Mother Teresa House

Mother Teresa House (MTH) is a care home in downtown Lansing for terminally ill people.  In the spirit of St. Teresa of Calcutta, loving care is provided at no charge to the guests.  Volunteers are needed to care for the guests on evenings and weekends. To learn more about this ministry and volunteer caregiving opportunities, please register for a one-hour tour by visiting the MTH website or speak with one of our many parish volunteers including Chuck Roboski, [email protected].

Outreach Ministry

Please consider the ministry of bringing Holy Communion to those who are homebound, hospitalized or in care homes.  Contact Shirley Yaich for training and scheduling either by e-mail, [email protected], or by phone: 517-337-9778, ext. 130 .  And please contact Shirley if you know of parishioners who are homebound and in need of the sacraments. 

For those who are homebound, click this link for details on the Outreach Mass, available by TV and radio.

Pro-Life Committee

The Catholic Church affirms the dignity and sanctity of all human life from conception until natural death.  The pro-life committee works to raise awareness and share the Gospel of Life by supporting Right-to-Life activities, the October LifeChain, Respect Life Month speakers, the 40-Days for Life campaign, Our Lady of Grace events for children with special needs, and more.  To get involved, please contact Ann Zygmontowicz, [email protected], or Maureen Dillon, [email protected].  Collection baskets for Pregnancy Services of Lansing are also available in the gathering spaces at St. Thomas and St. Johns.  Please donate baby items such as hygiene supplies, disposable diapers, formula / baby food, and baby clothing up to 6 months (new or gently used). 

Rosary Altar Society

The Rosary Altar Society (RAS) is a spiritual and social group of Catholic women, 18 years and older, who carry out good works--such as coordinating funeral lunches, caring for the church sanctuary (candles, linens, flowers, fonts & the Infant of Prague statue), pro-life and prayer blanket ministry--as well as intercede for the parish.  Please join them in praying the rosary each month or follow the above link for more information. Call the parish office at 517-351-7215, check the bulletin for their current activities or contact Anne Derengoski at [email protected] to get involved.

  Prayer Blanket Ministry

Do you like to sew?  We need your help making prayer blankets and quilts for our parishioners who are hospitalized, sick, or who feel alone.  To get involved, please contact Arlene Piotrowicz at [email protected] or Margaret McCullough at [email protected].

Funeral Lunch Team

Are you willing to provide, prepare, and serve luncheons for family members and loved ones following a funeral?  The RAS needs your assistance! Please contact Thais Mishler at [email protected].

Senior Ministry

This advisory committee exists to plan monthly activities from overnight retreats to luncheons with informative speakers.  These events are open to all members of our parish who are interested in attending. To get involved, please contact Maureen Dillon, [email protected].

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

The purpose of the St. Vincent de Paul Society is to follow Christ through service to neighbors in need.  The parish has two Conferences of the Society.  The St. John Conference provides food while the
St. Thomas Conference provides other forms of assistance.  

Student Center Opportunities

Support our ministry to college students by helping with our Alternative Spring Break mission trips, retreats and more.  Click for details.