Parish
Ministries:
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We are One Body in Christ!
We have many gifts from the One Spirit!
Liturgical Ministries:
Altar
Servers - Servers
assist the priest at weekend Eucharistic Liturgies by preparing the vessels
for the altar, and helping the celebrant in his liturgical functions.
Training is provided in the spring and the fall for new servers in grade 4
or older.
Extraordinary
Ministers of the Eucharist - Eucharistic Ministers assist the priest
in the distribution of the Body and Blood of the Lord. They also bring
Holy Communion to the sick and shut-ins of the parish. Ministers of
the Eucharist are commissioned on the Feast of Corpus Christi and training
is provided.
Greeters
and Ushers - Men and Women of the parish welcome all those entering
our Church for weekend celebrations of the Liturgy. Their most
important ministry is to make everyone feel at home and to assist with the
orderly celebration of the Sunday Eucharist.
Lectors
- Ministers of the Word assist in proclaiming the Word of God at all the
Liturgies celebrated at our parish and thus tell our faith story with an
appreciation for Scripture. Lectors are commissioned and training is
provided.
Liturgy
of the Word with Children - At the 9:00am Sunday Liturgy, elementary
children gather in the chapel to hear and actively respond to the Scripture
Readings. Adults are needed on a rotating schedule to proclaim the
Scripture and lead the discussion and prayer. Training is provided.
Liturgy
Team/Seasonal Planners - These adults assist with planning the
Liturgies so that consideration is given to the unity of the celebration,
the season of the year, the artistic environment of the church, and the
needs of the congregation.
Music
Ministry - The contemporary choir sings at the 9:00am Sunday
Liturgy, and are accompanied by various instruments. The traditional
choir sings at the 11:00am Sunday Liturgy. Both choirs lead music
during special celebrations throughout the year. The funeral choir
sings for Funeral Liturgies adding a sense of community and assisting
families during a difficult time. Cantors lead us in song during the
4:30pm Liturgy.
Rainbow
and Church Mice Leaders - The leaders assist with our pre-school
children during the 9:00am Sunday Liturgy. Leaders provide a special
time of prayer, song, and share Bible stories. Assistants are needed
to prepare the materials for the projects.
Sacristan
Assistants - The Sacristan assistants are responsible for duties in
the sanctuary before and after one of the Sunday liturgies. Training
is provided.
Buildings
and Grounds - This ministry helps with the upkeep of the buildings,
the gardens and the outdoor space of the church. There are special
"clean-up" times of service scheduled during the year.
Christmas
Pageant - Adults and youth assist the elementary children with the
annual pageant by directing the play, making costumes, and leading the choir
and the band.
Church
Office - Volunteers provide general clerical work as needed to help
with special bulletin inserts.
Social
Committee - This ministry sponsors the parish picnic in September,
dances, trips and other fun events. This is a wonderful opportunity to
meet other parishioners.
Vacation
Bible Camp - Volunteers work with children ages 4-10 to bring them
closer to Jesus using skits, songs, crafts and other activities during the
weeklong program in July.
Comprehensive
Youth Ministry
