Liturgical Ministries
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Readers proclaim the Word of God in the first and second readings of the Liturgy of the Word. Any adult with good oral communication skills is invited to participate. Training is provided, and monthly scheduling is flexible.
Altar Servers assist the priest at the alter during the Mass and at various other liturgies. Training
for those who are in grade five and above takes place each fall.
Our greeters help to being a spirit of warmth to the members of the gathering assembly by welcoming them at the doors of the church. Greeters also distribute the weekly bulletin after Mass. There are no regular meetings, but greeters should arrive about 15 minutes before Mass begins.
Ushers help to welcome the gathering assembly. They assist with seating, collect the monetary offerings, and bring the collection forward during the Preparation of the Gifts. There are no regular meetings, but ushers should arrive 15 minutes before Mass.
Our
Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion assist the
priest and deacon with the distribution of Communion. Any adult parishioner
in good standing in the Catholic Church is invited to serve.
Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion may choose the
Mass time they wish to serve and are scheduled about once every two-to-three weeks. Training is provided.
Our outreach Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion bring the Holy Eucharist to all Catholics in the local area who are unable to attend Mass. Call the Parish Center to arrange for visits to those who are in hospitals, in convalescent facilities, or at home. Scheduling is flexible.
A church decoration committee enhances the celebration with seasonal flowers and adornments. A flower calendar is available weekly for those who wish to donate a floral arrangement for a particular weekend.
The sacristans are responsible for the weekly dusting and light cleaning of the sanctuary and sacristy, and the laundering of all altar linens. They work in teams of two and are assigned on or two months per year.
Collection counters work in pairs after Masses to count and report the Sunday and Holy Day offering each week. Counters serve on a rotating basis, about six or seven weeks.
Children's liturgy leaders prepare a 20-minute Liturgy of the Word for young children from age 4 through grade two using the Sunday readings tailored to that age group. The group assembles during the first reading and returns during the collection at the 10:00 AM Mass during the school year.