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The Communion chalice is ready to return, but we need your help
The Communion chalice is ready to return, but we need your help!
Parishes in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis have been given the go-ahead to bring back the chalice, but we need your help. We are in need of 30 new Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, in order to have enough people to distribute communion from the chalice at all our Masses here at Nativity.
If you are interested in signing up to help distributed Holy Communion, we encourage you to sign up below. Simply fill out your information, and check the box next to "Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion"
Don't worry! We'll show you everything you need to do...no experience is necessary! There will be a training coming up in early January for anyone new, interested in learning how to distribute communion.
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Liturgical Minister Sign Up
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Volunteers are needed to serve Nativity Catholic Church in various liturgical ministries at Sunday and Holy Day Masses. Volunteers will receive training specific to each ministry and will be able to request particular Masses and times when they are available to serve. Scheduling for most ministries is coordinated through an online scheduling software program.
See below for information specific to each of the liturgical ministries.
Volunteers will be contacted by the coordinator for each ministry to schedule training.
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Music Ministry
For information on our parish liturgical music ministry, please click here.
Altar Servers
Girls and boys in the fifth grade are invited to begin server training. Fifth through eighth graders (attending either Nativity School, Religious Ed classes or home-schooled) are scheduled on a monthly basis.
New servers must attend one training session.
All servers and their parents must renew their commitment annually.
The Serra Club of Indianapolis presents certificates of appreciation to all eighth grade servers, and one is selected to receive a medal for extraordinary service as an altar server. A student's commitment as a server, especially during the summer months, is of utmost importance.
Contact Jenny Smith at jennykbike@hotmail.com for more information.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy communion assist with the distribution of Communion during weekend Masses. Currently, nine Eucharistic Ministers are needed per week. Volunteers need to be confirmed Catholics. The training period is 45 minutes and each minister is asked to serve one Mass every 4-5 weeks. A blessing or commissioning by the pastor prior to participating in their first Mass is planned.
Contact Marilyn Ellis at marel123@yahoo.com or 317-258-1376 if you are interested in serving.
Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound
These Ministers must be confirmed Catholics. They receive training and are placed on a schedule which has them visiting parishioners on a four to five week rotation. Homebound Ministers choose this ministry because they enjoy the opportunity of bringing Communion to others and are happy to be a link for them to our parish community.
Contact Deacon John Hosier at runnerrus@gmail.com for more information.
Proclaimers (Lectors)
Lectors read the Word of God during the Mass. This ministry's purpose is to engage the people in the Living Word being spoken and heard. Volunteers need to be confirmed Catholics, have a strong voice and an aptitude for reading aloud with conviction. One hour of initial training is provided, as well as workbooks. Schedules are prepared quarterly.
Contact Kristi LeBeau at klebeau12@gmail.com or 317-339-6688 if you are interested in serving.
Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers)
Ushers are scheduled for weekend, Holy Days of Obligation and special Masses. Several dedicated, punctual volunteers provide the following services at each Mass: greet parishioners, gather collection, distribute bulletins and straighten up church following Mass. One hour per week (on a rotating three month schedule). 27-36 volunteers are needed to commit 12-15 hours per person per year.
Contact Mike O'Maley at mike.omaley@yahoo.com or 317-927-5575 if you are interested in serving.
A/V Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to run the audio/video equipment for the live stream of the Sunday 8:30 am Mass and at other seasonal liturgies or events. Familiarity with A/V equipment is helpful but not required. Training is provided.
Contact Greg Weitekamp at greg.weitekamp@tupelohoney.net for more information.
Art and Environment
The Art and Environment Committee is responsible for enhancing our worship environment through the use of materials items such as plants, flowers, banners, etc. In addition, the committee is responsible for changing altar cloths and paraments to appropriate liturgical colors. Assitance is especially needed for decorating the church prior to Christmas and Easter liturgies.
Contact Beth Bobko at bbobko@kennedytank.com or 317-345-8801 for more information.
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LITURGICAL MINISTER Scheduling
Scheduling for most ministries is coordinated through an online scheudling software program. For more information, click here.
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