Liturgical Ministries

Communion Ministers
Hospitality Ministries
  Greeters
  Ushers
Lectors
Music Ministries
Servers

"Behind the Scenes” Ministries:
Environment (Flowers, decorations, etc.)
Sacristan and Assistants
  Church Dusters
  Chalice Purificator Linens

Communion Ministers
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, formerly called Eucharistic Ministers, are lay members of the parish who assist in the distribution of Holy Communion. (Our priests, bishops and other clergy are the “Ordinary” Ministers of Holy Communion; therefore, anyone outside of the clergy is considered an “Extraordinary” Minister of Holy Communion.) Some assist with Communion at Mass; Others take the Eucharist to area nursing home and care facilities and to the homebound. To serve in this ministry, volunteers must have received the sacrament of Confirmation.

  More information on Eurcharistic Ministers at Mass
  More information on Eurcharistic Ministers at Nursing Home and Care Facilities

Hospitality Ministries

Greeters
Greeters welcome parishioners and visitors to Mass.

Ushers
Ushers assist with seating, take up the weekly collection during Mass, and distribute our weekly bulletin. Before Mass, they invite several parishioners to be gift bearers.

Lectors
Lectors proclaim the Scriptures, primarily at our Sunday and holy day liturgies, relating Christian teachings through the Word of God. The parish has both adult and youth lectors.

Music Ministries
Our Music Ministries are always looking for those who want to share their musical talents in the celebration of the liturgy. Music ministries include the adult choir (including high school students), cantors, a youth choir, bell choir, musicians (organ, piano, and other instruments), and music for the Liturgy of the Word for Children. We also have a high school “Fire Choir” with both singers and musicians.

Servers
Servers assist the priest at Mass. All youth in our parish, grade four and above, are invited to become Mass servers. It is a wonderful way to encourage participation at the celebration of Mass. There is no upper age limit for servers. They may continue into adulthood.

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"Behind the Scenes” Ministries

Environment (Flowers, decorations, etc.)
The liturgical environment provides an inspirational setting for our eucharistic celebrations. Those responsible for liturgical environment decorate the churches with flowers, banners, etc.

Sacristan and Assistants
The Sacristan and assistants do weekly light cleaning in the churches, order sacristy supplies, and care for chalice linens (purificators) and the garments (albs) of the servers.

  More about church dusting…
  More about caring for chalice purificator linens…

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