FOR ALL

Faith Formation

• Welcoming/Hospitality: Doughnuts, beverages and hospitality are provided once a month after the 9:00 a.m. Mass for all parishioners.

• Advent and Lent Fairs: After all the Masses on the weekend before Advent and Lent begin. These special opportunities provide adults and families with a wide variety of resources for entering into the true meaning of these holy seasons.

• R.I.S.E.N. (Religious Instruction: Special Education Needs):  RISEN is a collaborative effort among the neighboring Catholic parishes. This program is designed to meet the individual needs of people who are cognitively disabled. Groups are available for preschoolers through adults.

Pastoral Care

• Pastoral Counseling: Pastoral counseling is available through either of our priests, Rich Harter and Susan McNeil. We are available for emotional and spiritual support, or for support during times of crisis.

• Hospital Visits: We try to visit hospitalized parishioners several times each week.  We wish to know if you or a loved one is hospitalized.

• Homebound Ministry: We visit homebound parishioners and bring Eucharist.

• Ministry to the Sick

• Alcoholics Anonymous: A weekly support group on Friday evenings at 6:00 p.m.

• Al-Anon: A companion support group to Alcoholics Anonymous for family members, AlAnon meets on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. This group is a “fragrance free” group.

• Helping Hands: This ministry provides meals for parish families when needed due to an illness, emergency or new baby in the family. Please let us know if you know of a family who could use a meal.

• Prayer Network: This ministry takes request for prayers and distributes them through the prayer network. This ministry provides support and help to those in need of prayer.

• Direct Assistance: Our parish provides direct assistance to parishioners in need when the occasion arises and as we are able. For financial assistance, please contact Susan McNeil.

• Grief Support Groups: Grief support groups are offered each spring and fall, as well as referrals on an ongoing basis.

• Bereavement Ministry: Offers activities for people in our parish who are grieving.

• Individual Follow-up after a Loss: St. Dominic’s provides individualized follow-up to families following a loss.

• Funeral Receptions: Volunteers provide hospitality, setup and cleanup in the Marcy Center for receptions after a funeral liturgy, as requested.
   

FOR ADULTS

Adult Confirmation: A collaborative program with area parishes designed to prepare Catholic adults, who have already received Baptism and Eucharist, for the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Faith Formation and Educational Opportunities

• Bible Study - Learn the “big picture” of bible by attending the exciting program, “The Great Adventure: A Journey through the Bible,” featuring Jeff Cavins. This 24 week course meets on Tuesdays, from 7:00-9:00 P.M., in the Marcy Center at St. Dominic Parish, 18255 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, beginning September 11, 2007. Cost is $44.95 for study materials. Check out the high quality, intriguing approach of this series in the Marcy Center after all the Masses on August 25-26 and September 8-9. For more information or to register, contact Rich Harter at 262-781-3480, ext.253.

• New Bible Study: The Book of Revelation - Attend the exciting new program, “Adventures in Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come,” featuring Jeff Cavins, the dynamic and popular presenter of the “Great Adventure Series.” This 10 week course meets on Thursdays, from 7:00-9:00 P.M., in the Marcy Center at St. Dominic Parish, 18255 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield , beginning September 13, 2007. Check out this new series in the Marcy Center after all the Masses on August 26-27 and September 9-10. For more information or to register, contact Rich Harter at 262-781-3480, ext.253.

• Bear the Torch of Faith! - Current and potential parish leaders willing to become “Torchbearers” for the faith participate in the two-year Theology on the Mount Program at Mount Mary College. This program is a sequence of basic theological courses designed to train and empower parish leaders. For those willing to make the Torchbearer Commitment of participating in the entire program and committing to provide parish leadership upon completion, the parish will pay one-half of the $60 per class tuition. Past participants have found this experience to be helpful, interesting, and rewarding.  For more information contact Rich Harter.

• Catholic 101: An occasional offering introducing participants to the basic precepts of Catholicism.

• Donut Discussions: Occasional sessions on Sunday mornings after the 9:00 A.M. Mass featuring speakers connecting their faith with their daily lives.

• Adult Formation Library: Located in the Parish Center, this library features a variety of books on a variety of topics, available for checkout, to foster the faith growth of parish members.

• Theology on the Mount: A series of courses offered in conjunction with Mount Mary College to form members in the faith, and empower them for parish leadership roles.

• Book Club: Parish members gather every 6-8 weeks to discuss a spiritual book.

• Theology on Tap: A weekly program for 4 weeks in the summer specifically designed to address the spiritual questions and needs of Young Adults (18-35).

• Quad Metro Bible Study: A 24 week in-depth study of a particular book of the bible on Wednesday evenings and Thursday mornings.

• Fall Scripture Series: A yearly program on a particular scripture topic sponsored by the area Quad Parishes.

• Scripture Faith Sharing: This group meets every other Wednesday morning at 9:15 A.M. to reflect on the Sunday Gospels.

• Quad Men’s Group: Men from area parishes gather on Saturday morning from 7:00-9:00 P.M. to reflect on the Sunday Gospel.

• Quad Men’s Retreat: Men from area parishes go on retreat at the Jesuit Retreat House in Oshkosh on the third weekend in January.

• Lenten E-Mail Retreat: An online retreat during Lent featuring brief daily reflections and prayers in keeping with the Lenten season.

 Pastoral Care and Relational Support Programs

• Cancer Survivors Group: Meets on the last Wednesday of the month in the parish offices.

• Divorce Recovery Program: A six-session program offered twice a year.

• Harry Hawthorne 40 Plus: A weekly support group for over 40 job-seekers that meets on Saturday mornings. This group provides job seekers with the resources to find a needed job or change careers.

• Quad Date Your Mate: A series of four Friday evening sessions at 7:00 P.M. designed to provide marriage enrichment and support.

• Quad Single Again: Sponsored by area parishes and located at St. John Vianney, this group for those recently divorced meets twice a month to discuss topics of importance to participants.

• Seniors Group: Meets every second Tuesday morning of the month for Mass, lunch, and entertainment or an educational presentation.

• Elizabeth Ministry: This mom-to-mom ministry seeks to support moms of young children and women of childbearing age through pregnancy, parenting, infertility and other challenges.

• It’s Time/Faith in Recovery: It’s Time is an ongoing parish session about mental illness awareness. Faith in Recovery is a support group for those struggling with depression and/or other mental illnesses, as well as for their families.

• Nursing Home Ministry: We visit several nursing homes, and provide Communion Services at two nursing homes.

• Caregiver Support:

• Referrals for Counseling or Assistance: Susan is able to provide referrals for counseling, financial assistance or for community resources (i.e. for an elderly parent).

FOR PARENTS

• Parenting with Love and Logic: A seven-week series on parenting, meets each spring and fall led by a trained facilitator.

• No Sweat and a Smile: A companion program to Parenting with Love and Logic, a facilitator meets with interested parents on the forth Tuesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. to provide parenting coaching. This is on a drop-in basis, and all are welcome. Child care provided.

• Play group: An informal group for Moms and their children that meets every Friday morning.

• Ministry of Mothers Sharing (MOMS): Moms gather on Monday or Tuesday morning twice a month from 9:15-10:45 A.M. for mutual support and spiritual growth.

• Parenting Programs: Ongoing programs to assist parishioners in increasing their parenting skills and in dealing with particular parenting issues.

FOR CHILDREN

• Sunday Morning Nursery: The nursery is available for children ages 0-4 during the 9:00 A.M. Mass.

• Vacation Bible School:  During the month of June, children in preschool through fourth grade are invited to participate in a week long Vacation Bible School.

• C.L.O.W. (Children’s Liturgy of the Word):  CLOW is an alternative worship experience for children in grades one through four. During most 9:00 a.m. masses, September through June.

• Sunday School:  The Sunday program uses art, music, Scripture stories, and a variety of other activities to enable little children to participate in the faith life of the community at their own level and ability.

FOR YOUTH

• Mission opportunities: Mission opportunities exist for the youth of our parish through Group Workcamps, the Archdiocesan Global Youth Mission, and Summer Outreach for Junior High students.

• Teen Mass:  We offer a Teen Liturgy with our Quad Parish to be held four times per year, once at each parish.

• Quad Parish Youth Prayer Hour:  Through the Quad Parish collaboration of St. John Vianney, St. Joes Wauwatosa, St. Mary's Elm Grove and St. Dominic's, we have an opportunity for all teens to come together to pray.

• Service opportunities: Make a Difference Day, Special Olympics, Fall Clean-up, Christmas help, Meal Programs, Peer Leadership, Teaching in the CFC program and others.

• Catholic Youth Conference:  Held each summer in Steubenville, MN

• Retreats:  Retreats are offered for all age groups.

• Catholic Youth Expeditions:  Luke Strand will be the camp director for this summer's Catholic Youth Expeditions, an exciting new ministry for young people throughout Wisconsin.  Since we started C.Y.E. back in 2002, the apostolate has ministered to hundreds of high school students and young adults through expedition retreats of prayer, proclamation of the Gospel, and outdoor adventure.  C.Y.E. offers a fun and faith-filled camping experience which presents the Gospel message as vibrant and alive.  This summer we will have 8 expedition retreats on Chamber's Island in Door County as well as a summer staff of 12 on-fire Catholic college students.  For more information: Catholic Youth Expeditions or Luke Strand (262) 781-3480.

FOR YOUNG ADULTS

• College Care Packages: A special outreach of support and encouragement for our college students before first semester final exams.

• Quad Young Adults Catholic Connection: Sponsored by the area parishes and located at St. John Vianney, this group for single young adults offers social events, educational offerings, and spiritual programs.

• Catholic Youth Expeditions:  Luke Strand will be the camp director for this summer's Catholic Youth Expeditions, an exciting new ministry for young people throughout Wisconsin.  Since we started C.Y.E. back in 2002, the apostolate has ministered to hundreds of high school students and young adults through expedition retreats of prayer, proclamation of the Gospel, and outdoor adventure.  C.Y.E. offers a fun and faith-filled camping experience which presents the Gospel message as vibrant and alive.  This summer we will have 8 expedition retreats on Chamber's Island in Door County as well as a summer staff of 12 on-fire Catholic college students.  For more information: Catholic Youth Expeditions or Luke Strand (262) 781-3480.

   

OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES

• Mission opportunities: Mission opportunities exist for the youth of our parish through Workcamp and the Archdiocesan Global Youth Mission experiences. For adults, there are also mission opportunities to our Archdiocesan sister parish, La Sagrada Familia in the Dominican Republic, and to the Working Boys Center in Quito, Ecuador.

• Food Pantry: We have a food pantry that provides food to those in need. We are always looking for the donations of canned goods, and for parishioners interested in packing and delivering food once a month.

• Helping Hands: This ministry provides meals for parish families when needed due to an illness, emergency or new baby in the family. Please let us know if you know of a family who could use a meal.

• Prayer Network: This ministry takes request for prayers and distributes them through the prayer network. This ministry provides support and help to those in need of prayer.

• Interfaith Caregiving Network: St. Dominic’s is an active member of Interfaith Caregiving Network, which seeks to help senior citizens stay in their own homes. They provide transportation, respite care, friendly visits and assistance with snow removal and lawn care.

• Direct Assistance: Our parish provides direct assistance to parishioners in need when the occasion arises and as we are able. For financial assistance, please contact Susan McNeil.

• Grief Support:  Parishioners with a special interest in grief and with some training are invited to help facilitate groups.

• Individual Follow-up after a Loss:  Parishioners with some training and a special interest in grief ministry are welcome to participate in this ministry.

• Funeral Receptions: Volunteers provide hospitality, setup and cleanup in the Marcy Center for receptions after a funeral liturgy.

• Bereavement Ministry: Assists in planning activities for people in our parish who are grieving.