Lay Leaders of Prayer

     Eighteen participants from around the diocese completed the Lay Leader of Prayer Formation at Immaculate Conception Church in Ravenna on November 13, 2024 and were commissioned to serve in their respective parishes including two of our own, Mike Penzenik and Marianne Nanti.

          Lay Leaders of Prayer provide ministry when their parish priest is absent. Leaders of Prayer may preside at Liturgy of the Word services with or without Holy Communion, Morning and Evening Prayer, Vigil Services for deceased members of the parish, Stations of the Cross and other devotional prayer services. Potential candidates must be endorsed by their pastor to serve in this capacity. Julie Pertz also serves St. Joseph Calasanctius as a Lay Leader of Prayer.

     Mike Penzenik is the Administrative Assistant/Project Coordinator for our parish. He also serves at Mass, is a lector, greeter, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, a catechist, and a host for monthly Free Community Meals.

     Marianne Nanti relocated to Jefferson from Minnesota, where she was very active in her parish. She serves our parish as a greeter, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, chairperson of our Seven Sisters Apostolate.

     Please pray for our Mike, Marianne and Julie as they answer God's call to serve.