Volunteer Opportunities
Our Parish welcomes your participation in our many Volunteer Ministries. Please see the information below, and for more information about any of these opportunities, please contact the parish office.
Parish Pastoral Council
“The eyes and ears of the parish,” this committee advises the Pastor in the various aspects of parish administration, worship, outreach, and service. The Council meets quarterly. Council meetings are open, and times are published in the bulletin.
Parish Finance Council
A group made up of working and retired persons from various backgrounds in business, finance, law, and banking. They watch over the parish finances, plan budgets, and advise the Pastor in financial matters. The Council meets quarterly. Council meetings are open, and times are published in the bulletin.
Liturgy Committee
This group includes persons with special interests and skills in the various aspects of worship, such as music, ministries of the Word and of the Altar, and the decoration of churches, especially for Christmas and Easter. The Committee meets as needed, usually 4-6 times a year. Committee meetings are open, and times are published in the bulletin.
Ladies Guilds at St. Teresa and St. Philip
The aspirations of the organization are spiritual, service and social. All women of the parish are welcome to join either Ladies Guild. The Ladies Guild offers to all women of the parish an opportunity for the following activities:
To join the St. Teresa Ladies Guild, please contact Diane at email
To join the St. Philip Ladies Guild, please contact Fran at email.
Gardens and Grounds
Each church has a dedicated group that works in the gardens and maintains the parking areas and other open spaces. Volunteers with green thumbs are always welcome!
Head Gardener St. Philip: Tom
Head Gardener St. Teresa: Open
Boosters Club (St. Philip Church)
Plan, organize, and carry out special fundraising projects, with proceeds supporting the care and maintenance of St. Philip Church, the Parish Hall, and the rectory.
Contact person: Cathy
St. Teresa Restoration Committee
Members of the Saint Teresa of Avila congregation are devoted to her restoration and historic preservation. The Restoration Committee is funded through your donations and the proceeds from the sale of prints of Ansel Adams Limited Edition “Saint Teresa of Avila.” Through your generosity, we can maintain the church for future generations' enjoyment. St. Teresa of Avila is California Registered Historical Landmark No. 820.
To make a donation or order an Ansel Adams print, please contact Joe at (707) 322-2652.
Music Ministry
Instrumentalists and singers primarily for Sunday Masses. Our many talented musicians also do special music events throughout the year. Anyone who loves to worship through song is encouraged to join the choir. Choir rehearsals are held on most Wednesdays and Friday mornings.
Please contact the music director, Janis, by clicking here.
Cemetery Committee
The Parish Cemetery Committee regularly meets to ensure that our beloved Calvary Cemetery is cared for now and into the future. Calvary Cemetery is located near the junction of Bodega Highway and California Highway 1 near Bodega. It is a well-maintained country cemetery with many recent improvements, in a lovely setting. Graves for earthen burial, as well as outdoor columbaria for cremated remains, are available for parishioners and former parishioners.
If you are interested in purchasing a plot or obtaining other information about our cemetery, please contact Jim at (707) 875-3953 or email him here.
Parish Pastoral Council
“The eyes and ears of the parish,” this committee advises the Pastor in the various aspects of parish administration, worship, outreach, and service. The Council meets quarterly. Council meetings are open, and times are published in the bulletin.
Parish Finance Council
A group made up of working and retired persons from various backgrounds in business, finance, law, and banking. They watch over the parish finances, plan budgets, and advise the Pastor in financial matters. The Council meets quarterly. Council meetings are open, and times are published in the bulletin.
Liturgy Committee
This group includes persons with special interests and skills in the various aspects of worship, such as music, ministries of the Word and of the Altar, and the decoration of churches, especially for Christmas and Easter. The Committee meets as needed, usually 4-6 times a year. Committee meetings are open, and times are published in the bulletin.
Ladies Guilds at St. Teresa and St. Philip
The aspirations of the organization are spiritual, service and social. All women of the parish are welcome to join either Ladies Guild. The Ladies Guild offers to all women of the parish an opportunity for the following activities:
- Friendship
- Social and Fundraising Events (such as Annual Ravioli Luncheon, Pancake Breakfast, etc.) - The fundraisers greatly benefit the parish in many ways.
- Spiritual Growth
- Involvement in the parish
To join the St. Teresa Ladies Guild, please contact Diane at email
To join the St. Philip Ladies Guild, please contact Fran at email.
Gardens and Grounds
Each church has a dedicated group that works in the gardens and maintains the parking areas and other open spaces. Volunteers with green thumbs are always welcome!
Head Gardener St. Philip: Tom
Head Gardener St. Teresa: Open
Boosters Club (St. Philip Church)
Plan, organize, and carry out special fundraising projects, with proceeds supporting the care and maintenance of St. Philip Church, the Parish Hall, and the rectory.
Contact person: Cathy
St. Teresa Restoration Committee
Members of the Saint Teresa of Avila congregation are devoted to her restoration and historic preservation. The Restoration Committee is funded through your donations and the proceeds from the sale of prints of Ansel Adams Limited Edition “Saint Teresa of Avila.” Through your generosity, we can maintain the church for future generations' enjoyment. St. Teresa of Avila is California Registered Historical Landmark No. 820.
To make a donation or order an Ansel Adams print, please contact Joe at (707) 322-2652.
Music Ministry
Instrumentalists and singers primarily for Sunday Masses. Our many talented musicians also do special music events throughout the year. Anyone who loves to worship through song is encouraged to join the choir. Choir rehearsals are held on most Wednesdays and Friday mornings.
Please contact the music director, Janis, by clicking here.
Cemetery Committee
The Parish Cemetery Committee regularly meets to ensure that our beloved Calvary Cemetery is cared for now and into the future. Calvary Cemetery is located near the junction of Bodega Highway and California Highway 1 near Bodega. It is a well-maintained country cemetery with many recent improvements, in a lovely setting. Graves for earthen burial, as well as outdoor columbaria for cremated remains, are available for parishioners and former parishioners.
If you are interested in purchasing a plot or obtaining other information about our cemetery, please contact Jim at (707) 875-3953 or email him here.
