| Ministers of the Eucharist--Ministers of the Eucharist
assist at the Mass by distributing the the body and blood of Christ
during Mass. The ministers also bring Christ in the
Eucharist to parishioners who are homebound, and Catholics who are in
local nursing homes and hospitals.
Ministers of the Word--Ministers of the Word are commonly called Lectors and
assist at Mass by reading the first two readings and reciting the
intercessions of our parish in the prayers of the faithful.
Altar Servers--Altar
Servers carry the cross and candles to
lead the procession into and out of Mass and assist the priest at
the Eucharistic table during parish celebrations of the liturgy.
Any person, male or female, in the fifth grade or older
is called to this ministry. Training is provided, as well as proper
liturgical robes.
Choir--Members of our Cherub, Children's
Choir and Adult Choir add their musical voices to help us lift high
our voices in prayer to God at Mass. The Cherub Choir is open
to all children in Grades 1-2 and they sing once a month at the
10:00AM Sunday Mass whenever there is Sunday School. The Children's Choir is
open to all children in Grades 3-8 and they sing at the 10:00 AM
Sunday Mass whenever there is Sunday School. The Adult Choir
is open to all parishioners High School age or older and they sing
at the 11:30 AM Sunday Mass during the Fall, Winter and
Spring. The contemporary Music Group performs at the 1:00PM
Mass. Singers, guitarists, keyboard players and drummers are
welcome. All Choirs are always looking for new members.
Ministers of Hospitality--These individuals, male or female, extend
the greetings of the parish to all who enter our Eucharistic celebrations
on Sundays, Holy Days and special occasions. These ministers also
assist in collecting the people's offerings at Mass and in organizing the
brining of the gifts to the altar. We are always looking for new
ministers of hospitality to help make our Masses more inviting for
everyone. |