Liturgical Ministry

Various opportunities exist for liturgical participation including the following positions:

Altar servers (Adults and Students grades 5 and older)

http://_wp_link_placeholderMass servers participate in Sunday, feast day and holiday liturgies. They carry the cross and torches (candles) in procession and assist ordained ministers at the altar. Training is available (offered twice a year). Love of liturgy and a passion for participatory service are the strongest requirements for this work. Matthew Sell

 

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Those interested in serving in this ministry must be approved for a three year term by the pastor. As those who help the ordained minister the Body and Blood of Christ, they must believe what the Church teaches regarding the Eucharist, namely that the Eucharist is the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ. Matthew Sell

EMHC Application

 

Greeters (Adults and families)

Greeters are the first welcome to those entering the church for liturgies. They also hand out Mass leaflets before the liturgy and direct people as needed. This ministry is at all the weekend and feast day and holiday liturgies year-round. Matthew Sell

 

Ushers

Ushers receive the collection and hand out bulletins at the end of each Mass. They also assist with emergency needs and direct people as needed. Matthew Sell

 

Lectors (Confirmed students & adults)

Readers are those who proclaim the Word of God with the First Lesson and Epistle at all liturgies throughout the year. Matthew Sell

Lector Application

Training is required for all above ministries.

 

 

Altar Guild

The Altar Guild is responsible for the care of the Sanctuary and its furnishings. They change the seasonal and feast day paraments and candles accordingly. They are also responsible for weekly care of the Sanctuary, including light cleaning duties of the Sanctuary and Sacristies, trimming of candle wicks and replacing the Sanctuary lamp as needed. For some, this is a meditative time; others enjoy working around the sacred objects; still others participate as a team, serving with a friend. Tasks normally take about an hour or less per week Lee Treml

 

Art and Environment Committee

This Committee meets monthly from September through May and is responsible for the creation and execution of seasonal décor in and around the church. They also assist in any decision making process in regards to the permanent beautification of the church. From time to time, they make acquisitions of art work, either by commissioning new pieces and/or restoring existing pieces of parish art. Lee Treml