVID time they also assist in cleaning the pews after Mass. To volunteer, please contact Micki Harrell at 513-792-4613 or mharrell@allsaints.cc.
 
Lectors:
       Lectors are called to proclaim the scripture at daily, Holy Day, and weekend liturgies. To volunteer, please contact Bob Bell at 513-984-5838 or bobandkarenbell@gmail.com.
 
Music Ministry: 
       By joining our hearts with the beauty of sound, this ministry gives melody to our faith through the power of music. The Music Ministry has opportunities for vocalists and instrumentalists of all ages, at any skill level.   Our role is to enhance all liturgical celebrations by encouraging and modeling full participation as part of the worshiping assembly. All liturgical music is under the direction of the Parish Music Director, Brendan Hemmerle, bhemmerle@allsaints.cc or 513-792-4614.
 
Purificator Ministry:
       This ministry helps with the laundering and ironing of the purificators (white Eucharist cloths) and corporal (altar) cloths. It involves a commitment once every 8 weeks or so. Please contact Teresa Hoying at 513-891-4604 or tehoying@gmail.com.

FAITH FORMATION AND STUDY (Children’s and Adult)

CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION (Arranged by age)
God’s Words of Wonder:
       This preschool enrichment program meets two times a month on Fridays.  Using Bible stories, music, prayer, play and discovery model of the Montessori approach, God's Words of Wonder seeks to instill a love for God's Word and a desire to know more about Him.  Click for more information on God's Words of Wonder or please contact Emily Mulvey at 513-792-4603 or EMulvey@allsaints.cc. 

Sunday Pre-School:
       Sunday Pre-School lays the foundation for growth of the child’s relationship with God.  The program is open to all parish children ages 3 through Kindergarten.  Classes meet during the 11:00 a.m. Mass, typically from September through April. Click for more information on Sunday Preschool or please contact Emily Mulvey, 513-792-4603 or EMulvey@allsaints.cc. .

Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW):
       This ministry is for children in grades K through 2, attending the 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday Masses.  The children gather in church with their families.  After the opening prayer, they are sent forth with their adult leaders to a room in the Parish Center where they focus on the day’s readings.  After the Universal Prayer, they return to Mass and continue to worship with their families.   If you are interested in helping with this ministry or want more information, please contact Emily Mulvey, 513-792-4603 or EMulvey@allsaints.cc.

P.R.E.P./F.L.O.C.K. (Parish Religious Education Program/Families Leading Our Catholic Kids): 
       PREP is the religious education program for students in non-Catholic schools, grades 1-8. FLOCK is the online version of this program.  Click for more information on FLOCK. PREP typically meets from 9:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m., beginning in August and ending in May.  A Summer PREP Program is also available, typically held in the mornings for a two-week period during the month of June.  We also offer a home-school option. To register or for more information, please contact Emily Mulvey at 513-792-4603 or EMulvey@allsaints.cc. 
 
Vacation Bible School (VBS): 
        This is a week-long, summer, Bible-study program, typically held in June.  It is a fun week of discovering Jesus’ miraculous power through learning, crafts and music.  High school volunteers are always welcome.  Click for more information on VBS or please contact Emily Mulvey at 513-792-4603 or EMulvey@allsaints.cc.
 
Youth Ministry:
       Provides opportunities for junior high and high school students from any school to come together as a parish community with various events and special programs focusing on unique Catholic spiritual, service and social opportunities. Youth Ministry’s purpose is to draw our youth to responsible participation in the life and work of the Catholic faith community and to foster personal and spiritual growth. Youth Ministry typically meets on Sunday evenings.  Click for more information on Youth Ministry or please contact Jeff Rosfeld at 513-314-1147 or jrosfeld@gmail.com.

High Schoolers of the Well (HOW):
       For High School students, meeting on Monday evenings for faith sharing and discussion in a religious setting.  Click for more information on HOW or please contact Jeff Rosfeld at 513-314-1147 or jrosfeld@gmail.com.
   
ADULT FAITH FORMATION AND STUDY
Men’s Fellowship Prayer Group: 
       This group for adult men, meets on the 1^st, 3^rd and 5^th Saturday mornings of the month.  A time for prayer and fellowship and Bible sharing.  Please contact Kent Linnemann at 513-793-7519 or kentlinnemann@juno.com for additional information.
 
Right of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): 
       RCIA is the process by which interested persons gradually become members of the Roman Catholic Church. Click for more information on RCIA or please contact Brian Caperton, Pastoral Associate, at 513-686-1124 or bcaperton@svfchurch.org or the parish office at 513-792-4600, or parishoffice@allsaints.cc.

Women of the Well (WOW):
       WOW is a scripture study group for adult women, typically meeting on Friday mornings from September through April in the Parish Center.  Please contact JoAnn Metzger at 513-314-2824, joannbmetzger@gmail.com or Donna Broderick at 513-505-6752, donnabroderick@gmail.com.

OUTREACH

Homebound Ministry: 
       Extraordinary Ministers bring Holy Communion to parish members who request a visit at home as they are not able to attend Mass in person. They and members of the clergy meet in the Parish Center at 9:30 a.m. Thursday mornings for Morning Prayer and visitation assignments.  The Ministers also visit Catholics weekly in various nursing homes within our local area.  Visits include a brief prayer service and distribution of Holy Communion.  To volunteer, please contact Karen Bell, 513-984-5838 or klwbell@gmail.com or Deacon Bob Leever at 513-792-4606 or bleever@allsaints.cc.
     
Prayer Shawl Ministry:
       While praying, All Saints parishioners knit or crochet shawls at home or as a group for those in need of comfort or to celebrate a marriage, graduation, birth of a child, etc.   The shawls are made by human hands so the recipient can wrap him or herself in God’s loving care.  To participate, please contact Lennie DeMania at 513-891-1989 or ldemania@cinci.rr.com.
     
Social Outreach Commission:
       We have many opportunities for outreach within our own community, our local community and our broader world communities.  We strive to promote service to these communities as well as promoting an awareness of broader social issues.

• Easter Baskets for Queen of All Saints – We collect bags decorated by the All Saints Students for Queen of All Saints Parish in Kentucky.

• Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) – Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Cincinnati (IHNGC) provides emergency shelter and housing programs for homeless families in Cincinnati, Ohio and surrounding areas. IHNGC provides the tools, resources, and support that families need to overcome homelessness and achieve long-term stability.  All Saints provides a meal and chaperones at night four times a year.

• Kairos Prison Ministry – We provide homemade cookies for inmates at Lucasville prison.

• N.E.E.D.S  Pantry  - We collect canned goods weekly for the panty in Cincinnati. 

• Queen City Soup Kitchen – We provide a meal to the area’s homeless, low income and working poor every other month on the fourth Sunday.  

• St. Joe’s Thanksgiving Baskets – We collect bags full of thanksgiving foods which are distributed to the parishioners of our sister parish St. Joseph’s in downtown Cincinnati.

• St. Vincent de Paul – The All Saints Chapter provides emergency aid and compassionate care for neighbors in need. It is a network of neighbors, inspired by Gospel values, growing in holiness and building a more just world through personal relationships and service to people in need.

• Bethlehem Christian Families sculpture sale
• Christmas Giving Tree
• Eyeglass collections for Caring Partners International
• Habitat for Humanity
• Super Bowl of Caring Raffle
• Tender Mercies lunch

Welcome Wagon:
       Members of our community contact new families to welcome them and offer resources.  A friendly voice, a smile, and a visit help our new familes feel welcomed into our All Saints family.  If you would like to become part of this ministry, please contact Donna Broderick at 513-505-6752 or donnabroderick@gmail.com.
 

PARISH AND SOCIAL LIFE

Boosters:
       All Saints Boosters offer a variety of sports for boys and girls.  The purpose and function of this organization is to model and teach sportsmanship in a Christian environment.  The Board consists of a Moderator and seven Members-at-Large.  There is an Activity Director for each major sport undertaken by the club.  Parental involvement is essential to the success of this program.  We welcome students to be a part of our various athletic programs.  Our teams are open to all students attending All Saints School or who are parishioners actively participating in our PREP program. Click for more information on Boosters or please contact Anna Shaw at 513-535-5350 or banans724@hotmail.com. 
 
Fish Fry:
       A fish fry is held on each Friday evening during Lent, from 5:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m. in the Parish Center.  We do not hold a fish fry on Good Friday.  If you would like to volunteer, please contact Micki Harrell at 513-792-4613 or mharrell@allsaints.cc.
 
Ministry of Mothers (MOMs):
       The mission of the MOMs group is to join moms together to provide social and spiritual support in raising families with Catholic values.  We do this through a variety of ways including monthly meetings, play dates, evening social events (for both moms and for couples), and volunteering in our community.  Our monthly meetings are held once each month from 6:30-8:30p.m., September through May in the Parish Center. There is no annual registration process or fee and no minimum meeting commitment to participate.  If you are a parishioner of All Saints or St. Vincent Ferrer’s Church or your children attend All Saints or St. Vincent Ferrer School and you are interested in more information about our MOMs group, please contact Krista Keehn at 513-722-5508 or Kristarnlsw@aol.com.   We look forward to meeting you!
 
Missionary Families of Christ (MFC):
       MFC is a community dedicated to evangelization in order to strengthen the family and to stand in defense of the culture of life.  It has ministries not only for married couples but also for widows, widowers, divorced men & women, single men and women, college students, teen-agers and kids.   MFC believes that Christian family renewal can best be achieved by inviting Jesus to be the Lord of our homes by allowing the power of the Holy Spirit to lead our family lives through the full use of all spiritual gifts at our disposal.  Members meet weekly in groups of five to seven couples (or up to 14 individuals) to study the bible, discuss insights and share experience-based learnings.  For information contact Leo de Vela at ldevela@cinci.rr.com.   
 
Parish Festival:
       The parish festival is usually held on the first weekend of June.  The planning committee meets throughout the year to ensure the festival’s success. To volunteer, please contact Deacon Bob Leever at the parish office, 513-792-4606 or bleever@allsaints.cc.
 
Scouts:
       For youth of many ages, meeting at various dates and times.  For information on Girl Scout programs at All Saints, please contact Girl Scouts of Western Ohio at 513-489-1025.   For Cub Scouts, Tiger Cubs or Webelos, please contact Jamie Charlton at 513-543-7039 or Jcharlton@gosaxon.com.  For Boy Scouts, please contact Jeff Whyle at 513-476-4797 or jjwhyle@yahoo.com.

PARISH OVERSIGHT

Building & Grounds Committee:
       The Buildings & Grounds Committee maintains and supervises the maintenance and improvement of our facilities and campus.  To volunteer or for information, please contact Steve Sonneville at 513-984-6346 or sonneville@msn.com.
 
Finance Commission:
       The Finance Commission assists the Pastor and Director of Finance in accounting for revenue and expenditures, prepares the annual budget, monitors the financial condition of the Parish, and makes recommendations to the Pastor.   Finance Commission ordinarily meets on a monthly basis.  For additional information or to volunteer, please contact Micki Harrell at 513-792-4613 or mharrell@allsaints.cc.
 
Technology Committee:
       The Technology Committee continually monitors and advises on technology for the parish and school.  For information or to volunteer, please contact Micki Harrell at 513-792-4613 or mharrell@allsaints.cc.