Ministries at Mass

A sacristan's role in the Mass is one of diligence, care, and respect. Sacristans prepare the sacred vessels for use during the Mass and assist the Deacon in purifying them at the conclusion of the Communion Rite and after Mass. They also serve as the leader for the other ministers serving at a particular Mass, staying in communicating with the Altar Servers, Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, and Ushers at all times. Sacristans also select parishioners who will present the gifts at the Preparation of the Altar. Those adults interested in serving in this ministry should contact the parish office.

It is a great privilege to serve at the Altar of our God and, therefore, Altar Servers should display a desire to serve our Lord. Jesus Christ becomes present on the Altar, just as He was at the Last Supper and Calvary. Accordingly, Altar Servers have a solemn responsiblity to do their assigned duties with dignity and reverence. All parishioners (youth and adults) of good faith are welcome to serve. Altar Servers must be in fifth grade or older, have received their First Communion, and attend a required training which is offered at various times throughout the year. Please contact the parish office if you are interested in becoming an Altar Server.

God speaks to us through his Sacred Scripture, and Lectors have the vital responsibility to proclaim the Word of God at the Mass. It is vital that those engaged in this ministry are capable of understanding what they read from Sacred Scripture and are able to proclaim it articulately and with meaning. Any parishioner who wishes to be a Lector must be 18 years of age and attend a required training which is offered at various times throughout the year. Please contact the parish office if you are interested in becoming a Lector.

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (commonly referred to as a Eucharistic Minister) distribute of the Sacred Body and Blood of Christ. The greatest reverence and respect for the Blessed Sacrament should be displayed in this ministry. These ministers can serve the Church and their fellow parishioners by distributing Holy Communion during Mass and bringing it to the homebound. To become a Eucharistic Minister, you must have received the Sacrament of Confirmation and attend a required training session which is offered at various times throughout the year. Please contact the parish office if you are interested in becoming an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion.

Any adult who wishes to serve the parish in a variety of functions at Masses are welcome to be an Usher. Some duties of Ushers include greeting visitors and parishioners when they arrive at Mass, handing our worship aids, helping people find seats when the church is crowded, taking up the collection during Mass, handing out weekly bulletins at the end of Mass. Please contact the parish office if you are interested in serving as an Usher.

Greeters welcome all parishioners and visitors to weekend Masses and other Holy days. Greeters arrive at the church 15-30 minutes prior to Mass and are prepared to welcome all who enter. We strive to have a Greeter at all weekend Masses. Anyone interested in serving as a Greeter can contact the parish office.