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"Following the liturgical renewal promoted by the Council, the lay faithful themselves have acquired a more lively awareness of the tasks that they fulfill in the liturgical assembly and its preparation, and have become more widely disposed to fulfill them: the liturgical celebration, in fact, is a sacred action not simply of the clergy, but of the entire assembly." Christi Fidelis Laici. Saint Pope John Paul II- Altar Servers
- Extraordinary Ministers
- Greeters/Ushers
- Readers
- Sacristans
More details below. Contact form at the bottom of the page or call the parish office at 217-6740.
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Boys and girls who have received First Communion are encouraged to become altar servers. Contact us!
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Requirements:
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Must have received the sacraments of initiation.
- Must be able to negotiate the steps while holding the Blessed Sacrament.
- Must be in agreement with the teachings of the Church and live them out (i.e. attend Mass on Sundays & Holy Days, married-following the laws of the Church, single-not cohabitating).
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Greeters and Ushers are ambassadors of the parish and welcome fellow parishioners entering the church. They assist with seating, offertory collections, distribution of bulletins, and answer questions. After Mass, they pick up loose papers and straighten up the church.
Greeters and Ushers attend a Mass of their choosing, often working in a group to cover their ministerial duties. All men, women, and youth can participate in this ministry. Greeters and Ushers attend a Protecting God's Children Class and maintain on-going compliance with the monthly online Virtus Training Bulletins. The time commitment varies depending on each volunteer’s availability; some support this ministry every weekend while others may assist at one or two Masses per month.
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Interested parishioners should contact the Parish Office. This ministry is open to men, women, and youth. Reading practice can be coordinated with a Sacristan or another Reader. Reader workbooks are available to coach and explain the weekly scripture readings. Readers are assigned to a particular church and scheduled once or twice per month.
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This adult role serves as a manager for our worship services, ensuring that the church is made ready for liturgies. Sacristans are the first to arrive at a Mass and the last to leave. This lay ministry is open to men and women.
Common Sacristan duties include:- Preparing the liturgical materials prior to a Mass: Lectionary, Roman Missal, Book of Gospels, Prayers of the Faithful, Mass Intentions, and announcements;
- Setting the Credence Table with the cruets, chalices, ciboria, linens, and other items for that particular Mass;
- Work closely with the priest, deacons, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, altar servers, readers, and ushers/greeters to organize each liturgy.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, manage responsibilities, and work independently;
- Ability to communicate and work well with all lay ministers;
- Ability to adapt to challenges and changes in routine.
Sacristans are trained by other sacristans. All sacristans attend a Protecting God's Children Class and maintain on-going compliance with the monthly online Virtus Training Bulletins. Sacristans are assigned to a Mass at a church of their choosing and serve at one to two Masses per month.
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