The Liturgy Committee is responsible for planning devotional events and organizing seasonal decorations in the Cathedral.  Duties include: decorating (altar cloths, plants, Christmas, Easter), organizing events (Pet Blessing, May Crowning, Divine Mercy), assisting as necessary (Holy Week, Pentecost, Confirmation).
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas: Court Ava Maria #1263 meets the first Tuesday evening of each month. Our patron saint is Blessed Mother and the rosary is very dear to us.  Our mission of faith working through love in the promotion of justice, equality, and the advancement of human rights and dignity for all.…
The Parish Vocations Committee affirms, encourages and supports vocations to the priesthood and religious life. This is accomplished through prayer, building awareness, affirmation of our priests, deacons and lay ministers, and projects to support our seminarians. The Committee meets quarterly. Contact: Glenda Stittsworth (English) (308) 379-9325 glenarch@charter.net; Liz Gonzalez (Spanish) (308) 380-1490, zil78801@yahoo.com Activities have included praying the…
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Roman Catholic fraternal service organization. It is dedicated to the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism.  The organization boasts a worldwide membership of more than 1.7 million members in 14,000 councils. St. Mary's Cathedral Council #1159 has 170 members. Membership is limited to practicing Catholic men…
Deacon John Farlee
The Maintenance Committee is an informal group of parishioners who assist the priests and the maintenance director.  The maintenance committee helps each year with a parish grounds cleanup, application of grass fertilizer, and other duties.   All communications will be in English and interpreter services will be provided when necessary. To assist with the work…
Several groups help the bereaved by providing food for the funeral luncheon.  Each group is 'on-call' for a particular month to provide side salads, serve the meal, or clean up afterward.  St. Mary's Cathedral is proud to be able to help families at such difficult times by providing a hot meal and a welcome environment.…
The members of the Christian Service Committee strive to fulfill the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. Feed the Hungry: members collect food for the Food Pantry on the 1st Sunday of each month at the parish masses.  They also prepare and bag the food for distribution.Visit the Sick: members visit the homebound and those in…
Music Ministry at St. Mary's is one of the most spiritually rewarding of the ministries because our sole purpose is to participate and lead the congregation in song at the celebration of the Masses.  Every week we join the Priest singing Glory to God in the Highest, praying our voices will complement his words of…
Every woman in the parish may be a member of the Cathedral Ladies (the parish's women's organization), and non-Catholic spouses of parishioners may participate as well.  The group promotes friendship and fellowship among all women of the parish, regardless of age or length of time a person has been a parish member. The purposes of the Cathedral…
The Friendship Luncheon is a group of parishioners that come together each month on the second Thursday for a good meal and fellowship.  There are a handful of people who help in the kitchen and clean up, and several that take care of decorating the tables.  It is for parishioners to gather for conversation, people sharing a meal…
Ann Baker
Stop by and see our Mary’s Closet which is located in the Cathedral basement. (North West door)  Mary’s Closet open 3 days a week:  Mondays and Wednesdays 1-4 pm and Saturdays 10 am -3 pm   Weekly specials. Mary Closet will accept donations of clothing, small appliances, toys, home decorations, and kitchenware. Furniture and large electronic will be…
Bertha Calderon
The Christian Service Committee maintains the Prayer Chain.  When someone asks for prayers, the intention is forwarded to members of the prayer chain, who ask God to grant the intention.  To add or remove a name from the Prayer List (published in the Bulletin) or the prayer chain (not published), please call the office at…
St. Mary's Cathedral sponsors a grief support group in association with Curran Funeral Chapel.  The support group has two sessions per year, once in the spring and once in the fall.   The spring session begins approximately 7 weeks before Easter and continues for 6 weeks.  The fall session begins approximately 7 weeks before Thanksgiving…
El Pescador is our Spanish-language ministry group.  Members reach out to Spanish-speaking parishioners, lead the rosary in Spanish, serve at parish functions, lead Sunday afternoon prayer services and sponsor retreats. The Sunday afternoon service offers charismatic prayer and music with fellowship and mutual support beginning at 4:00pm in the basement of Cathedral Square (parish hall).…
Our Mission To spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the whole world through mass media.Mark 16:15 Nuestra Misión Llevar el Evangelio de Jesucristo a todo el mundo a través de los medios de comunicación masivos.Marcos 16,15 Our Apostolate gives Bible Study courses, retreats and has a music ministry to help Catholic Communities have a personal…
Alpha is a place to connect with other people who are open to exploring life, faith, and meaning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-fRXckFlMY To learn more about the Alpha Course, visit our Alpha page.
Mary's Table Food Pantry is an extension of the Lord's command to feed the hungry, managed by the Christian Service Committee.     Food Pantry Hours: Tuesday-Thursday from 1:00pm - 4:00pm.   All faiths are welcome.  One bag of non-perishable food per month is given per address.  Photo identification is required. Food Pantry donations may be left…