The Church calls its people to the responsible stewardship of their time and talent in support of its mission of evangelization. This often takes the form of volunteering for a specific lay ministry, most of which are liturgical, catechetical, or involvement in pastoral care and social justice.
Scripturally, various passages utilize the language of servant (ministri) to indicate those charged with spiritual functions
or pastoral care of the community.
(1 Corinthians 4:1–2; Hebrews 8:2; Matthew 20:26)
Greeters – The Greeter assists the assembly by offering hospitality.
Greeters help the assembly with seating, distribute worship aids and weekly bulletins, participate in the collection, and perform other services as needed.
Crucifers – The Crucifer (or Cross Bearer) reverently carries the symbol of Christ’s death and resurrection. The Crucifer’s service in the entrance procession helps set the tone for the service and in the closing procession assists the assembly in their call to live out what they just celebrated.
Altar Servers – Altar Servers assist the priest before, during and after the liturgy, and serve as prayer leaders for the people. Because altar servers are so visible to the assembly throughout the liturgy, they have a unique opportunity to model how and when to use appropriate postures and gestures and to sing with enthusiasm, thereby setting the example
of how to pray with dignity and grace.
Lectors – Proclaiming the Word of God has always been a fundamental part of Christian liturgy. God’s Word continues to reach the ears of the faithful today through the voice of the Lector, for “when the Scriptures are read in Church, God himself is speaking to his people ....” (GIRM #29).
But more than reading, Lectors proclaim, lifting the Word of God from the page and giving it to the people.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion – This is a ministry of both invitation and challenge, for when Extraordinary Ministers of
Holy Communion distribute from the plate or cup into the outstretched hands of the assembly, they not only invite the assembly to receive the
Body and Blood of Christ,
but they challenge the assembly to become it as well.
Sacristans – The Sacristan serves the parish community by making physical preparations for the liturgy, assisting with needs during Mass, and attending to necessary details following the conclusion of the liturgy.
Duties include arranging and setting out the liturgical books, linens, vessels, and elements of Holy Communion,as well as assuring the presence
of all the other liturgical ministers.
If you are interested in serving as a Liturgical Minister,
contact Renee Morkassel at sfa.litmin@gmail.com
or sign up at the My Own Church link located at the top right and, once approved, Renee will contact you to answer any questions you may have
and arrange for training.
Click this link for information about how to sign up for My Own Church.
My Own Church is used for scheduling Liturgical Ministers.