Proclaiming and Living the Word of Jesus Christ

As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace." (Peter 4:10)

Altar Servers are taught to respect the impor­tance of their roles in the parish liturgies. Boys and girls grade 5 through 12 are invited to serve at the altar of the Lord. Adults serve mostly at the weekdays liturgies and Funerals.

Annulments, Divorced, Separated: We help with paper work, certificates search,  any help needed. If interested in helping, please call the parish office.

Annunciation Catholic School provides an integrated educational environment which fa­cilitates growth in spirituality and service to­ward others, nurtures lifelong learners, en­hances the individuality of each students and fosters productive citizens. Grades Pre-School through 8th grade.

Baptism Team: We have both an English and a Spanish Baptism Team who are helping with the preparation and the rite of Baptism. We invite more couples and single parishioners to join us.

Bible Classes for Adults are offered on Tuesday morn­ings and Wednesday evenings in the Faith Forma­tion room.

Bereavement Group: We would like to pro­vide some support to our parishioners who have recently lost a loved one. This minis­try needs people with compassion and under­standing, willing to share joy, and. sorrows with others, especially during these trying times. 

Blessed Sacrament Society: This team meets once a month and helps with promoting the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.  Some members help with Church linens, others with flowers and plants, and still  others with cleaning the church on Monday mornings.  Join us.

Cancer Support Group: for cancer patients, cancer survivors and care-gives. First Saturday of the Month.

Eucharistic Ministers: We have many com­mitted Eucharistic Ministers for Sunday Masses and for the sick, but we need more. We offer training sessions throughout the year on the theological, spiritual, and ministerial dimensions of the Eucharist. Any Confirmed practicing Catholic over 25, is welcome to join this very rewarding minis­try.

Expectant Mothers Team: In Advent, and in June we have a special blessing of all Expectant Mothers. We need some help with collecting names, keeping in touch with the mothers, and giving them loving support.

Faith Formation Office serves a wide spectrum of ages and needs. We believe in a totally inclusive program which tries to ac­commodate the abilities and learning styles of all students: Pre School, Elementary, Sac­ramental preparation, Jr. High and Confir­mation Program, RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) and Adult Sacraments in both, English & Spanish.

Lectors:Each liturgical celebration is en­hanced by the presence of great lectors, per­sons of faith, who proclaim to us God’s word. Training is offered, when necessary

Marriage Preparation at St. Philip Benizi:  Many young couples come to the office ask­ing information on what is needed to get married in our Parish Church. We have a team whose members meet with individual couples and help them through the process.  We need more couples to help with Marriage preparation classes and personal meetings.

Marthas: Parishioners who provide in our Parish Hall refreshments after a wake and/or lunch after the Funeral Mass in our Church.

Ministry to the shut-ins and to the sick:

There is a real need for volunteers to visit the shut-ins, (our sick parishioners at home or in the hospital). If you feel called to this ministry of service and compassion, please call us.

Music-Choirs.  Music is very important in our Liturgical Celebrations.  Various Music Instruments, cantors, people who love singing, are always welcome to join our Music Ministry.

Pro-life group informs and educates St. Philip Benizi Catholic Community on all issue concerning the dignity and sacredness of human life. Activities include: bulletin announcements, voter information

distribu­tion, pro-life literature distribution, legisla­tive and corporate letter writing, etc.

Pro Sanctity members promote the universal call to holiness and offer retreats and Bible study at the Pro Sanctity Center 205-South Pine Drive,  Fullerton

Servite’s Secular Group, SOSM meets once a. month to pray and study the Servite Spirituality and are involved in various par­ish and diocesan activities.

St. Vincent de Paul promotes the spiritual growth of its members through non-judgmental attention to the spiritual and material needs of any persons within the parish boundaries who asks for help.

Ushers/Hospitality Ministry: This minis­try involves ushers and others who wel­come and assist the congregation. The ushers prepare the church for worship before Sunday and Holy Day Masses, assist worshipers and take up regular and special collection.