Sacristans prepare the vessels, hosts, books, and linens for each liturgical celebration. Usually, sacristans are trained as EMHCs. This ministry takes about 15 minutes minutes prior to and after each Mass. Anyone who is Confirmed and in good standing with the Catholic faith is eligible for this ministry.
These individuals assist at each mass in the distribution of Holy communion. Anyone who is Confirmed and in good standing in the Catholic faith is eligible for this ministry. Other such ministers take Communion to the sick and homebound on behalf of the entire parish community.
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LECTORS
Lectors proclaim the Word of God at Sunday and weekday Masses. They receive training and encouragement, and are expected to prepare their proclamation thoroughly and carefully, through prayer and practice. A helpful workbook is provided, along with gentle but specific instruction. Anyone who is a Catholic in good standing, high school age and up, may serve in this ministry. Teens who are not yet confirmed must be enrolled in the Confirmation preparation.
Boys and girls from grades 4 through 12 may serve as altar servers. High school seniors and graduates may continue serving as long as they wish, and may take on additional responsibilities based on this ministry, such as master of ceremonies for special celebrations, training assistant, and sacristian.
This liturgy takes place during the 11:00 Mass on Sunday mornings. Children in ages 5 through 10 are sent from the main assembly to a nearby space where they celebrate the Liturgy of the Word in a simplified, yet equivalent format. All children return at the offertory.
Pre-registration is not required. Leaders must have a love of the Liturgy and an understanding of effective communication with children. Training is provided, and leaders and volunteers work as teams.
Ushers and greeters welcome and assist parishoners as they arrive and, if necessary, during and after the Mass service. This includes collection of the offering and maintaining traffic flow during reception of Eucharist.
