Our parish family believes that true discipleship can only be found in community. With this in mind, we strive to strengthen the bonds of community through service. Finding the face of Christ in our fellow brothers and sisters in our local and greater communities reminds us that it takes all to make up His body.
“Go out and preach the Gospel, and if you must, use words”
-St. Francis of Assisi
If you are interested in joining any of these ministries, new members are always welcome and appreciated. Feel free to call the appropriate contact person.
“Go out and preach the Gospel, and if you must, use words”
-St. Francis of Assisi
If you are interested in joining any of these ministries, new members are always welcome and appreciated. Feel free to call the appropriate contact person.
Project Achieve ~ Contact: Kathy Cabral
Project Achieve is a homeless shelter in downtown Long Beach administered by Catholic Charities. Twice per month we prepare and serve dinner to the shelter residents. Pay it forward and be a part of our team! All talents or donations are appreciated. Like to cook? Want to serve? We need your help! Contact Kathy Cabral ~ (562)810-1473 for more information.
Hospital Ministry ~ Contact: Frank Schmidt
Ministers offer service through bringing the Eucharist to all those in the hospital and are unable to come to church for worship. For more information or if you would like to get involved contact Frank Schmidt ~ (562)225-7571.
Altar Servers ~ Contact: Al & Pilar Casares
Altar Servers are a crucial part of the Mass. Alter Servers assist the priest and deacon during the Mass in various ways. Children currently enrolled in 5th grade of above and are interested in serving mass. please fill out this flyer if you are interested. Al & Pilar Casares altar_serving_training_flyer_2021.pdf
Respect Life ~ Contact: stcorneliusrl@gmail.com
We, the members of the Pro-Life Ministry of St. Cornelius Catholic Church, in response to the Gospel of Life, commit ourselves to prayer, education, and action in defense of life. It is our mission to foster in our parish community an awareness of the dignity and sanctity of all human life, from conception to natural death. We are dedicated to observing and promoting the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church on all life issues, including abortion, euthanasia, infanticide, and assisted suicide.
ST. CORNELIUS RESPECT LIFE SPIRITUAL ADOPTIONS PROGRAM - CHECK OUT THE PROGRAM FLYER. SPIRITUAL_ADOPTION_PROGRAM_FLYER_2022.PDF
St. Vincent de Paul Society ~ Contact: Claudia Meza
Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organization, leads women and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering. Organized locally, Vincentians witness God's love by embracing all works of charity and justice. If you would like to get involved or know someone in our parish neighborhood who needs emergency help with food, shelter, prescriptions, utility bills, household goods or housing expenses, call the St. Cornelius office of St. Vincent de Paul ~ (562)421-8011 and leave a message. One does not need to be Catholic to receive help.
People For Others ~ Contact: Jenny Davidoff
People For Others (PFO) offers volunteer opportunities to give happiness to the forgotten and lonely individuals in our community by hosting monthly luncheon and social events. PFO ministry reaches out with loving care, making life more livable and happy for all those who attend our monthly luncheon, entertainment, and other activities.
Contact Jenny Davidoff ~ (562)420-3425 for more information. Click here for more information.
Boy Scouts ~ Contact: Shawn P. Kelly
The purpose is to involve young boys in the world of scouting where challenges, excitement and fun await them, while learning the values of respect, love of self, adults and country. Please contact Shawn P. Kelly ~ (714) 713-2015 for more information.
Faith & Fiction Book Club ~ Contact: Katy Ellis
St. Cornelius Faith & Fiction Discussion Group. All are welcome to join. Please contact Katy Ellis for meeting location and time, kellislb@hotmail.com. Click here for the book schedule.
Cursillo ~ Contact: Deacon Joe Hamamoto
Cursillo in Christianity is a movement that, through a method of its own tries to, and through God's grace manages to enable the essential realities of the Christian to come to life in the uniqueness, originality, and creativity of each person. In becoming aware of their potential and while accepting their limitations they exercise their freedom by their conviction, strengthen their will with their decision, to propitiate friendship in virtue of their constancy in both their personal and community life. For information contact Dn. Joe Hamamoto
deaconjoe@stcorneliuslb.org c/p 562.572.3425 or check out our website: http://www.occursillo.org.
Eucharistic Ministers ~ Contact: Michele Bradley
Contact Michele Bradley ~ (562) 420-6481 or mbradley284@gmail.com. If you're interested in becoming a EM, please contact the parish office to get the requirements and orientation class. The online EM schedule can be found here.
Knights Of Columbus ~ Contact: Victor Magana
The Knights was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works. Contact Victor Magana ~ (562) 420-3214 for more information. Visit our website: http://www.kofc.org/.
Lectors ~ Contact: Michele Bradley
Contact Michele Bradley ~ (562) 420-6481 or mbradley284@gmail.com. If you're interested in becoming a Lector, please contact the parish office to get the requirements and orientation class. The online Lector schedule can be found here.
Project Lazarus ~ Contact: Rose Letson (562) 755-0862
The Lazarus Project Encampment Group would like to give a huge thank you to tall the parishioners and friends who deliver sack lunches every Saturday morning. If you are reading this and are inspired to help, please join us. If you feel called to participate in this ministry, but do not feel comfortable walking the street delivering the food, would you be willing to help in another way? You could pack up 5-10 lunches and deliver it to the St. Cornelius Pavilion before 7 am Saturday mornings. Contact Eric or Rose Letson ~ bengardino@gmail.com for more information.
Caring Hands Ministry - Contact Rachel Landesfeind DRLANDESFEIND@GMAIL.COM
Calling all knitters and crocheters! Do you love all things yarn? The Caring Hands Ministry invites you to join us in hand-making prayer shawls, beanies for the homeless, infant hats, chemo caps, and more. We will meet for fellowship and prayer every other Thursday at 4 pm in the parish center. Feel free to contribute items even if you can’t make the meetings. All skill levels are welcome. If you have questions, or if you would like to request an item for a loved one going through a difficult time, please email Rachel Landesfeind.
Project Achieve is a homeless shelter in downtown Long Beach administered by Catholic Charities. Twice per month we prepare and serve dinner to the shelter residents. Pay it forward and be a part of our team! All talents or donations are appreciated. Like to cook? Want to serve? We need your help! Contact Kathy Cabral ~ (562)810-1473 for more information.
Hospital Ministry ~ Contact: Frank Schmidt
Ministers offer service through bringing the Eucharist to all those in the hospital and are unable to come to church for worship. For more information or if you would like to get involved contact Frank Schmidt ~ (562)225-7571.
Altar Servers ~ Contact: Al & Pilar Casares
Altar Servers are a crucial part of the Mass. Alter Servers assist the priest and deacon during the Mass in various ways. Children currently enrolled in 5th grade of above and are interested in serving mass. please fill out this flyer if you are interested. Al & Pilar Casares altar_serving_training_flyer_2021.pdf
Respect Life ~ Contact: stcorneliusrl@gmail.com
We, the members of the Pro-Life Ministry of St. Cornelius Catholic Church, in response to the Gospel of Life, commit ourselves to prayer, education, and action in defense of life. It is our mission to foster in our parish community an awareness of the dignity and sanctity of all human life, from conception to natural death. We are dedicated to observing and promoting the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church on all life issues, including abortion, euthanasia, infanticide, and assisted suicide.
ST. CORNELIUS RESPECT LIFE SPIRITUAL ADOPTIONS PROGRAM - CHECK OUT THE PROGRAM FLYER. SPIRITUAL_ADOPTION_PROGRAM_FLYER_2022.PDF
St. Vincent de Paul Society ~ Contact: Claudia Meza
Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organization, leads women and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering. Organized locally, Vincentians witness God's love by embracing all works of charity and justice. If you would like to get involved or know someone in our parish neighborhood who needs emergency help with food, shelter, prescriptions, utility bills, household goods or housing expenses, call the St. Cornelius office of St. Vincent de Paul ~ (562)421-8011 and leave a message. One does not need to be Catholic to receive help.
People For Others ~ Contact: Jenny Davidoff
People For Others (PFO) offers volunteer opportunities to give happiness to the forgotten and lonely individuals in our community by hosting monthly luncheon and social events. PFO ministry reaches out with loving care, making life more livable and happy for all those who attend our monthly luncheon, entertainment, and other activities.
Contact Jenny Davidoff ~ (562)420-3425 for more information. Click here for more information.
Boy Scouts ~ Contact: Shawn P. Kelly
The purpose is to involve young boys in the world of scouting where challenges, excitement and fun await them, while learning the values of respect, love of self, adults and country. Please contact Shawn P. Kelly ~ (714) 713-2015 for more information.
Faith & Fiction Book Club ~ Contact: Katy Ellis
St. Cornelius Faith & Fiction Discussion Group. All are welcome to join. Please contact Katy Ellis for meeting location and time, kellislb@hotmail.com. Click here for the book schedule.
Cursillo ~ Contact: Deacon Joe Hamamoto
Cursillo in Christianity is a movement that, through a method of its own tries to, and through God's grace manages to enable the essential realities of the Christian to come to life in the uniqueness, originality, and creativity of each person. In becoming aware of their potential and while accepting their limitations they exercise their freedom by their conviction, strengthen their will with their decision, to propitiate friendship in virtue of their constancy in both their personal and community life. For information contact Dn. Joe Hamamoto
deaconjoe@stcorneliuslb.org c/p 562.572.3425 or check out our website: http://www.occursillo.org.
Eucharistic Ministers ~ Contact: Michele Bradley
Contact Michele Bradley ~ (562) 420-6481 or mbradley284@gmail.com. If you're interested in becoming a EM, please contact the parish office to get the requirements and orientation class. The online EM schedule can be found here.
Knights Of Columbus ~ Contact: Victor Magana
The Knights was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works. Contact Victor Magana ~ (562) 420-3214 for more information. Visit our website: http://www.kofc.org/.
Lectors ~ Contact: Michele Bradley
Contact Michele Bradley ~ (562) 420-6481 or mbradley284@gmail.com. If you're interested in becoming a Lector, please contact the parish office to get the requirements and orientation class. The online Lector schedule can be found here.
Project Lazarus ~ Contact: Rose Letson (562) 755-0862
The Lazarus Project Encampment Group would like to give a huge thank you to tall the parishioners and friends who deliver sack lunches every Saturday morning. If you are reading this and are inspired to help, please join us. If you feel called to participate in this ministry, but do not feel comfortable walking the street delivering the food, would you be willing to help in another way? You could pack up 5-10 lunches and deliver it to the St. Cornelius Pavilion before 7 am Saturday mornings. Contact Eric or Rose Letson ~ bengardino@gmail.com for more information.
- Please bring 5-10 meals for the homeless in a clear gallon ziplock bag consisting of - 1) a drink, 2) a sandwich, 3) chips, 4) fruit, 5) candy bar or sweet treat, and 6) a Bible passage/note
Caring Hands Ministry - Contact Rachel Landesfeind DRLANDESFEIND@GMAIL.COM
Calling all knitters and crocheters! Do you love all things yarn? The Caring Hands Ministry invites you to join us in hand-making prayer shawls, beanies for the homeless, infant hats, chemo caps, and more. We will meet for fellowship and prayer every other Thursday at 4 pm in the parish center. Feel free to contribute items even if you can’t make the meetings. All skill levels are welcome. If you have questions, or if you would like to request an item for a loved one going through a difficult time, please email Rachel Landesfeind.
