Environment Ministries

Cleanliness, orderliness, and beauty are vital to creating a relaxing environment where people feel comfortable worshipping. The love and care that goes into maintaining the environment is consistent with good stewardship and service to God.

Environment teams keep our church, hall, and surroundings clean, beautiful and decorated, with everything in its proper place and supplies replenished – also help to prepare for parish events.

These teams mainly work behind the scenes. The TLC team works after Masses and may also work before, during, and after events.

Do you enjoy cleaning or tidying?
Do you like being outdoors and gardening?
Do you enjoy decorating?

Can you spare 10 minutes occasionally after Mass
Can you spare 2-4 hours per month, a couple times per year, or occasionally?

CLEANING TEAM

Routine cleaning of the church & hall
Cleaning to prepare for special events

Routine cleaning is normally done once a month after morning Mass and can take about 2-3 hours – the more ministers available, the quicker the cleaning.

Occasionally, cleaning is needed before or after special events

2-3 hours once per month
occasional clean-ups in between

work as a group
work behind the scenes
casual
work according to your abilities

Dusting, sweeping, mopping, bathrooms
Restocking supplies

TLC TEAM

Tidying up after Masses
Occasional tidying during and after events

Tidying up is done after each Mass and takes about 5-10 minutes – this consists of general straightening up and making sure the environment is safe (spills, things on floor, etc.).

Occasionally, TLC is needed for special events, for preparing, tidying and restocking during event, or tidying up afterward.

5-10 minutes after Mass
occasional tidying at events
Choose the days and frequency to serve

work as a group, as people are leaving
casual
work according to your abilities & time
Flexible

Pick up trash left behind, straighten hymnals, kneelers in up position, wipe spills

DECORATING TEAM

Setting up & removing decorations
Occasional setting up & breaking down areas for parish events

Decorating time varies, depending on the occasion and number of ministers – usually takes about 2-4 hours for setting up and for removing. You decide what you are able to do timewise and task-wise.

2-4 hours several times per year

work as a group
work behind the scenes
casual
work according to your abilities & time

Tasks vary from packing/unpacking, carrying equipment and boxes, ladder work, and small decorating placement

LANDSCAPING TEAM

Spring clean-up

Maintaining the church grounds
Removing foliage for the off-season

Landscaping is done in the Spring, Fall, and maintaining the area through the year to the areas around the church. Spring and Fall can take about 2-4 hours, depending on the amount of people. Maintenance work is just about 5-15 minutes as needed.