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Liturgical Ministry Functions
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Altar Servers
This ministry provides members of the parish with a true opportunity to function as lay ministers by reverently assisting the celebrant and/or deacon during Sunday Mass and at special liturgies throughout the year.
If you wish to consider this ministry, please contact: the PastorLectors
Lectors proclaim the Word of God clearly and understandably so that all who hear may respond.
If you wish to consider this ministry, please contact: Parish OfficeMusicians
The Ministry of Music provides music during weekend Masses, holy days, weddings, funerals and Reconciliation services. Parishioners are invited to share their musical talents with the rest of the congregation through this ministry.If you wish to consider this ministry, please contact: Parish Office
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
These lay people are sometimes referred to as Eucharistic Ministers.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion serve by bringing communion to parishioners who reside in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or in their own homes and unable to get to church. They also may assist the priest in distributing the Eucharist at Mass.
If you wish to consider this ministry, please contact: Parish OfficeGreeters
These ministers are very important to us. Ushers are the first face of the parish. They greet those coming into our church, offer assistance to those in need, distribute parish bulletins, and distribute other materials as needed.Mandatory Activities and Responsibilities
- Dress appropriately
- Avoid chewing gum
- Arrive 15 - 20 minutes before Mass
- Check with celebrant for special instructions (20 minutes prior to Mass)
- Answer questions and inquiries from people arriving for the mass
- Line up the procession and organize offertory processions
- Seat latecomers
- Be pleasant and welcoming to all
- Do not carry your cell while serving as a greeter- could be disruptive-
During Communion
- Direct people to Communion
- Inform celebrant of anyone who is unable to walk up for Communion
At the end of Mass
- Open doors
- Distribute bulletins
After Mass
- Shut off lights
- Lock all doors
Emergency Procedures
In case of fire:
- Call fire department
- Get yourself familiar with the location of the fire extinguishers are and how to use them
- Help people to leave quickly and safely with a calm and loud voice
Medical Emergency
- Assist if necessary
- If serious, call 911
Qualifications
- Active parishioner
- A welcoming spirit
- Ready to offer appropriate help
- Knowledgeable of the church facilities, song books, lights and procedures
- Attend all training sessions
- A welcoming personality and to be comfortable with people
- Can follow instructions and be responsible for implementing them with flexibility and calmness
Participant Group
- The congregation
- Other ushers and ministries
- Pastor
- Liturgy Committee
Support/Supervision/Evaluation
- Pastor
- Congregation
- Liturgy Committee
Length of Ministry Appointment
- Two year term, renewable
Benefits
- Develops social and hospitality skills
- Has a direct impact on the liturgies
- Meet and greet many people
- Requires 1 to 1-1/2 hours a week
- May be asked to help at special celebrations
Screening
- Medium to high risk position
- Completion of Information sheet
If you wish to consider this ministry, please contact: Parish Office