Parish Youth Catechesis PYC
(PYC) Parish Youth Catechesis program works with our parish families to help support and form parents in their role as primary educators of our faith. We use the family catechesis model which...
OCIA
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is a program for people interested in the Catholic faith, whether they are non-Catholics thinking about becoming Catholic, or Catholics who wish...
Altar Serving
Altar Servers assist at Mass and other liturgical celebrations to help promote a prayerful, inviting gathering of worshipers. Young persons who serve are in grades 4 and above and need the ability...
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
In every celebration of the Eucharist, there should be a sufficient number of ministers of Holy Communion so that it may be distributed in a reverent and orderly manner. Bishops, priests and...
Greeters and Ushers
Greeters and Ushers are "ministers of hospitality" that welcome all those who come for Mass and gather as a community to give Glory and Praise to God. Members are outgoing and welcoming, ready to...
Lectors
"In the celebration of the Eucharist, the lector has his own proper function (cf. nos. 194-198), which he himself must carry out." The lector is instituted to proclaim the readings from Sacred...
Sacristan
The sacristan is a lay person who “diligently arranges the liturgical books, the vestments, and other things that are necessary for the celebration of Mass” (GIRM, no. 105a). Working from the...
Music/Choir
We have a warm and welcoming group of committed music ministers, who are always willing to learn, grow and welcome new members. We lead music at all weekend liturgies, with varied styles of music...
Altar Rosary Society
As members of the Altar Rosary Society, we will promote devotion to Mary and the Rosary and encourage participation of the women of the parish to be of service to the church and the community. Our...
Bible Study
All faith formation interest should be directed to Andrea Maier, the Director of Faith Formation for The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish. You may connect with Andrea by calling...
Food Pantry
We support the Canal Winchester Human Services Food Pantry as well as the Groveport Food Pantry.
Home Visits to the Homebound
It is our desire that any parishioner, who is homebound, either temporarily or permanently, receive Holy Communion on a regular basis. If you are in need of this ministry or know of someone who...
Hospitalized
Ministers who serve the needs of those unable to attend Mass during illness or infirmity by providing a spiritual and physical connection to those unable to take part in our parish life.
Knights of Columbus Council 16561 - St. Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli
The Knights of Columbus are Catholic men of faith and men of charitable action. Membership in the Knights of Columbus provides an association with brotherly companions. It offers the opportunity...
Prayer Request
The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish Prayer Line has been in operation for over a decade. It is made up of parishioners who are dedicated to pray daily for anyone who...
Platinum Club
The Platinum Club is open to all members of the Parish 55 years of age and over, male or female. Our goal is to have fun, take trips and do interesting things. We occasionally have speakers to...
Nursing Homes
Nursing Homes in Groveport, Canal Winchester and Surrounding Areas: Holy Communion is brought to the Catholic residents at local nursing homes weekly. In addition, Anointing of the Sick is...
Bloom Township Crisis Fund
The Bloom Township Crisis Fund was started after the blizzard of 1978, when a group of volunteers came together to help their neighbors who were stranded at Wagnalls Memorial. Membership is made up...
Youth Ministry
Please check back for more up to date information regarding our Youth Ministry Program. Youth Permission Slip
Sandwich Saturday
The 3rd Saturday of each month is Sandwich Saturday. Starting at 8:00 AM volunteers come together in the lower level of St. John XXIII Church to make sandwiches for St. Lawrence Haven in Columbus....
School Supply Drive
The parishioners of The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary annually support this activity by bringing school supplies to the gathering space during the month of August. The school...
