The Worship Commission

This parish ministry gives special attention to liturgies and prayer services so they will engage parishioners in meaningful, faith-filled experiences. This Commission Chair sits on the Pastoral Council and reports directly to them.

Purpose:   To give special attention to creating a prayerful and reflective environment for uplifting liturgies and prayer services.

Goals:  To promote and strengthen continuing liturgical renewal.

Activities: Eucharistic Renewal, Feast Days, Patriotic Rosaries, Holy Day liturgies, Choirs, Liturgical ministers and Church Decorating

Opportunities for parishioner engagement beyond the Commission:

Sacristan – prepare for the liturgies and clean up afterward 

Greeter – provide a friendly and welcoming environment to all those who enter; pass out prayer papers and distribute bulletins 

Server –assist the priest and deacon at the liturgies

Usher – take up the collection and assist those attending with finding seats at crowded Masses

Lector –proclaim the 1^st and 2^nd Readings and the Prayers of the Faithful

Gift Bearer – bring the host and wine up to the altar to be received by the priest and/or deacon

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion– assist the priest and deacon in the distribution of the Sacred Body & Precious Blood

Wedding Sacristan– assist the bride and groom at the rehearsal and on their wedding day

Funeral Sacristan/Server - prepare for the funeral liturgy and clean up afterward and assist the priest and deacon during the funeral.