Serving at Sunday Mass is the heart of the ministry. The Altar Servers also serve at solemnities and feasts of the Liturgical Year such as Christmas, Easter and Corpus Christi.
"Let the children come to me ...for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:14
Offered on Sundays at our 9:30am Mass. We share the Liturgy of the Word with the children in an age appropriate manner so that they understand the Gospel and it becomes part of their everday lives.
"How good it is, how pleasant, where the people dwell as one." Psalms 131:1
We are blessed to have a motivated, talented and dedicated group of ministers. They meet prior to each major liturgical season or special liturgy to discuss and plan how to decorate the church.
"The Faithful indeed by virtue .... share in the offering of the Eucharist." Lumen Gentium #10
Ministers assist the Priest in the distribution of Holy Communion during the celebration of the Mass. They also help after Mass with clean up and preparation for the next service.
"The Lord God has given me a well-trained tongue, that I may know how to speak to the weary a word that will rouse them." Isaiah 50:4
Those called to this ministry proclaim the Word of God for Masses offered on Saturdays, Sundays, Holy Days and other special occasions throughout the liturgical year. The lectors reveal God's presence in the Living Word for our parish community.
"Singing is for the one who loves." Saint Augustine
Our parish offer a variety of music for our weekly and seasonal liturgies. Traditional and contemporary music is provided through our Choral, Folk, Teen, Youth and Celebration Ensembles.
"Conduct your affairs with humility, and you will be loved more than a giver of gifts." Sirach 3:17
This ministry keeps all materials for Mass in clean, neat and orderly condition. Ministers inventory liturgical supplies and clean up after daily Mass.
"Whatever you do to the least of my people, that you do onto me." Matthew 25:40
Ushers ensure the proper flow of the Mass. They greet, help with seating and tend to the needs of the parishioners. Best practices guide the collection of stewardship offerings.