Vibrant liturgies provide prayerful and inspiring celebrations that praise God and revitalize personal and community faith. The following ministries are overseen by our Worship & Spiritual Life Committee. Training for all ministers is provided.
Lectors
Lectors proclaim the Word of God in the Scripture readings to all the faithful gathered at liturgy. Anyone with a good reading ability and a good reading voice may be a lector.
Time Commitment: Once a month at a specific mass.
Contact: Rhonda Uschan at 235-7412
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion
Communion Ministers assist in serving the Body & Blood of Christ to the community. They may also wash and clean the vessels after Mass. Ministers must be confirmed, have a love and understanding of Eucharist, and attend a training session.
Involvement: Ministers are assigned to specific week(s) and mass times(s) each month. Training is provided.
Contact: Rhonda Uschan at 235-7412
Sacristans
There are various aspects of this ministry. This ministry is open to individuals who want to assist with liturgy preparation, care and maintenance of liturgical vessels, and many other areas. Liturgy preparation is also a good ministry for families.
Area of sacristan ministry: Altar set-up before mass (individuals or families).
Contact: Rhonda Uschan at 235-7412
Ministers of Hospitality
Hospitality Ministers extend a welcome to all people as they enter the church. This act sets the tone for a warm and inviting community and is crucial to the growth of our parish. Families are encouraged to sign up together.
Time Commitment: once or twice a month.
Contact: Rhonda Uschan at 235-7412
Ushers
Ushers share in the ministry of hospitality by creating an atmosphere of welcome and comfort for the weekend liturgies. The help find people seating, collect and present our financial offerings, and usher the community to receive Eucharist. All members are invited to participate in this ministry.
Time Commitment: Specified weekend masses at a monthly basis or specified weeks each month.
Contact: Rhonda Uschan at 235-7412
Altar Servers
Altar Servers assist the priest during the celebration of the Eucharist and other liturgical ceremonies. Altar servers (male and female) range in age from fourth grade through adult.
Time Commitment: Once or twice a month.
Contact: Rhonda Uschan at 235-7412
Funeral Altar Servers
Funeral Altar Servers are needed to give assistance to the presider and families at funeral liturgies.
Time Commitment: Two hours, usually in the morning, as needed.
Contact: Rhonda Uschan at 235-7412
Art and Environment Committee
This committee is a sub-comittee of the Worship and Spiritual Life Committee. It plans and prepares the worship environment from the moment people walk in the door of the church including the various flowers or banners. The goal of the ministry is to show the movement of the liturgical season through its arts. Many hands are welcomed as we change from one season to another.
Involvement: Volunteers are needed throughout the year. Extra help is especially needed at Christmas and at Easter.
Contact: Sue Martin at 233-3154, or Faye Gospodarek, 233-1507
Alter Linen & Vessel Ministers
These ministers assist with the laundering and repair of altar linens, sewing and repair of server and priest albs, changing of candles, and candle holder maintenance.
Time commitment: once or twice a month.
Contact: Rhonda Uschan at 235-7412
Music Ministries
These ministires invite the parish community into the prayer of song during our liturgical celebrations.
Adult Choir
This organization provides music leadership for the congregation. Choral arrangements are prepared to enhance liturgical music with harmonies and descants, yet still encouraging the congregation to sing along with the prayers of song. The choir is comprised of adults and young adults from grade 9 and up. Through rehearsals, individuals learn parts and read music from the scores. Volunteers are also introduced to vocal techniques to improve signing.
Time Commitment: Rehearsals are once a week from September through May, on Wednesday. The choir sings two Sundays a month and at special liturgical celebrations
Contact: Cynthia Hopkins, Director at 233-4044
Children's Choir
Children ages 7 - 10 are invited to share their gift of music, both vocal and instrumental, within our community through participation in our children's choir.
Time Commitment: The choir sings during Christmas and other seasons
Contact: Rhonda Uschan at 235-7412
Funeral Choir
The Funeral Choir sings at funerals as requested. Most funerals are during the weekday. Rehearsals are conducted one hour before the funeral.
Contact: Rhonda Uschan at 235-7412
Instrumentalists and Cantors
Together, cantors and accompanists offer support for community prayer through song and reflection. Anyone with good vocal sound or an ability to play an instrument are encouraged to help in the power of prayer though song. We are in need of all instruments.
Involvement: A schedule is set up for the weekend services and cantors or instrumentalists will be scheduled within their time availability. Practices will be scheduled as necessary.
Contact: Rhonda Uschan at 235-7412
Small Music Groups
For musicians who are not able to join the choir, singing or playing in a small group my be an appealing option. Small groups provide music at various liturgies. Practice occurs one hour before the specific mass.
Contact: Rhonda Uschan at 235-7412
Specialized Ministries
Marriage Preparation Ministry
FOCCUS stands for Facilitating Open Couple Communication, Understanding, and Study. FOCCUS Ministry consists of couples who help 'facilitate' the process of preparing our engaged couples for marriage. We are in need of couples who are willing to work with engaged couples. Training is provided.
Contact: Fr. Tom at 235-7412
Baptism Preparation Team
The purpose of the team is to prepare parents of the infant candidates for the sacrament of Baptism and to help them understand the commitment they, as parents, are undertaking. The Baptism Preparation Team builds up the community of Christ within the parish.
Contact: Rhonda Uschan at 235-7412 |
