Assist the Priest or Presider in all liturgical celebrations. They perform duties before, during, and after a celebration, e.g. lighting the candles, carrying the cross, preparing the altar, assisting in receiving the gifts, and other tasks as instructed.

Plans, organizes, and executes the decoration of the sanctuary as it relates to the seasons of the liturgical year, especially in regard to the Scripture readings. Planning meeting take place quarterly, or as often as needed.

Distribute Communion during the celebration of the Eucharist. After Mass they cleanse the vessels and secure them in the sacristy.

Make an effort to welcome all who come to any liturgical celebration, and to assist them with whatever they might need. They greet people as they arrive for a liturgy and escort them to a pew. During the Mass they take up the collection and invite parishioners to join them in bringing it, along with the bread and wine, to the altar at the time of the Preparation of the Gifts. After Mass they secure the collection baskets and are responsible for locking the doors and turning off the lights.

Support the worshipping community in sung prayer and music under the leadership of the Parish Music Director. There are various forms of this ministry.  Click here to explore.

Assist in the preparation of the sanctuary for all liturgical celebrations. Their service is often behind the scenes and helps in many practical ways to create and environment conducive to prayers and reverence. They set up the bread and wine for all Eucharistic celebrations; monitor inventory of wine, hosts, and candles; set out special vestments for weddings and funerals, replenish holy water, and polish the brass candle holders.