In the Gospel, Jesus places before us the call
to live a life of stewardship.

April 2018: most needed ministers

• Eucharistic Ministers: weekend & funeral Masses, and Homebound Communion
• Altar Servers and Ushers at Holy Family
• Adult Altar Servers for funeral Masses

WEEKEND MASSES                        FUNERAL MINISTRY

Eucharistic Ministers: 
    Eucharistic Ministers distribute Communion under either form; bread or wine during Mass. These volunteers are confirmed in the Catholic faith and if married are in a valid marriage. Training is provided. 

Lectors:
    Lectors proclaim the Word during Mass. They lead the assembly in prayer with the prayers of the faithful, read the introduction and announcements before Mass. Lectors need to be comfortable in front of the assembly. Training is provided. 

Ministers of Hospitality/Ushers
    Ushers greet people as they arrive at Mass, answering questions from visitors and setting a community atmosphere right at the door. A designated usher is asked to distribute hearing assisted devices as requested. Usher are responsible for the collection and bringing the gifts to the altar, distribution of the bulletin and straightening the pews following Mass.

Altar Servers:
    Servers are traditionally students who assist the celebrant at Mass. Adults may also serve in this capacity, especially at a funeral. Training is provided.

Sacristans:
    Sacristans arrive early to unlock the doors, and organize the church for Mass. The organization includes putting up song numbers, setting out the readings for the presider and lectors, placing Communion supplies on the credence table. Training is provided.

Song leaders and Musicians:
    Song leaders and musicians offer their expertise to the assembly to lead in song. Training is provided.

Scheduling for song leaders and musicians is done every month. 

Scheduling for Liturgical Ministers is done every three months. Those who volunteer during Mass are asked to commit to a once a month at the same time schedule. Ex. The third Sunday at 11:00 of every month. Recognizing that some professions do not have a regular schedule those volunteers are scheduled by phone every three months. Those on a regular schedule remain on the schedule unless asked to be removed.

If interested, please contact Karen Byrne, Pastorial Associate at 423-5001

Children's Liturgy of the Word: at St. Joseph Church 9am and Holy Family 11am Masses

HOMEBOUND COMMUNION MINISTRY. Ministers visit parishioners who are homebound and distribute Holy Communion. Training will be provided and the commitment would be once a month.
 

Funeral Ministry

Adult Altar Servers, Hospitality Ministry/Ushers, Eucharistic Ministers
Funeral Choir
Funeral Luncheon Volunteers

Altar cloth detail at Holy Family Church of Epiphany Parish.