Mission: Learn the principes of good Catholic Liturgy through church documents and other resources. Participate prayerfully in planning and analyzing preparation of the parish liturgical life and ministries of Parish Liturgical Celebrations to ensure compliance to Vatican and Diocesan Directives.
Time: Seasonal meetings according to need. Time is to be negotiated.
Eligibility: All interested parishioners
Special Skills: A love for good Catholic Liturgy, and th edesire to foster a rich liturgical life in the parish community.
Mission: Attend seminars on liturgical principles. Practice for liturgical events. Work as members of a group.
Time: As needed or requested.
Eligibility: Designed for both children and adults
Special Skills: Being open to "knowing" direction and interpretation of music, and "Listening" to the Lord's direction. Seminars are available.
Mission: Aid the Church Manager in the planning and implementation of the environment for liturgy. Participate in seasonal planning sessions with the Liturgy Comission. Help to maintain seasonal environment throughout the season. Creative use of the platform dedicate to Seasonal Liturgical Environment.
Time: Meetings scheduled as necessary.
Eligibility: All interested parishioners
Special Skills: Talent for artistic arrangement, flower placement, use of fabrics, etc.
Mission: Assist the presider during Mass, serving at the altar, and assisting as needed.
Time: One Mass every other week. Must arrive 20 minutes prior to Mass.
Eligibility: Age of First Communion to Adult
Special Skills: Dependable. Has the ability to be grateful, attentive, and reverent at Mass.
Mission: Proclaim the Word of God. Make hte Word cxome alive at parish liturgies.
Time: At scheduled Masses or other liturgical celebrations.
Eligibility: All interested parishioners
Special Skills: Ability to clearly proclaim the Word of God. Be comfortable speaking in front of others. Have the ability to speak loudy, pronounce correctly, and clearly.
Mission: Minister to the parish by giving Holy Communion. Assist the deacon in cleaning vessels after Mass, and be available to take Holy Communion to the sick. Approval based on the pastoral staff.
Time: At Scheduled Masses
Eligibility: Adult parishioners who have attended Diocesan and Parish training.
Special Skills: Attend Diocesan and Parish training. Live as a disciple, in communion with Christ and the Church adhering to the principles of the Catholic Church. Be an example to the community.
Mission: Serve at weekend Masses and other special celebrations as needed. Assist in assuring that all feel welcome in the parish. Greet people in a friendly manner, facilitate seating of late arrivals, take up the collection, hand out bulletins, missalettes, and other materials as needed.
Time: At scheduled Masses, annual ministry meetings, annual evenings of reflection.
Eligibility: All interested parishioners
Special Skills: A friendly manner, faithful participation in weekend liturgies, interpersonal skills, knowledge of the church and parish history.
Mission: Help with practical ministries on the day of a funeral (parking, greeting, food preparation.)
Time: Presence prior to a funeral Mass
Eligibility: All interested parishioners
Special Skills: A profound sense of Christian love for neighbor; the ability to be with those suffering the pain of loss; be responsible and dependable; a pastoral sensibility.
Mission: Clean and press linen, corporals, pruficators, and towels.
Time: Aproximately 3 hours once a month.
Eligibility: All interested parishioners
Special Skills: Knowledge concerning laundering and pressing according to Liturgical Norms.
Mission: Prepare for Mass by setting up vessels, bread and wine, lighting altar candles, and making sure books are set up. Make sure that there is an adequate supply of hosts, wine, incense, candles, and linens.
Time: At scheduled Masses. Must arrive 30 minutes prior to Mass.
Eligibility: All interested parishioners
Special Skills: A caring eye for detail, and a desire to help "behind the scenes."