Ministers of Hospitality 
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion 
Lectors 
Altar Servers 
Sacristans 
Music Ministry 
Intercessions 
Funeral Liaison 
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) 
Small Faith Communities 
Inviting Catholics Home 
Preparation for the Sacraments of Eucharist & Confirmation 
Youth of Espiritu Santo (YES) 
Thursday Sewing Group 
Health Ministry 
Marriage Preparation 
Familia 
Teams of Our Lady 
Jail Ministry Outreach Ministries
Faith and Action for Strength Together (FAST)
FAST is a congregation-based community organization bringing together congregations of faith to powerfully address injustice and poverty in Pinellas County. The mission of FAST is to engage people of different faiths in a process of listening, education and action in order to address community issues in a powerful way.
Our parish is actively involved in FAST and we invite you to help our seniors, the poor, and disabled of our county.
FAST Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
| Required of Participants | Attend three meetings per year. | |
|---|---|---|
| Experience Necessary | No | |
| Training Required | No | |
| Contact | Louise Kempf at 727.807.7363 |
Jail Ministry
The Jail Ministry is part of a diocesan group that visits the imprisoned sharing the sacraments and offering socialization and comfort.
| Volunteer Position | Jail Minister | |
|---|---|---|
| Required of the Volunteer | To visit those in jail with another minister, sharing prayer, the Eucharist, support and comfort. | |
| Experience Necessary | No | |
| Training Required | Yes, the same training as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion and special diocesan training. | |
| Time Commitment | Varies | |
| Contact | Deacon Vinnie Alterio at the Church Office at 727.726.8477 x311. |
Respect Life Committee
The Respect Life Committee works to promote respect for all life through education, political action, and prayer. The committee receives its direction from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. They offer assistance to those in need through a network of organizations dedicated to Respect Life. Their annual spiritual adoption program serves to encourage prayer for the respect of all life and education. They sponsor an annual poinsettia sale, which supports The Kimberly Home. For more information, call Karen Heaphy at the church office 727.726.8477 x310.
Outreach Mission Ministry
Outreach Mission Ministry fosters prayer support, fundraising and cultural exchange between Espiritu Santo Parish and our Central American Missions. We are currently helping to support missions through our weekend “Fiesta Latina” and our annual visit to the Farm Of The Child in Trujillo, Honduras. We meet for an hour each month. Those going on the mission trips are gone for seven days. Contact Tim Dailey.
Dependent on our parishioners’ generous donation of money and non-perishable food, Vincentians are able to provide the poor of our area with pantry items as well as financial aid for rent, utilities and other necessities. The parish St. Vincent de Paul hours are 9:00 am to 10:00 am, on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in the St. John Bosco Center. Food donations are always needed and can be left in the box in the narthex of the church or in the St. John Bosco Center. This is an International Society of Charity offering person-to-person service to the poor and needy, regardless of race, color or creed. 
Pinellas Hope is a temporary emergency shelter for over 250 homeless men and women, located in Clearwater on 20 acres provided by Bishop Robert N. Lynch and the Diocese of St. Petersburg. It opened its doors on December 1, 2007. Background checks are done on all the residents and case managers meet with them on a regular basis to set goals towards self-sufficiency. They also assist the residents with job and housing placement and perform follow up visits with them six months after they leave the shelter.