When the Church comes together to celebrate Mass, we gather not as a passive crowd but as members of the Body of Christ, each bringing our unique talent to the service of the Lord. We ask for your prayerful consideration about how you can serve our faith community.

Both current and interested participants are encouraged to attend one of our upcoming Liturgical Ministry Workshops to learn more about our co-responsibility in the celebration of Mass.

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES WORKSHOP

Sunday, September 24th, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | St. Camillus/Lower Church
or
Sunday, October 22nd, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | St. Agnes/Hope Hall

Altar Servers

This ministry of service during Mass is inclusively "staffed" by both boys and girls. Altar servers are scheduled for each of the weekend Masses and for unique celebrations such as Holy Days or the special Evening Prayer Services and Masses during Advent and Lent. In addition, Altar Servers are often available by request for weddings and funerals.

Welcome Ministry (formerly Ushers and Greeters)

This team works to draw people into the community and into Christ’s presence in the Mass, by helping people feel welcome, safe, and comfortable so they can fully participate in the liturgy. In every interaction, This team strives to see each person as Christ does— As a beloved daughter or son of God.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are active, confirmed Catholics who wish to serve their fellow parishioners and have a love of the Eucharist. Extraordinary Ministers are ordinary Christians who model Christian living in faith and conduct in their ministry and in their daily lives.

Lectors

Lectors proclaim the Word of God at liturgical celebrations and Prayers of the Faithful. With deep faith and a confident voice, they announce the Good News of salvation to their sisters and brothers in the parish. Lectors read at all weekend Masses and Holy Days. Lector Workbooks are provided that contain all the readings for the church year and may be studied at home if desired.

Funeral Ministry

This team accompanies the grieving by preparing for and attending the funeral liturgy and/or wake, offering prayers and support in the following days. Since most funerals occur during the morning on weekdays, it is important to be available then, but some funerals are scheduled for a Saturday morning, so people with a work schedule during the week can help on a weekend.