As the song says “We are called, we are chosen, we are Christ for one another.” So must we all listen to the Spirit calling us to serve and imitate Christ. Listed below are opportunities available to you to serve in Liturgical Ministry within our parish. Please take some time to look over this information to discern if Liturgical Ministry is where you are being “called” to serve.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD: Adults and youth help to proclaim and break open the word and respond in prayer with our children through Children’s Liturgy of the Word in a separate space. Frequency depends upon the number of volunteers.
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER OF HOLY COMMUNION: Distribute communion at Mass. Initial formation and ongoing study is required, as well as meeting Diocesan requirements. Members serve on teams.
GREETERS: A ministry of welcome for friendly, outgoing men, women and families. Greet the assembly and distribute bulletins at Mass as well as communicate parish “traditions” to newcomers. Frequency depends upon the number of volunteers.
LINEN SACRISTAN: Cleans the altar linens. Frequency depends upon the number of volunteers.
MASS SACRISTAN: Works in the Sacristy 15 minutes before/after the Mass preparing the vessels, bread, wine to be shared at our “Eucharistic Meal.” Men, women, and families are all welcome! Frequency depends upon the number of volunteers.
ENVIRONMENT: Implement Worship Space environment for each liturgical season. Serves approximately five/six times a year after the 9:30 AM Mass for about two hours. Great family opportunity.
LECTOR: Prepare the readings and proclaim God’s Word at Mass. Initial formation and ongoing study are required.
MUSICIAN: Singers and instrumentalists serve to support the assembly in singing the liturgy on Sunday and Holy Days. Reasonable proficiency required. Includes Youth Music Group. Rehearsal required.
USHERS: Assist with seating, taking up the collection, and beginning the communion procession. Frequency depends upon the number of volunteers.
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