Volunteer with us!

Annual Day of Service- typically held on a Saturday in the spring, this is a family friendly event where volunteers assemble meals, hygiene bags for the homeless and power packs for children and package donated diapers for new mothers.

As we believe that all life is sacred, individuals with a special calling to this ministry have numerous opportunities in which to volunteer, including those listed below.

• 40 Days for Life- volunteers gather and pray outside of Planned Parenthood

• Cemetery of the Innocents- once a year volunteers are needed to assist with installing crosses on parish grounds to represent the number of abortions conducted during that year.

• Heartbeats for Life 5k Run/Walk- volunteers are needed to assist with the annual Hearbeats for Life run/walk held at Lunken airport.

Throughout the year the St. Gregory Family holds a number of special collections in support of our ministries.  These include:

• Socks and Such- held each January to provide new socks and undergarments for the cold winter months

• Easter Lamb Baskets, Baby Blankets and Baby Showers- volunteers donate infant clothing and other items needed by new mothers.

• School House Collection- held prior to the school year, volunteers donate new school supplies for children at designated inner-city schools.

• Coat Collection- held in the Fall in conjunction with the Knights of Columbus, volunteers donate new or gently used coats to those in need.

• Thanksgiving Day Twinning Collection- provides an opportunity to donate monetarily, in gratitude, to the twinning community associated with the St. Gregory parish celebrating Mass that Thanksgiving Day.

• Giving Trees- held in July and late November, early December, the Giving Trees provide an opportunity for volunteers to purchase needed items as identified by specific agencies. Agencies supported in the past include:

• Bethany House
• St, Leo’s
• Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement
• Mater Filius
• Interparish Ministries
• The Help program
• Su Casa
• Pregnancy Center Plus

• Project Education- provides an opportunity to donate monetarily to sponsor a child or adult at the Cultural Center of Batahola Norte in Nicaragua.

Bereavement Teams– The Saint Gregory the Great Bereavement Ministers meet with families to plan funerals and/or are present on the day of the funerals to answer questions for families, help with the mass, and provide a prayerful presence. This team also helps with planning the All Souls Day masses each year. If you feel called to console the grieving and to provide practical support to people after the loss of a loved one, you would make a great volunteer for this team. If you would like to get involved, call Kendall Keiser, Director of Health Ministry 513-388-4184. Click Here to learn more about funeral planning (link to funeral planning page).

Bereavement Hospitality– The Bereavement Hospitality team provides luncheons for families after funerals at IHM. Volunteers are needed to set up the luncheon on the day of the funeral—such as placing tablecloths, setting up food, decorating the room with family pictures or flowers, and cleaning up after. If you are looking for a more flexible time commitment, volunteers are also needed to drop off side dishes or desserts on the morning of the funeral. If you would like to get involved, call Mary Meyer 513-520-5957.

Blood Pressure Ministry- The Blood Pressure Ministry does screenings after weekend masses. IHM BP Ministry is the second Sunday of the month after 9:30, 11:30, and 1:30 masses. GA BP ministry is on the 3rd weekend of the month after all masses. Volunteers needed for this ministry are nurses or individuals with a medical background. Flexible time commitment—help with as many or as few screenings as you are able! If you would like to get involved call Kendall Keiser, Director of Health Ministry 513-388-4184.

Companions in Christ Ministry- This is a ministry that offers companionship, support, and connection to parishioners and beyond. Volunteers for this ministry visit people in their homes, nursing facilities, or in the hospitals—and are a friendly face from our family of parishes. This is a great ministry if you enjoy creating personal connections with others, are a good listener, or enjoy praying with people. Very flexible time commitment—volunteer as much or as little time as you have available. If you would like to get involved call Kendall Keiser, Director of Health Ministry 513-388-4184.

Eucharistic Ministry to the Homebound- Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC) bring Holy Communion to those who are ill, temporarily incapacitated, or homebound. This is a great volunteer position if you are a good listener, enjoy visiting with others, and looking for a flexible time commitment. If you would like to get involved call Kendall Keiser, Director of Health Ministry 513-388-4184.

Eucharistic Ministry to Care Facilities- Saint Gregory the Great brings Holy Communion to different senior living communities and nursing homes in the area such as: The Anderson, StoryPoint Senior Living, Asbury Woods, The Ashford, Harmony at Anderson, Mt. Washington Care Center, Arden Courts, and more. If you would like to get involved call Kendall Keiser, Director of Health Ministry 513-388-4184.

Prayer Shawl Ministry- This ministry knits and crochets shawls—each one begins with a prayer for the recipient and continues throughout the making of the shawl. When completed it is given to a parishioner undergoing an illness or hospitalization. The IHM group meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 1:00 in the IHM Welcome Center. The GA group meets the second Tuesday at 10:00 from September to May in the gathering space at the rear of the church. Homebound crafters are also welcome and can be accommodated with pickup and delivery of shawls/supplies. If interested contact Margie Hoover (IHM) at 513-474-1258 or Erika Smith (GA) at 513-232-5629.