We are All Servants of the Lord

While recognizing that all people take part in the liturgy, Liturgical Ministers serve in a particular way to plan, organize and implement a vibrant, dynamic and prayerful liturgical service. The Liturgical Ministry strives to fulfill the Second Vatican Council's mandate to foster the full, active and conscious participation of the faithful at Mass.

There are many various opportunities for people to become involved in Liturgical Ministries. Some ministers serve on a weekly basis, some once a month and others serve on an "as needed" basis. 

Art, Environment, and Plant Care
Participate in decorating the sanctuaries for liturgical seasons, including Christmas, Holy Week, Easter, Pentecost, etc.  Plant Care ministers (Green Team) take turns with others in watering, fertilizing and caring for green plants and altar flowers on a rotating basis.

Eucharistic Ministry
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist distribute Holy Communion, the most important part of the Mass. Commitment is once per month on teams assigned to Masses at both churches. Ministers must be confirmed Catholics. Training is provided.

Lector Ministry (Adult)
Ministers of the Word serve approximately once every-other-month at Masses. They proclaim the scripture readings of the day, lead the Prayers of the Faithful and read the announcements at the end of Mass. Training is required and is held as needed for new lectors.

Lector Ministry (Youth)
Youth Ministers of the Word serve at the 6pm Sunday Masses. They proclaim the scripture readings of the day, perform short skits, lead the Prayers of the Faithful and read the announcements at the end of Mass. The assigned 3-4 youth ministers rehearse with an Adult Lector Coach the hour before Mass begins.

Mass Coordinator
Set up the altar, lock and unlock doors, facilitate the collections, organize Eucharistic ministers for distribution of Communion and other tasks required for Masses.

Mass Hospitality
Serve coffee and donuts after 10:00 Masses on Sundays September through May, and greet parishioners and visitors as they arrive for Liturgies.  May be combined with Eucharistic Ministry.    

Project "Busy Bags"
To assist families with small children to engage in faith-based activities during mass, we offer “Busy Bags” that contain coloring sheets, crayons, reading material, etc.  These project bags need to be cleaned and replenished each week.

Projector Ministry
Our Parish Center Masses utilize projection technology to support assembly participation at liturgies. Projectionists turn on equipment and "point and click" the computer mouse and follow a guide to all songs and prayers at 4:30pm Saturday liturgy, and 10am and 6pm Sunday liturgies. This simple but crucial task is particularly good for families, whose members can share the commitment when needed, and can sit together during Mass!