Liturgical Ministries
Their dedicated participation greatly enhances the reverent celebration of the Mass. Serving on one or more of these ministries is an excellent way to give generously of one’s time and talent to the parish. Parishioners willing to serve as a liturgical minister are invited to attend one of the Ministry Workshops, which are held periodically and are advertised in the bulletin.
Liturgical Ministries include:
Ushers
Ushers greet and welcome incoming parishioners at Sunday Masses, seat incoming people, locate substitute ministers, take up collections during the preparation of the altar, maintain flow of traffic during Holy Communion, and distribute bulletins at the end of Mass, among other things. Ministers must be 7th grade and up.
Lectors
Lectors proclaim the Scriptures at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days.
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist assist with the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass. Ministers must have had received the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Sacristans
Sacristans wash and set out the vessels and sacred linens for Sunday and Holy Day Masses.
Altar Servers
Altar Servers assist the priest at Mass on Sunday, Holy Days, weddings, and funerals. Altar Servers must be at least in 4th grade and must have received their First Communion.
Homebound and Nursing Home
Pastoral ministers to the sick serve in the ministry of care to those who are ill or homebound. They reach out with Christ-like concern, to bring the Eucharist to others in time of need. They are assigned to visit on a monthly basis. Training equips volunteers with the skills needed to carry out this ministry.
Would you like to serve as a Liturgical Minister? – contact the Parish office
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