Acolyte

The Acolyte assists the celebrant at the altar.  They are installed as extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers so that they can distribute Communion during the Mass in which they are serving as Acolyte.  This service at the altar is for men who are over 18 years old, have received the Sacrament of Confirmation and are practicing Catholics. 

Altar Servers

The ministry of serving at the altar is an offering of spirit to the most important event in our faith: The Divine Liturgy of the Mass.   Anyone who is over age 11 and has received First Communion is invited to serve.

Altar Servers arrive 15-20 minutes prior to the Mass for which they are to serve.  You will be asked to serve about once a month, although you may be asked to serve more often if we need you.  New servers are always welcome and training can be arranged to help someone new get started.

Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers

Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers are non-ordained ministers who help with the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass.  They are practicing Catholics who have received the sacrament of Confirmation and are over 18 years old.  They are installed by our pastor, and their names are sent to the Archbishop.  A person can be an Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister for only one parish.  Their attire should reflect a reverence for the Eucharist.  To become an Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister one needs pastoral approval, training (which takes place in the fall), and commissioning.

Sacristans

Sacristans assist the celebrant by preparing the Sanctuary for the liturgy.  This includes preparing the books, linens, and vessels for Mass.  Sacristans are assigned to perform their duties on weekdays, weekends and holy days.  The pastor selects sacristans after an interview process.

Lectors

To become a lector one should be an active parishioner over 18 years old and have the ability to proclaim the Scriptures clearly and with a good control of the English language.  They also need to participate in the training for lectors, which takes place in the fall. 

Lectors should dress in a way that they will not be remembered for.   They are encouraged to participate in our parish Bible studies and various adult education opportunities.

Ushers

Ushers help seat parishioners at Mass, take up collections, guide parishioners to receive Holy Communion, and assist with various situations that may arise.

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