Altar Servers
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An altar server assists the priest at Mass by preparing the altar and acting as server during Mass. Ages 9 and up after they receive First Communion, are allowed to serve. You are required to attend training for this ministry.
Decorations
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Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC) - MESC
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Assists with distribution of the Eucharist during mass and brings the Eucharist to the homebound. It makes few demands on your time beyond a planned attendance at Mass. 21 and up. Interview approval by pastor and 1/2 day workshop is required.
Homebound and Sick
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Lectors
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Proclaim the Holy Scripture at mass. 21 and up. Approval by pastor and workshop is required.
Masters of Ceremony
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Music
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Adults
Available in English or Spanish. This requires an ability to sing, a weekly commitment of 1.5 hour for rehearsal, and weekly attendance at mass. There are additional rehearsals and masses for Lent, Easter, and Christmas.
Children
Grades 2nd – 8th. This requires an ability to sing, a weekly commitment of 1 hour 15 minute rehearsal, and attendance at children Mass. There are additional rehearsals and masses for Lent, Easter, and Christmas.
Sacristans
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Has the responsibility for setting up everything needed before Mass.
Ushers
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Smile and warmly welcome and assist parishioners as they enter the parish; handout missals and song sheets; direct parishioners to open seating; pass the baskets for the collection; direct parishioners to communion; collect missals and song sheets; and distribute weekly bulletin.