Elizabeth Ministry follows the scriptural story of the Visitation as we encourage, educate, and equip those seeking to reclaim God's plan for relationships, sexuality, and childbearing. 

Our Elizabeth Ministry chapter is a parish-based effort to support women and their families during the joys, challenges, and sorrows of the childbearing years. Volunteers offer maternal mentoring in the areas they have experienced. For example, an older woman, who has given birth and raised a family would visit a woman who is pregnant for the first time.  She shares prayer, practical help, her lived experiences, and resources. 

Interested? Contact Mary Stieren | stierenm@gmail.com. 

The Lakeside EMHC Ministry allows those Catholics in the hospital at Lakeside to receive Communion each day they are a patient. Receiving Communion can give the comfort that the sick need as they face a difficult or scary situation. Having a friendly face from St. Wenceslaus stop by to bring Communion and visit and pray with patients can be just what they need. Often, we hear how grateful the sick are to receive Jesus and be touched by the kindness of the ministers.

Interested? Contact Brian Corey, Director of Pastoral Ministry | coreyb@stwenceslaus.org | (402) 697-7514.

Funeral meals are prepared and served by The Guild. See our Parish Groups & Committees page for more.

Interested? Contact Anne Thomsen | a.thomasen@centurylink.net.

St. Wenceslaus offers a 12 week program called “Grief Share” for those who have lost a loved one. Sharing with those who have gone through similar circumstances can be very helpful, healing and comforting. Sessions are in-person, prayerful, and informative guided lessons in a group format.

The current “Grief Share” program is held on Tuesday nights from 6:00 - 7:30 PM starting on September 10th.

Interested? Contact Brian Corey, Director of Pastoral Ministry | coreyb@stwenceslaus.org | (402) 697-7514.

Meals are prepared and delivered to a parish family as a means of support during a crisis situation.  Families or friends may contact the Pastoral Ministry office for more information.

Interested? Contact Brian Corey, Director of Pastoral Ministry | coreyb@stwenceslaus.org | (402) 697-7514.

Visit the homebound, hospitalized, or elderly of our parish to provide companionship and support.

Interested? Contact Brian Corey, Director of Pastoral Ministry | coreyb@stwenceslaus.org | (402) 697-7514.

The health and safety of St. Wenceslaus community members is very important. One of the many things that can threaten health and safety is a Public Health Emergency such as a flu epidemic, contaminated water supply or an anthrax terroristic threat.  You can be confident that we have a plan in place to limit the impact of public health emergencies on our parishioners, students, teachers and their families.  Our goal is to protect the health of all during such an event.

Members of the St. Wenceslaus Health Ministry, Knights of Columbus, Catholic Daughters, Primetimers, Support Staff and the Director of Pastoral Ministry have been working with The Douglas County Health Department to create a plan to serve as a closed point of dispensing, or Closed POD, in the event of a formal emergency declaration by the governor. Closed PODs are located on the organization’s property and will be operated by the Parish. Trained volunteers will hand out water or medication (free) to parish and school families to keep you and family from getting sick. Participation in the program involves pre-planning, training and coordination with local health departments.

Questions or interested in helping? Contact Brian Corey, Director of Pastoral Ministry | coreyb@stwenceslaus.org | (402) 697-7514 or Command Team Leaders | Joan Mack and Mary Dobleman | parishnurse@stwenceslaus.org.

Information & Forms:

• St. Wenceslaus Church & School Plan

• PODs FAQ

• Anthrax Medication Screening Form

Create shawls and other textiles for parishioners experiencing a difficult time in their life such as illness or the loss of a loved one. The process includes prayers for the recipient, elevating this ministry to a true spiritual work of mercy.

Interested? Contact Beth Riege | bethriege@outlook.com.

Divorce can cause much heartache for those involved; join The Road Ahead for support through it.

Interested? Contact Machelle Krajewski | msk2@cox.net.

Walking with Moms in Need is a nationwide, parish-based initiative to increase support for pregnant and parenting mothers in need. It works to ensure that any woman who finds herself unexpectedly pregnant, or parenting in difficult circumstances, can turn to her local Catholic Church and be connected with the resources she needs. Volunteers walk with moms throughout the motherhood journey, offering them authentic Christian friendship and ongoing support.

Learn more about the services provided by Walking with Moms in Need through the Archdiocesan Website.