Volunteering/Participating in Family Life
Forever Young
Our senior group meets in the Parish Hall in the church on the second Tuesday of the month. These monthly pitch-in luncheons are an opportunity for members to enjoy activities and fellowship.
Contact: Kay Dottenwhy (317) 892-3170
Social Committee
The Social Committee is the coordinating body for many special events at Mary, Queen of Peace. The committee's goal is to provide fun and fellowship for parish members. The committee meets on an "as needed" basis to plan various activities including the Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social and the Parish Christmas Party.
Contact: Lisa Carpenter (317) 718-5913
Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social
At this annual summer gathering, parish members enjoy an afternoon of fun and fellowship. The Social offers a great afternoon to slow down and get acquainted (or re-acquainted ) with other parish members. There are games for children and adults, and a pitch-in of desserts to accompany the ice cream and drinks, which the parish provides.
Contact: Lisa Carpenter (317) 718-5913
Share Your Heart Dinner and Auction
This annual event is a major fund-raiser for the parish. It includes dinner, a live and silent auction, and entertainment. Volunteers are needed in all areas (e.g., planning the dinner, setting up and decorating, organizing the auction) to help plan this fun evening for the parish.
Contact: Chris or Julie Petree (317) 718-0133
Welcoming New Parishioners
Quarterly, new parishioners are invited to a "Welcome Evening." There is time for sharing, information, history of the Parish, and refreshments.
Contact: Julie Petree (317)718-0133 or Parish Office (317) 745-4284
Women's Club
Our mission is to serve God, our parish and pastor. We invite all women of the parish to join in our regular business-social meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. During the year we work together to plan a few big fundraisers to help the parish. We supply sacramental items such as Baptismal candles and bibs, and Bibles for our religious education program. We help support funeral dinners and other special needs of the parish.
Contact: Helen Corbitt (317) 745-4773
Knights of Columbus
This organization for Catholic men welcomes new members. The group meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm, organizes and staffs the monthly Sunday breakfast, and plans other service projects for the parish and community, such as the Annual Tootsie Roll Drive to support Special Olympics. In months having a fifth Sunday, the Knights serve as usher-greeters, lecturers, and Eucharistic ministers at the Masses.
Contact: Pat Kick (317)718-0831 or George Juza (317) 718-1751
Monthly Breakfast
On the second Sunday of the month from September to May, the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic men's group of the parish, offers an "All-You-Can-Eat" buffet style breakfast in the parish hall. The meal includes such breakfast favorites as scrambled eggs, hash browns and biscuits. Everyone is encouraged to come and enjoy breakfast. In addition, newcomers are treated with a free coupon for this delicious meal!
Contact: George Juza (317) 718-1751 or Pat Kick (317) 718-0831
Donuts and Coffee
Every Sunday from September to May (when Religious Education classes are held), donuts and coffee are provided in the Parish Hall from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet some other parish members, enjoy some refreshments and relax while your children are in religious education. (You can even bring the Sunday paper if you want!) We need volunteers to help organize this weekly informal social for parishioners.
Contact: Anita Dieckmann (317) 745-3493