St. Norbert Abbey announces Volunteer Community

On October 30, the Norbertine Volunteer Community house, located at 615 St. George Street, Green Bay, was blessed by Abbot Gary J. Neville, O. Praem.

The Norbertine Volunteer Community, a ministry of St. Norbert Abbey, is comprised of post-college age young adults who have committed to volunteer service through local agencies, neighborhood civic organizations and faith based events.

The focus of the Norbertine Volunteer Community is to begin building relationships with other residents of Olde North and Three Corners Neighborhoods  of Green Bay and discover together ways that NVC members can strengthen the  community and involve themselves in advocacy on behalf of those most in need.  These volunteers will respond to the real and unique needs and opportunities of the neighborhood and work for justice, while living as an intentional community of volunteers.

"The Norbertine Volunteer Community is being established to give young adults a local opportunity to serve others, but also to explore at a deeper level how God has called the members to spend their lives in service," shared director, Ellen Mommaerts.

The places of service in which the volunteers are involved include:  Nicolet School, Boys and Girls Club, Family Resources of N.E.W, Wildlife Sanctuary, Ss. Peter and Paul Parish and Golden House.

Members of the Norbertine Volunteer Community are:

Francis Beaumier a native of Milwaukee - 2009 graduate of St. Norbert College
David Bikowski a native of Oconto - 2009 graduate of UW-Oshkosh
Daniel Brunelli, a native of Arlington Heights, Illinois -  2009 graduate of St. Norbert College
Lindsay Koeppel, a native from Wittenberg -  2009 graduate of St. Norbert College
Jacob Sircy, a native from Minocqua - 2009 graduate of St. Norbert College
Marti Teske, a native of Green Bay - 2009 graduate of Carroll University