Liturgical Ministries
The Liturgical Ministries consist of: Eucharistic Ministers – who serve the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass; Lectors – who proclaim the Word; Ushers – who greet worshippers as they arrive, find seats when needed, collect the monetary offerings, and respond in whatever needful ways arise; Cantors, Musicians and Members of LifeStream – who lead us in song at Liturgy.
Our Liturgical Ministries are open to all parishioners who are confirmed, active and practicing Catholics.
In late Winter each year our ministries are renewed. Parishioners may remain or retire, rejoin if they had retired, or join for the first time. They may change to another ministry if they wish.
At renewal time workshops are held to familiarize people with the needs and requirements of each ministry. An annual Installation Ceremony is held at each Mass on the designated weekend.
The same style of ministries and requirements are observed at Family Liturgy as well. However, the Ministry of Mass Planners is added since they have the role of breaking open the Word for the children after the Gospel and before the Homily.
All of these ministries are carried out joyfully and prayerfully.