Altar Servers  

Girls and boys in the sixth grade are invited to begin server training. Sixth, seventh and eighth graders (attending either Nativity School, Religious Ed classes or home-schooled) are scheduled on a monthly basis. Training for new servers is scheduled for August 14 (after 8:30 Mass) or August 21 (after 11:00 mass) and lasts about an hour. New servers must attend one training session. All servers and their parents must sign a 2016/2017 permission slip. These are being sent home through school and Religious Ed classes and are also available in the school and parish offices. Medals are awarded to the eighth graders who have given extraordinary service during their eighth grade year. A student's commitment to be a server, especially during the summer months, is of utmost importance.

Eucharistic Ministers

Eucharistic Ministers assist with the distribution of Communion during weekend Masses and Communion Services during Lent. Twenty-four Eucharistic Ministers are needed per week. There are normally 80+ ministers. 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.

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.
 

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.

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.