Parish Liturgical Ministries

LITURGY COMMITTEE

The Parish Liturgy committee under the guidance of the Pastor is responsible for planning the liturgical celebrations of the parish. The committee is also responsible for the training liturgical ministers. Chairpersons: Carol Hoffman (455-5853) and Kathleen Baldwin (454-4956).

GREETERS

Welcome people to Eucharist by handing out hymnals and expressing greetings. Scheduled usually every three to four weeks.

USHERS

Help with greeting, seating, collection and handing out bulletins after Mass. Scheduled usually every three weeks.

SACRISTANS

Assist before daily and weekend Eucharist by setting up for that Mass and putting items away after Mass. Scheduled usually every three to four weeks. Some sacristans also volunteer to wash the sacred linens used at Mass. This is usually once a month depending upon number of volunteers.

EUCHARIST MINISTERS

Serve at Mass by offering consecrated bread and wine, Body and Blood of Christ, to those coming for Holy Communion. These ministers must be Catholics in good standing and appointed to this ministry by Bishop Trautman. They need to be persons of faith since their ministry is an act of faith to those coming to receive Communion in faith. Both men and women can be Eucharistic Ministers although it is usually reserved for those in high school and above who have been confirmed. An orientation and training program is required and service is usually exercised according to a schedule of every three to four weeks. Coordinator is Mrs. Carol Hoffman (459-0191) or Msgr. Sullivan (454-2486).

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FOR HOMEBOUND

These ministers provide for parish members who are unable to come to Mass or who live in one of the retirement/assisted living facilities within the parish. All of the requirements listed above for Eucharistic Ministers apply. There is a rotation ordinarily of every three to four weeks for this service.

LECTORS

These men and women are commissioned to proclaim God’s word at Mass and other liturgies. Lectors ordinarily need to be confirmed and in high school. Training is provided as well as lectionary materials so that readings can be prepared in advance. The schedule is published for a two-month period and lectors usually rotate every three to four weeks. They may also be asked to serve for special liturgies during the year. Coordinator is Mrs. Carol Hoffman (459-0191) wk (455-5853) and Kathy Baldwin (454-4956).

CHILDREN’S LITURGY

Lead young children in understanding Sunday gospels. Program uses special room in church during 11:00 a.m. Mass. Serve once a month. Coordinator is Kathryn Fatter (454-8732).

ALTAR SERVERS

Grade and high school youth who assist at weekend and special Eucharist. Brief training required. Rotating schedule. Coordinator is Mr. Dan Nawrocki (459-1958).

Music Ministry

SUNDAY ADULT CHOIR

Join with other adults to lead congregation in song. Usually scheduled at 11:00 a.m. Mass with rehearsals on Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Choir director is Mrs. Beryl Myers (453-3069). Church organists are Joyce Godlewski (455-4078) and Christine Pawlowski (864-5084).

RESURRECTION CHOIR

The goal of this choir is to give support to those mourning the loss of a loved one. We do this by singing at the Funeral Liturgies. Choir director is Carol Hoffman (459-0191). Organist is Joyce Godlewski (455-4078).

CANTOR

Lead singing at non-choir Masses. Frequency is usually every three or four weeks. Coordinator is Beryl Myers (453-3069).