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List of Available Opportunities
Greeters
Altar Servers
Lectors
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Ushers
Sacristans
Decorations -
Descriptions and Additional Information
Greeters
Greeters have the important position of greeting members and visitors at each Mass. They are the first person a visitor sees upon entering the parish and thereby, the first friendly face and extended hand potential members who are seeking Christ come in contact with. They are the face of Jesus. To be a Saturday or Sunday Mass greeter, please contact the parish office or talk to Mary Bares.
Altar Servers
Altar Servers serve by assisting the priest and deacons at Mass with the Liturgy and Eucharist. 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. Children may begin serving at age 10. Please encourage your children to assist. Older servers are also very welcome. If you or your child are interested in serving, please phone the Parish Office.
Lectors
Lectors proclaim the Word of God clearly and understandably so that all who hear may respond. Practicing parishioners who are in good standing and have clear voices are welcome to speak with the Pastor about proclaiming God’s word for daily and weekly Masses.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Eucharistic Ministers, also called Extraordinary Ministers, assist with the distribution of Holy Communion during Mass. Volunteers must be practicing and supporting members of the parish and must be trained. They may also assist in bringing the Eucharist to the sick and homebound. This ministry is coordinated through the parish office. Please call the Parish Office if you are interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister.
UshersThese ministers are sometimes referred to as Greeters. Being a welcoming community is 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, take up the collection, and distribute other materials as needed.
SacristansSacristans assist, facilitate, and provide support and coordination for other liturgical ministries. In addition, they make the necessary preparations for liturgical activities.
Decorators
The churches are decorated for Christmas and Easter each year. Father will generally choose a weekday evening for volunteers to help setup the Poinsettia or Easter Lily Memorials. At Christmas greenery, garlands, bows and a Nativity are setup around the Altar.