St. Mary Catholic Community
Knowing, Loving, Serving
715 Jefferson Ave.  ●  Defiance, OH  43512  ●  419.782.2776
Rev. Timothy Kummerer, Pastor
 

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Please join us for
Lord's Day Masses:
Saturday's 4:30 p.m.
Sunday's 8:00, 9:30,
and 11:30 a.m.

Reconciliation:
Saturday's 3:30 p.m.
and privately by request

Office Hours:
8:30-12:00 and 1:00-4:30
Phone:  419.782.2776
Fax: 419.782.1958

Food Pantry:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday  3:00-5:00 p.m.

Defiance Catholic School
St. Mary Campus
702 Washington Ave.
419.782.2751

St. John Campus
800 Fifth St.
419.782.2136


Last Updated:
09.07.08

Defiance Catholic School


And said to them, "Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.  For the one who is least among all of you is the one who is the greatest."
  Luke 9:48


School Council-
The Council considers and develops school policy, makes recommendations to the school administration, evaluates educational effectiveness, and gives advice on financial matters.  Subject to Diocesan regulations, it is an advisory body of the pastor.  Council members meet at 7:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at St. Mary Campus.
Contact person: 
Jeff Lightle (419.782.3483)


School Athletics- 
Volunteers coach fifth and sixth grade girls' and boys' basketball, as well as schedule practices, facilities, and games.  Commitment depends on the season.
Contact person: 
School Office (419.782.2751)


Defiance Catholic Boosters- Parent and Teacher Support Group
This group supports the teachers, staff, and children of Defiance Catholic School.  They raise funds for the Technology and Enrichment program and other programs and needs, give Christmas gifts to school personnel, and organize activities like the Halloween parade.  Board members spend a maximum of 5 hours per month and parent volunteers donate time as needed for specific programs.
Contact person: 
Dawn Buchholz (419.782.8557)


Library Volunteer-
Volunteers help students select appropriate reading materials and help maintain order and organization in the library.  Volunteers work in the library one hour per week or more often if able.
Contact person: 
Sandy Herman, Principal Minister (419.782.2751)


Cafeteria Volunteer-
Help serve hot, nutritious meals to hungry, growing children and then clean tables.  Volunteers serve 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on school days.
Contact persons: 
Ruth Johnson, Cafeteria Manager and
Sandy Herman, Principal Minister (419.782.2751)


Volunteer Tutors-
Volunteers work with students in grades K-6 one-on-one or in small groups to help with reading and math assignments.  Volunteers serve in the school one or more times a week for at least 2 hours.
Contact person: 
Sandy Herman, Principal Minister (419.782.2751)


Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts-
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of Scout Oath and Law.  Offering young people responsible fun and adventure, they instill in your people lifetime values, develop in them ethical character, and train them in citizenship, service, and leadership.  Meeting in the school's art room at varying times and days according to the group, volunteers usually invest 3 to 5 hours per week, plus 24 hours per year for Cub Scout outings or 456 hours per year for Boy Scout Camping.
Contact persons: 
Jim Howard, Cub Master (419.395.1919) and Rob Carr, Scout Master (419.395-2386)


Girl Scouts-
The program encourages increased skill building and responsibility, and also promotes the development of strong leadership and decision-making skills.  All program activities are age-appropriate and based on The Four Program goals, as well as on the Girl Scout Promise and Law.  There are five age levels in Girls Scouting:  Daisy Girl Scouts, ages 5-6; Brownie Girl Scouts, ages 6-8; Junior Girl Scouts, ages 8-11; Cadette Girl Scouts, ages 11-14; and Senior Girl Scouts, ages 14-17.  Meeting in the school at varying times and days according to the group, volunteers usually invest 3 to 5 hours per month plus time for special projects and outings.
Contact person: 
School Office (419.782.2751)


Classroom/Office Volunteer-
Assists teachers, secretary, and principal with a variety of tasks.  Can volunteer as often as able and needed.
Contact person: 
Sandy Herman, Principal Minister (419.782.2751)