“Thy will be done”

A stewardship parish strives to nourish the soul through prayer. Prayer and the sacraments dispose a soul to receive God’s abundant graces, which are necessary to grow in holiness. There is a deep connection between the Eucharistic celebration, thanksgiving and stewardship—ways to thank God.

Lectors

Lectors serve as Christ’s voice in proclaiming the Holy Scripture during the Mass. It is the lector’s responsibility to prepare for each reading with personal reflection, meditation and sufficient practice to proclaim the Word with piety and decorum.  To read the Lector's Guide download the document from this link.

Altar Servers

Boys and girls may be trained as altar servers during their 5th grade year. Please call the church office if you would like to have your name added to the altar server schedule.

Ushers

Ushers assist in seating parishioners, gathering the weekly offerings, facilitating the Communion procession, distributing bulletins, and leaving the church in good order following weekend Masses.

Gift Bearers

During the Preparation of the Gifts, the gift bearers carry the bread, wine and water to the Priest.

Greeters

Greeters set the tone for the liturgy by saying “Welcome, we are glad you are here.” Greeters extend good will and hospitality to the parishioners and guests as they enter our church.

Children’s Liturgy

Children’s Liturgy is a program that supports children preschool age through the 2nd grade with their understanding of Mass and the Liturgy of the Word. The program takes place every Sunday at the 9 o’clock Mass. Two to three volunteers are needed each week to help with the children. The teaching materials are specific and very little advance preparation is required.

Chancel Choir

Membership is open to all parishioners high school age or older who enjoy singing. Emphasis is on traditional four-part singing. The chancel choir sings every other Sunday, October through May. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings from 7 pm to 8 pm. Special emphasis is placed on Christmas and Easter seasons. Reading music is not a requirement for membership, just a love of singing and enjoying making music with others that have similar interests. Please come and join us.

Guitar Group

The Guitar Group was formed to give our parish a means of worshipping God through upbeat instrumental and vocal music. Our members are high school students and adults and we practice one and one-half hours before the Mass we are singing. We sing two to three times a month and on most Holy Days. No formal training is required; however, if your instrument is not in the Key of C, you will need to be able to transpose your own music. We have an upbeat group that tries to bring the entire congregation into the spirit of praise during the celebration of the Mass. New members are always welcome.

Teen Choir

All teenagers (grades 7-college) are invited to share their time and talent by singing with the Teen Choir. We usually sing at one Mass each month with a practice on the Sunday evening the week before.

Rosary Leaders

The mission of this ministry is to “instill a love and devotion in families to pray together”. The family that prays together stays together. The rosary is recited twenty-five minutes prior to each weekend Mass. All parishioners may serve as rosary leaders. Leaders are needed at all Mass times.

Perpetual Adoration

Perpetual Adoration is a lay apostolate. It is a stewardship of time and prayer, our Lord’s precious gift to us. Perpetual Adoration is a continuous twenty four hour a day, 365 days a year exposition of our Eucharistic Lord. It is continuous prayer offered for the intentions of the parish and the diocese. It is a commitment by at least 168 individuals to spend one hour a week with our Lord in prayer and meditation. It is a positive response to Jesus’ outpouring of love and mercy. “Could you not spend one hour with Me?” Callers and Coordinators are also needed.

Prayer Line

This ministry is a means of supporting the parish with prayers. We pray for anyone requesting our prayers in times of stress, illness and need.