Liturgical Ministries


INTERESTED IN ASSISTING AT MASS?
Please consider joining us at Mass with various tasks in serving our community. Training for lectors, ministers of communion and acolytes takes place usually every three months. Look for bulletin notices and pulpit announcements. Only one session attendance is necessary. The only requirement for our acolytes is that they have made their First Communion and for our lectors, that they have made their Confirmation.

Your welcoming smile and friendly disposition is also welcome in our Greeting Ministry as parishioners arrive for Mass. We offer “hands-on” training with current greeters at your convenience. It’s a great way for families or friends to serve our community.

Our hospitality ministry is also in need of families to assist with set-up (prior to the 9:00AM Mass) or clean-up (following the 9:00AM Mass) of our coffee and donuts. Hands-on training is also available.

If you are interested, please contact Margie Benza (margie4@frontiernet.net) or Tim Smith at 248-2427.

Liturgical Ministry


Liturgical ministers are necessary for the successful implementation of our liturgies.  Together with the presider they assist the faithful in the celebration of the Eucharist.  Once trained, ministers are assigned to the Mass of their choice.  Training for new ministers occurs in the fall, winter, and spring.  For information about liturgical ministries contact the Parish Office at 248-2427.

Help is Needed

We could use your help! Have you ever thought about becoming a Minister of Communion or a Lector? This is a wonderful way to become more active in our beautiful community as we gather to proclaim God’s presence among us. Please consider joining us. Contact Tim Smith at 248-2427 X 245 for more information.
 

Greeters

Greeter Responsibilities

Welcome all individuals to the liturgical service with a smile and a cheery "hello,” enlist the help of gift bearers and collectors, count the attendance. This is an excellent ministry for families.

Acolytes/Altar Servers

Cross bearer Responsibilities   

Candle bearer Responsibilities

ACOLYTE = A non-ordained person who assists in a worship service by performing actions such as carrying the cross or lighting candles. (Greek, from the word "follower")  Our altar servers carry the candles and the cross in the procession and assist the presider during the Mass.

Open to boys and girls who are strong enough to carry the cross or candle, have received their First Holy Eucharist, and are interested in helping our presider celebrate Mass with the entire community.

Lectors

Commentator (Lector) Responsibilities

Proclaim the Word of God, read the Prayers of the Faithful, and make parish announcements at our liturgies while developing the skills required to communicate God’s message competently. All confirmed parishioners (teens-adults) may serve in this ministry.

Ministers of Communion

Minister of Communion Responsibilities

Complement and extend the ministry of the ordained by serving the Body and Blood of Christ to fellow worshippers.  All confirmed parishioners (teens-adults) may serve in this ministry.

The Eucharist is at the center of our celebration and distributing the bread and wine is an action of utmost reverence.

Hospitality

  • Helps with setup (makes coffee, sets out donuts) before the 9:00 a.m. Mass or cleanup after the 9:00 a.m. Mass of our Sunday coffee and donut hour

  • Hospitality ministers serve 4-5 times per year.

  • Excellent ministry for families


"Lord, how good it is for us to be here..."  Matthew 17