Ministers are recommended by the Pastor and appointed by the Archbishop. These ministers assist in distributing Holy Communion during Mass and take Holy Communion to the homebound.
Lay people who are chosen to proclaim the first and second readings at Mass, as well as the Prayers of the Faithful. They also sometimes give the announcements at the end of Mass.
Lay people who prepare the Sanctuary and Church for Mass, as well as assist the priest in preparation for Mass.
Lay people who act as hosts/hostesses prior to Mass, assist with collections, distribute bulletins at the end of Mass and make sure the Church is picked up/ready for those who will use it next.
Cantors and Accompanists who provide music during the weekend and Holy Day Masses. The choir sings for Easter and Christmas celebrations. Choir practice is held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 from October to May.
Youth who serve at Mass, beginning in fourth grade through High School. Training is held annually, usually in the fall. Adults may also volunteer to serve.
Everyone is welcome to meet in the Daily Mass Chapel to pray the Rosary on Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m., Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. (Full Rosary), and each Sunday, 30 minutes before Mass. Lay people may also volunteer to lead the Rosary 30 minutes prior to each weekend Mass.
Those committed to faithfully pray for the intentions of our parish and those in our community.
Lay people who volunteer to help with general maintenance on parish grounds and lay people who volunteer to help mow, from May to October, and to help maintain the parish grounds throughout the year. You may help with one or the other, or both.
Altar Society chairs this ministry. Lay people may help by preparing one dish, when the need arises, and/or by helping on the actual day of a funeral. This is a wonderful gift and show of support to grieving families.