Liturgical Ministries
Many spiritual aspects of the parish rely on the time and talents of parishioners to make our worship and faith experiences meaningful for all who come. From sacristans, servers, ushers and lectors to musicians to prayer warriors, you can find many ways to not only grow in your own faith, but help lead others in theirs as well!
Training is provided for all ministries.
Sacristan
Assist the presider in preparing the altar for weekend Liturgies, including, preparing the wine, hosts and vessels for use during Communion, lighting candles and preparing supplies when Baptisms are celebrated. After the Liturgy, they tend to the care of the various items used at the Liturgy.
Time Commitment:
Volunteer — 1 Mass/month
Lector
Have the privilege of proclaiming the Word of God as an essential part of the Liturgy, sharing in a sacred process in the life of the Church. God speaks to His people through the Sacred Scriptures providing spiritual nourishment, drawing everyone into a closer union with Christ.
Time Commitment:
Volunteers — 2 Masses/quarter
Greeter/Usher
Tasks include greeting people as they enter church, handing out hymnals and bulletins, locating seats as needed, taking up the collection and helping to clean up after Mass. This is a great ministry for families and a wonderful way to meet people.
Time Commitment:
Coordinator — 1 hour/quarter
Volunteers — 1 Mass/month
Eucharistic Ministers
Assist the presider in distributing the Eucharist during Mass.
Time Commitment:
10 minutes at Mass up to twice/month
Server
Boys and girls in grades 5 and above are invited to join our Mass Servers. Tasks include assisting the presider in various rituals performed during a Mass.
Time Commitment:
2 Masses/month
Communion Home Visits
Teams bring Communion and friendship to individuals in care centers or at home due to illness, surgery or other issues.
Time Commitment:
2 hours every other week on a monthly rotation
Faith Formation Mass Support
Help us bring our youth to Jesus in the Eucharist by supporting us at the Faith Formation Masses. All liturgical roles are needed — Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers, Sacristan, Convener, Lector, Sound System, Greeter/Usher, Hospitality.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Lead boys and girls 3-7 years old with curriculum during Liturgy of the Word at Sunday Masses.
Time Commitment:
30 minutes once a month
Summer Friday Masses
We gather every Friday during the summer months for an outdoor Mass, extending a spirit of welcome and hospitality to all who come. Volunteer opportunities include coordinating Masses (Memorial Day to Labor Day) or hosting a Mass while providing light refreshments for fellowship after Mass.
Time Commitment, summer months only:
Coordinator – 3 hours/month
Host – 2 hours
Liturgical Environment
The liturgical environment reflects the changing of the seasons in the church for Advent, Christmas, Ordinary Time, Lent, Holy Week, Easter and Pentecost when our sacred space is enhanced through colors and accent pieces to convey the story proclaimed in our Scripture readings as we gather to celebrate our Liturgies. Volunteers help make seasonal changes throughout the year.
Time Commitment:
Varies by season