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Information about Church Ministries

 

Below is a list of all the special Ministries that take part in the Liturgies of our Church.  Each Minister may specify their Mass preference and time commitment.  Assignments are made on a rotating basis and every effort is made to honor individual requests.  Training is easy and available on an “as needed” basis.

 

Altar Servers

 

This special Ministry is open to both children and adults.

 

Children of the Parish who are in 4th grade or higher are encouraged to sign up.  Throughout the year, we hold extensive training sessions and go through the entire process until they are comfortable assisting the Priest during Mass.  The new Altar Server is then scheduled with an experienced one for the next several months.

 

There are also opportunities for adults to become Altar Servers.  Adult Servers are very much needed for Funeral Services held during the week and school year.  Please note that Adult Servers wear their street clothes.  If you are interested in this Ministry and would like to be trained, we will arrange a special session.

 

Greeters

 

The Church has always placed great emphasis on the virtue of Hospitality.  We continue this service to warmly welcome the Parish Community and all visitors arriving to attend the weekend Masses.

 

The Greeters responsibilities include arriving 15 minutes before assigned Mass, handing out the hymnal books, inviting a family to bring up the gifts.

 

After Mass, when needed, assist the Ushers in passing out the Sunday bulletins.  Before leaving take a brief look to see if any hymnals are left in church.  Collect them and return them to the hymnal book case.

 

Hospitality Ministers can choose their Mass preferences which are made on a rotating basis. 

 

All men, women and young adults are invited to participate.

 

 

Eucharistic Minister

 

The role of the Eucharistic Minister is to assist in the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ during Worship Services.

 

A brief training can occur after any weekend Mass.   Eucharistic Ministers are scheduled one to two times each month.

 

 

Ushers

 

The Usher Ministry is a great way to serve your fellow Parishioners and guests. This Ministry is available to all Parishioners, men and women, from high school age and up.

 

The duties of an Usher include seating the Congregation, assisting with the collection, facilitating an orderly procession during the Eucharist, distribution of the Bulletin and set up and take down of extra chairs when needed.

 

The Usher is responsible for any special needs that may arise before or during the Mass.

 

The Usher is also to check that all Ministers are present and to get substitutes for any position that may be vacant.  These tasks are simple, but essential in ensuring that everyone feels welcome and comfortable in our Church.

 

 

Music

 

“Those who sing, pray twice,” said St. Augustine. It is in that spirit that one should consider Ministry in music but also note that this Ministry also helps to sustain the spirituality of the Parish Community itself.  By helping the Parish to worship, either by leading a song, presenting music for meditation, or accompanying the Service, the Music Minister not only prays but also helps others to pray.

 

Music Ministry in our Parish can take many forms.  The Cantor leads the singing at a service and helps the Congregation appreciate their role in a Liturgical setting.  The Choir sings at special events and major Feasts.  Even if you don’t read music, you can be a member of the Choir.  Regular attendance at rehearsals is a necessity.  The Instrumentalist adds interest to the music at Worship and thus raises the level of solemnity.  This skilled Musician should be able to read and play well in an ensemble setting.

 

See the Music Director about serving in the Music Ministry.

 

 

Lector / Reader

 

The Lector/Reader proclaims the Word of God from the Old and New Testaments at Sunday and Holy Day Masses. This requires a commitment of approximately one Sunday every other month. There is an initial training session (and one training/prayer session each year) and Lectors are asked to take a little time to prepare and read the Scripture before Mass.

 

Books containing all the readings, with explanations as well as some word pronunciations are available for $10.00.  Lectors specify their Mass preference and are assigned on a rotating basis.

 

 

Sacristans

 

The Sacristan prepares the Church for the celebration of the Eucharist by placing all the required vessels, books and hosts in their assigned positions prior to the start of Mass.  At the end of Mass, the Sacristan stores all items in their proper places.

 

To aid the Sacristan, there is a checklist in the Narthex for pre- and post- duties.