Ministries

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion who serve the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass and to the sick and homebound.

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion to the Homebound, Hope Hospice, Hospitals & Nursing Homes Jesus asks His followers to share His ministry of compassion and healing: “I was sick and you visited me.” ... Mathew 25:36. If you or a loved one is unable to attend Mass and would like to receive Communion, please call the parish office to arrange a visit. If you would like to learn more about serving in this very important ministry, please contact the coordinators for more information.

Extraordinary Minister Coordinators

Daily Mass: Dan Bardauskis at Parish Office at 239-992-0901

Weekend Masses: Jan Napadano at 239-992-0901

Homebound: Dan Bardauskis at 239-992-0901

Hospice/Hospitals/Nursing Homes:  Parish Office at 239-992-0901

The Chapel is open Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm. The Blessed Sacrament is exposed and adored by volunteers who sign up for one hour or more to pray.

The responsibility of the sacristans is to ensure that parishioners have available to them a clean, comfortable and peaceful atmosphere in which to worship. The sacristan is cognizant of the needs of both the priest and ministers and has materials readily available to assist in their ministry and provide a fulfilling worship experience for the parish community. For more information please contact Annette Smith at 239-948-1640.

Men and women who assist at Mass or Funeral masses to enhance the worship of our faith community. Please contact the Parish Office at 239-992-0901 for more information.

To be an altar server is a special honor and a great privilege in the Catholic Church. One can look upon being an altar server as a special and unique ministry by which a young person can help to spread the word and the love of Christ through their actions and words.

It is not difficult to be an Altar Server, but there are some things that you must know and remember. To be an Altar Server you must have made your First Holy Communion and you must attend training. Please contact the Parish Office at 239-992-0901 for more information.

The role of usher includes the seating of parishioners and visitors, directing them at Communion time, helping the handicapped feel more comfortable and facilitating the offertory collections. For more information please contact Parish Office at 239-992-0901.

The role of greeter includes the welcoming of parishioners and visitors and ensuring of their comfort at St. Leo Parish. The greeters are available to answer questions about the church and direct parishioners and guests as needed. Please contact John Bonney at 239-221-8170 for more information.

Serving as a reader is a unique opportunity to deepen one’s own faith through prayer and preparation and to communicate that faith by making the Word of God comes alive for the assembly. A reader is expected to: be a registered parishioner who is in full Communion with the Catholic Church, be a responsible adult or young adult, be committed to the Ministry of the Word, have good reading skills, believe and understand what they read, have a spirit of humility and service, practice what they read, be punctual when scheduled and improve through training and workshops. For more information please contact Peggy Bischoff at 239-495-3369. And for Daily Lector Coordinator Amy Campanile at 563-650-6442.

Responsible for the preparation and care of the altar linens. This includes the washing and ironing of purificators, corporals, and altar linens. Please contact the parish office at 239-992-0901 for more information. If you want to help in this ministry.

This ministry is named after Joseph of Arimathea, who along with Nicodemus claimed and prepared Jesus' body for burial. The Arimatheans help support those who are suffering the loss of a loved one. For more information please contact Parish Office at 239-992-0901.

This ministry assists the parish community by replenishing the candles in our votive rooms. Our votive rooms bring healing, peace and love to those living and deceased. For more information please contact Parish Office at 239-992-0901.

Please join us in the parish library located in the Activities Building for fellowship in God’s word every Thursday at 9:00am. For more information call Ann Hall at 239-220-1322.

Preparing parents for the formation of their child’s faith. Baptisms are offered every second Saturday of each month in Spanish and every second Sunday of the month in English. Please contact the Parish Office at 239-992-0901 for details and requirements.

Please contact the parish office at least six months prior to the tentative wedding date. Please contact Fr. Kristian Villafana at 239-992-0901 for more information.