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

Serve 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 weekly on Saturday mornings or an alternative arranged time. 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.  If you have any questions, please contact Margie Benza using the Contact Us feature of this website, by calling 248-2427 x244.

 

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

Ushers

Our usher ministry welcomes our parish family and visitors on their arrival at Mass.  Stationed in the Gathering Area and inside the church, they are available to help.  Please contact Margie Benza at margie.benza@dor.org to join this vital ministry.

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. This ministry is 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

 

Minister of Communion

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.  (Minister of Communion Responsibilities are being rewritten and will be republished shortly).

 

Hospitality

One of our parish traditions is coffee and donuts the first Sunday of the month after the 8:45 a.m. mass.  Volunteers can sign up to pick up the donuts (typically for one month per year) or to make coffee and set out the donuts, or to clean up after service (typically 4-5 times per year).   This is an excellent ministry for families!