ALTAR SERVERS

Our altar servers (ages 10+) serve the worshipping assembly by :

• carrying the Cross or Prayer Basket, 
• assisting the Presider at the altar, chair and with special rituals, and
• tending the candles before and after Mass.

Our Liturgical Environment Team envisions and creates beautiful backdrops that support the themes of each of the seasons of the liturgical calendar.  These settings invoke wonder, awe and reflection and support and enhance the seasonal themes and Mass messages.

If you have a creative side looking for an outlet or are able to lift, carry and follow instructions in a small group setting, this might be a great place for you.  All ages and creative abilities are welcome!

Our Eucharistic Ministers:

• minister the Body and Blood to the assembly and
• assist with purification (cleaning) of vessels after Mass

Friendly, non-judgmental people are welcome to join this ministry.  No prior experience is required and training may be provided for new volunteers on an as-needed basis.  Eucharistic Ministers arrive to Mass 15 minutes early and those assisting with purification stay about 15 minutes after Mass.  Schedules are created around your Mass preference and availability.

Eucharistic Ministers are also welcome to act as Greeters before Mass.

THIS COULD BE YOU

Ever wonder…

…how those who bring up the gifts of bread and wine at offertory time are chosen? 

Have you thought it would be an honor to present the gifts at the altar, or a neat experience for your family? Please let us know! 

Simply sign up on this white board when you arrive at Mass, located on the table inside the sanctuary, to the right of the doors. You can also speak to the Mass Coordinator to let them know you are interested—that person is often standing near the baptismal font greeting people and holding cross necklaces, looking to recruit Eucharistic Ministers as they arrive. Thanks!

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Greeters foster the welcoming feeling and sense of community parishioners and visitors arriving for Mass experience as they distribute worship aids and help write name tags. They may assist people in finding their way around the building or getting a wheelchair.

Great greeters smile often and feel comfortable engaging people they don't know!

This is a great role if you're interested in growing your community and getting to know visitors and parishioners.  The time commitment is minimal -- just arrive for Mass fifteen minutes beforehand.

OUR HOSPITALITY PROGRAM

Our Hospitality Ministers provide parishioners and guests a welcoming place to gather, connect with existing friends and meet new people after Mass while enjoying coffee, lemonade and donuts or cookies.
 
Hospitality volunteers arrive 15-30 minutes before Mass begins to prepare the drinks and snacks.  Volunteers typically leave Mass immediately after celebrating the Eucharist in order to put drinks and snacks on tables in advance of the congregation exiting church.  Volunteers continue to refill serving platters and pitchers/urns and clean up as parishioners leave.  

Detailed instructions are provided in the kitchen, so no training is required! 

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HOSPITALITY PROGRAM

Our hospitality shoppers ensure there are sufficient supplies for upcoming hospitality after Masses.  

You'll need your own car for this role, but not your own money!  

Our Lectors (ages 16+):

• proclaim the Word of God,
• process in the Gospel Book,
• lead the Prayers of the Faithful,
• welcome worshipers & introduce the Mass before liturgy, and
• make announcements after communion.

No prior experience is required.  We welcome those who are comfortable and able to speak clearly in front of a group. Training is provided.

Lectors spend time during the week before they are assigned preparing and rehearsing their readings, greetings and intercessions out loud, giving special attention to proper names.  Each lector is provided with a Workbook for Lectors and Gospel Readers for this purpose. Schedules are created around your Mass preference and availability..

• setting up for the Eucharist, 
• ensuring necessary ministers are present,
• supervising the ministers during the liturgy, if necessary,
• assisting with emergencies that may happen in the assembly, and
• performing necessary tasks after Mass.

No special skills or prior experience is required other than a basic understanding of the liturgy. New Mass coordinators receive training and are paired with experienced volunteers and staff until ready to handle the role on their own. 

No extra time commitment is required other than arriving the church 30 minutes early and staying about 15-20 minutes after.  Some masses require unlocking and/or locking up the building. Schedules are created around your Mass preference and availability and families are welcome in this role.

Helping with the care of our sanctuary and sacristy is a great way to help behind the scenes as your schedule allows, instead of a set schedule.  Opportunities include

• Care for the live plants that usually surround our altar and enhance our Mass experience.

• Launder the linens used before, during and after Mass.

Ushers are also trained in emergency procedures.

No prior experience is required and training is provided.  Families are welcome and appreciated in this ministry.  Children are especially skilled in this ministry. Schedules are created around your Mass preference and availability.

Please consider helping out with our Laundry Ministry.  SIGN UP LINK
Help is needed every other week to pick up purificators and towels - wash, fold and return by the weekend. There may be occasional corporals or tablecloths to wash. There is guidance online for folding and ironing the purificators.
If you have questions, please call Becky at 651-683-9809 or email her at [email protected]