+Volunteers in this category support parishioners in a variety of worship settings, including Masses, weddings, funerals, Communion services and sacramental services.
Altar Servers
+ Assist the presider at mass. Training is offered twice a year for youth who have received their first Eucharist (grade 3) through grade 12.
Environment
+ Providing an inspirational and prayerful environment for liturgies throughout the year, adding depth to our surroundings with special decorations, fabrics, plants and artwork.
Extraordinary Ministers
+ Assisting with the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ, both at Mass and to the sick or those confined to their homes. Any confirmed member of the parish may serve in this role. Training is provided, and is necessary.
Hospitality
+ Usually called ushers, these volunteers greet and welcome people to our church at weekend Masses and assist in seating.
Readers
+ Proclaiming the Word of God at Eucharistic celebrations, readers read the two readings for Mass. Training is available for both youth and adults willing to serve.
Music
+ Cantors and the choir lead our parish in adoration through music. Cantors lead and sustain the people’s singing and act as psalmist for the Liturgy of the Word. The choir fulfills the Scripture that states we are to make a joyful noise unto the Lord. Adults and youth are invited to share their musical ability, whether through voice or instrument, at Mass. Weekly practice occurs from September through May. We also have the Resurrection Choir which sings at funeral Masses and the Contemporary Choir which sings once a month at Mass. Please email Christine Guarnieri if you are interested in vocal or instrumental participation.
Sacristan
+ Volunteers oversee the sacristy prior to Mass, preparing items for the priest so that Mass will flow smoothly. The sacristan directs extraordinary ministers and altar servers in their pre-Mass requirements, then cleans up once Mass is completed.
Wedding Coordinators
+ Assisting the priest, deacon, bride and groom, the coordinator guides the decisions and preparations to be made and help assure the bride of a perfect wedding Mass.