Worship Ministry

This commission gives special attention to creating a prayerful and reflective environment for uplifting liturgies and prayer services.

Opportunities to serve beyond the Committee:

Make, launder, and iron the altar linens and albs used at mass.

Plan and arrange the decorations in and around the church, especially before and after major liturgical seasons.

Sacristan – prepare for the liturgies and cleans 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 to find 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 Consecrated Body and Blood of Christ
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Leader

Choir Member – act as a musical support system for the entire congregation. There are various choirs at both churches that one can join depending on the Mass time and day.
Cantor – lead the assembly at St. Henry Church in praying through song
Musician – play musical instruments to enhance the liturgies