Liturgy

Altar Servers assist with various parts of the Mass such as lighting and carrying candles, bearing the processional cross, bringing the gifts of bread and wine to the altar, holding the ritual books, and ringing the bells.  This ministry is open to any in grade four and above who have received their First Holy Communion.

The Eucharist is the source of holiness and spiritual nourishment for our mission in the world: ‘this supreme gift and mystery’ manifests and communicates to us the fullness of God’s love” (Homily of Pope Benedict XVI at the Mass for the conclusion of the Year of the Eucharist, October 2005).

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion administer the Holy Eucharist during Mass. Must be a confirmed Catholic in good standing. Training is required along with commissioning every five years.

Ministers of Hospitality serve a very important role in the church by welcoming people into their church family through hospitality, courtesy, and educating visitors. When you come to church, you are coming first to worship and then to serve. You will also be helping others to worship and setting the tone for every parishioner’s personal experience with the church.

While the primary music minister at Mass is the worshiping assembly, the Music Ministry is an essential life-giving element in the parishioners' spiritual life. This ministry is rooted in the traditions of the Roman Catholic Church and is dedicated to excellence in the selection, preparation, and ministry of sacred music.

Singing in multi-part harmony and accompanied by the piano, the choir and cantors serve at weekend Masses and Holy Days. Our repertoire includes traditional hymnody and contemporary selections. We rehearse before Mass and at various times during the year.

We welcome singers of all levels who wish to join in the sung prayer with our vibrant community.

Lectors serve one of the most important roles during the celebration of Mass: to convey the lessons in the church’s liturgy by reading the scripture.  Through this communication, readers aid parishioners in drawing closer to God and participating more fully in the celebration of Mass. 

To become a Lector, parishioners need to be fully initiated into the church through Confirmation and be able to read clearly and audibly.  Lectors should reflect on the reading before the liturgy to read with a sense of the passage so that the congregation can more fully understand God’s word.