“We have many parts in the one body, and these parts have different functions, In the same way, though we are many, we are one body in union with Christ, and we are all joined to each as different parts to one body. So we are to use our different gifts in accordance with the grace that God has given us. If our gift is to speak God’s message, we should do it according to the faith that we have; if it is to serve, we should serve; if it is to teach, we should teach, if it is to encourage others , we should do so. Whoever shares with others should do it generously; whoever has authority should work hard; whoever shows kindness to others, should do it cheerfully.”
The best way to get involved in our family of faith is by joining a ministry!
What are/is a Liturgical Ministry?
Liturgical ministries in the Catholic Church are ministries that include specific roles given to parishioners serve the worship of God during the Church’s liturgy—especially the Mass—in an orderly way that helps the whole assembly participate fruitfully.
What “liturgical ministries” means
The Church teaches that liturgical services are not private activities, but celebrations of the Church, and that there is a variety of ministries within the liturgy so that “each person, minister, or layman who has an office to perform, should carry out all and only those parts which pertain to that office by the nature of the rite and the norms of the liturgy.”
Liturgical Ministries
Altar Servers
The Altar Server Ministry is the only children's liturgical ministry that is active year-round. The ministry educates children on the Mass and the significance of participation in the Sacrament of the Eucharist. The ministry, along with the priest and clergy, encourages the children to grow in the service of Jesus and our parish community.
Altar Society
The Altar Society cares for the altar, sacristy, and sanctuary of our parish to cultivate a love for the house of God and to labor for its care and beautification. In addition, they assist at funerals by providing guidance to the funeral home directors and the grieving families, as well as serving as sacristans, ushers and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion at funerals. It is an honor and a privilege to be allowed to care for the holy vessels, linens, and vestments in God’s house.
Eucharistic Adoration Ministry
An Eucharistic Adoration Ministry is a group of volunteers who help the Church promote and coordinate worship of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament outside of Mass, including times of adoration. Come and adore Jesus, and let peace fill your soul. Adoration is a quiet time spent in prayer before Jesus, who is present in the Eucharist.
Music
In the Catholic Church, the choir is a group of singers and musicians who are entrusted with the musical parts of the Church’s worship and are organized, prepared, and trained to sing according to the liturgy. The choir’s purpose is not entertainment or performance for its own sake, but to help the whole assembly pray through liturgical song—so that people sing “with the right spirit” and in a way that supports active participation. Provided by six choirs leading the assembly in song during the celebration of the Mass and other liturgical celebrations.
Ushers
An usher in the Catholic Church is a lay ministry of hospitality and orderly assistance at church—especially at the entrance and during Mass, helping people find their place, understand what is happening, and ensuring the assembly proceeds with decorum, order, and devotion.
Lectors & Commentators
Lectors use the gift of their voice to proclaim the Word of God at the Liturgy and special liturgical gatherings. They are entrusted with the Church’s ministry of the Word during liturgical celebrations—especially Mass—by proclaiming the readings from Sacred Scripture from the proper place.
Commentators welcome the assembly and invite them to prepare for the liturgy with prayer and scriptural reflection. They also read the announcements before the end of Mass.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMoHC)
Serve the precious Body and Blood of Christ during the Liturgy of the Eucharist. After EMoHC and Safe Environment Training, they assist the ordinary ministers of Holy Communion (bishop, priests, and deacons) and may also join the Homebound Ministry to take Holy Communion to the sick/homebound parishioners in our community.
Homebound Ministry
Homebound Ministers are Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion who have special training for this ministry to volunteer to take the Eucharist outside the parish setting to the sick and homebound. Homebound Ministers go to private homes and nursing facilities within parish boundaries.
Sacristans
Weekday and/or Weekend—help to prepare the altar for the Mass and the liturgical needs that go along with each celebration of the Holy Eucharist.
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Do you have a question about joining one of our ministries? Contact us! Please be sure to let us know which ministry or ministries you have questions about!