Liturgical Ministries

Altar Servers

The Altar Servers is a volunteer body of young people established to assist the clergy in parish liturgical and seasonal celebration functions.

Eucharistic Ministers

Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion are people of faith who assist parish clergy with the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ at weekend and daily Mass, as well as to homebound parishioners.

Lectors

Lectors read the prescribed scriptural readings for the day in accordance with the church calendar; This includes the First Reading, the Responsorial Psalm when it is not sung, and the Second reading when prescribed by the church calendar; The Lector may also read the Prayers of the Faithful when directed by the celebrant and may also read any parish announcements

Choir

The Choir is a volunteer body of lay persons established to assist in parish liturgical and seasonal celebration functions by providing instrumental and vocal music.

Cantor

The Cantor is the leading singer of the choir; leading the choir in responsorial singing with the congregation.

Greeters/Ushers

They will greet and participate in the offertory of gifts for each of the Masses.

Aramethians

Parishioners who prepare the altar, including preparation table, ciboria, wine, water, gifts, chalice, candles, and incense; answer queries of any visiting priest as necessary; lead the entrance procession and recessional, as a cross-bearer at funerals; be prepared to serve as lector and/or extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist.