Liturgical Ministries

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

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.

Greeter Responsibilities

Acolytes/Altar Servers

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.

Cross bearer Responsibilities   

Candle bearer Responsibilities

Lectors

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.

Commentator (Lector) 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.

Ministers of Communion

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

Minister of Communion Responsibilities

Hospitality

  • Helps with setup (makes coffee, sets out donuts) before the 8:00 a.m. Mass or cleanup after the 9:30 a.m. Mass of our Sunday coffee and donut hours

  • Hospitality ministers serve 4-5 times per year.

  • Excellent ministry for families

 

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