The mission of Parish Life is to bring together our parishioners in a spirit of fellowship, to build community and enjoy a life of giving in the name of Jesus Christ. We plan and host dynamic social events as a way of engaging our faith community fully in the total life of the parish. We invite you to share your time and talents with Parish Life by serving on our Steering Committee or by volunteering, coordinating and supporting our events.
For more information, contact: Kathy Sullivan
757-375-7399
[email protected]
We can always use volunteers to help out with our events! If you are interested in participating in Parish Life events, please see the link below for volunteer opportunities.
Stewardship Book 2023 2024
Coffee Hospitality Ministry
St. Nicholas Coffee Hospitality is held on the 1st and 3rd weekends of the month after every liturgy. The congregation is invited to the Social Hall to meet fellow parishioners and enjoy light refreshments. Typically, four volunteers are needed for each mass. Volunteers are asked to show up 30 minutes before the start of liturgy to prepare and plate the food items and make coffee; Hospitality usually lasts about half an hour, with clean-up taking another 20 minutes or so. Volunteers typically receive email or telephone reminders four or five days in advance of a Hospitality Weekend and are asked to confirm their ability to help or secure a substitute.
Janet McCarraher – [email protected] – 757-567-5120
Luisa Gowen – [email protected] – 757-463-6877
Men’s Club
Men for the relentless pursuit of parish support! Members meet monthly to lead special events, including the annual Fish Fry, Trunk or Treat/Oktoberfest, and Parish Spring Picnic. The guys assess and develop solutions to parish needs utilizing inherent expertise and teamwork toward parish goals. Some club members also coordinate with other ministries and community groups, including youth, scouting, Parish Life, and others, to assist in a wider range of efforts.
Mike Pettinger – Men’s Club Chair – [email protected] – 757-496-0101
Recurring Parish Life events at St. Nicholas include:
- Fellowship Pancake Breakfast, every three months
- Sunday Hospitality, bi-weekly following Masses
- Lenten Fish Fry, Annually
- Lenten Soup Suppers
- Trunk or Treat/Oktoberfest
- Lessons & Carols Reception
- Breakfast with St. Nicholas
- Easter Vigil Reception
- Parish Carnival
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Stewardship Weekend
“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. (Matthew 18:20)”