. Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion for liturgy
Extraordinary Ministers assist at Mass in the distribution of the Precious Body and Blood. Training is provided in the fall of the year.
To serve in this ministry, you must be a practicing Catholic, age 16 or older, who has been Confirmed, and must presently be in Full Communion with the Catholic Church.
We strongly encourage returning Extraordinary Ministers to attend training every year.

. Lector (Proclaimer of the Word)
Lectors proclaim the Scripture during parish liturgies. Current and prospective Lectors receive training in how to publicly proclaim the Word of God. Lectors must be practicing Catholics. Teens who are at least age 16+ and have been Confirmed or are participating in their 2nd year of Confirmation preparation may also serve as Lectors at Mass.

. Altar Server
Altar Servers assist the priest at Mass. Children and Teens (Grade 4 & above) who are practicing Catholics (attending Mass on a regular basis) and who have received their First Holy Communion, may train as Servers. ALL Servers, new and returning, are to attend one of the training sessions.

. Acolyte
Adults and Teens (Grade 8+) may serve as an Acolyte. Acolytes assist the priest at major liturgies and funerals with the incensation. Acolytes must be practicing Catholics who have received their First Holy Communion. New & Returning Acolytes are asked to attend one of our training sessions.

. Mass Coordinator
Mass Coordinators are of vital importance to our liturgical celebrations. They assume responsibility for setting up for the liturgies (getting the vessels in place, etc.), as well as being sure that the other liturgical ministers (EM's, Lectors, Servers, etc.) have arrived. Mass Coordinators work closely with the Pastor and the Director of Liturgy & Music. Mass Coordinators need to be familiar with the guidelines and procedures for the other liturgical ministries. Training is provided for those who are willing to volunteer in this capacity.

. Altar Server Coordinator
Adults are needed who are willing to assist our young servers before liturgy.

. Ushers
Ushers serve as greeters before Mass, hand out worship aids, assist people find seats when the church is crowded, take up the collection, guide communion lines, and hand out bulletins at the end of Mass.

. Choir (Adult/Teen & Children) & Musicians
Music is an integral and essential part of the worship life of our community!
Adult Choir is open to adults and teens in Grade 9-12. The Choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. (Except in the summer when the choir takes a well-deserved "break"!) Our Choir rehearsals for 2005-2006 will begin on Wed., September 21. A Choir "Kick-Off Party/ Potluck" is planned for Sunday, September 25th. Musicians interested in playing for liturgy are asked to contact Richard Davis at ext. 24.

. A Children's Choir (Gr. 3-8) sings for Christmas & Easter.

. Gift Bearers and Cross Bearer for Liturgy
The Mass Coordinator finds people before each liturgy for these tasks. If you might be interested in bringing up the gifts at the Offertory, or be our Cross Bearer, please let us know!!

. Environment/Worship Committee
Volunteers are needed to help prepare the church space for the different liturgical seasons such as Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter and for special feasts (Pentecost, etc.). Mailings are sent to committee members notifying them of the date/time for "decorating". If you would be willing to help in this capacity, your help would be appreciated!

. Altar Cleaners/Plant Care
Volunteers are assigned to do "light" housekeeping in the church and chapels (dusting, cleaning glass doors, replace vigil candles, straighten hymnals in pews, water plants, etc.)