VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
All Volunteers are required to meet our Safe Environment policies.
Several Protecting God's Children (PGC) training sessions are available across the Diocese, with many Zoom options for convenience. Register at virtusonline.org (registration instructions) for a session that fits your schedule.
Upcoming Dates: April 13 & 30th* • May 11 • June 3 & 13
*This date will be offered in-person at St. Mary's!
Fuel Our Youth Ministry!
Ongoing | Sunday evenings
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April 19th and May 17th still needed!
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Help nourish our teens on Sunday evenings by providing a meal for about 40 students. Sign up for a date that works for you and drop off your meal at 5:30pm in the gym. Alison will share details as your date approaches. Your support makes a big difference!
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Ongoing
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Crochet or knit prayer shawls. Prayer shawls (also known as Comfort Shawls, Peace Shawls, or Mantles, etc.), are begun and crafted with prayers and blessings for the recipient of your choice. Materials and patterns will be provided–or bring your own!
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Festival Leadership
June 19 & 20​
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We are currently looking for parishioners to fill the follow role:
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Food Tent Supervisors: Be present during the festival to oversee operations (no planning meetings required).
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Interested? Contact festival@delawarestmary.org. Let’s not assume someone else will do it. If you can lead, now is the time.
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OCIA Sponsors
Ongoing​
We are seeking faithful parishioners to serve as sponsors for our OCIA candidates as they prepare to enter the Catholic Church. Sponsors walk alongside candidates as witnesses of faith, offering prayer, encouragement, and personal support during this sacred journey.
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If you are a fully initiated Catholic, active in parish life, and at least 16 years old, you may be called to this meaningful role. Sponsors are asked to attend the Easter Vigil and select rites beforehand, and to remain a source of support even after the Vigil. Serving as a sponsor is a beautiful way to share your faith and help welcome new members into the life of the Church.
Join the School Parish Organization (SPO)
Ongoing | 1st Tuesdays at 5:30pm in Teacher's Lounge
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Did you know our School Parish Organization helps bring many of our parish events to life? From the Ice Skate Party at the Chiller, Hallowed Hayride, Trunk-or-Treat, and Lehner’s Fall Picnic, to the Father-Daughter Dance and Mother-Son Bowling, SPO works behind the scenes to build community across St. Mary.
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Right now, the group is made up primarily of school moms — and we would love broader parish representation. You don’t need to have a child in the school to join. If you care about building a vibrant, connected parish family, your voice and ideas matter.
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We meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 5:30 PM in the Teacher Lounge.
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We’re especially hoping to plan a fun, parish-wide summer event, but we need fresh energy and new ideas to make it happen.
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Come be part of it. Community doesn’t build itself. We build it together.
Support Local Foster Families: Alicia's Closet
Ongoing | First Sunday evenings
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Foster families depend on strong community support, and Alicia’s Closet provides exactly that for foster parents in Delaware.
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Alicia’s Closet relies on community volunteers to provide meals and childcare. The group meets on the first Sunday of each month from 4:10–6:45pm at Delaware City Vineyard Church. No training or certification is required, and even a few extra volunteers make a meaningful difference.
To help with meals or childcare, please sign up using the links below (select Delaware City Vineyard Church – first Sunday):
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Meal Signup
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Childcare Signup
Thank you for supporting those who care for our most vulnerable children.