Liturgical Ministries

Altar Servers: Altar servers assist the priest in a variety of ways during the celebration of the Eucharist. These include the carrying of the cross and candles in procession, holding the book of prayers, and assisting with the preparation of the gifts of bread and wine. Students in Grades 4 and above are invited to join this special ministry. Training sessions and meetings are held periodically. Please contact Fr. Damian Young-Sam-You if you are interested in becoming an Altar Server.

Altar Guild: Members of the Altar Guild assist with the cleaning of the sacred vessels used in the celebration of the Eucharist, such as the chalice, ciboria, and cruets. They also assist with the cleaning of the vestments and altar cloths, and help to maintain a clean sanctuary and altar area.

Baptism Ministry: The Sacrament of Baptism is administered twice a month in the parish, and parents and godparents must attend a preparation meeting prior to the celebration. Members of the Baptism Ministry Team assist with both the liturgical celebration and the preparation meeting.

Funeral Choir: We are blessed to have a choir that is able to provide music during funeral liturgies. This ministry has helped provide comfort to many grieving families during these times of sorrow

Ministry of Music: “He who sings prays twice” (St. Augustine). Our parish choirs lead the community in songs of worship during Eucharistic celebrations on Sunday and other special occasions. Our parish choirs are led by: 10AM – Fran and Allen Muirhead, 12 Noon – Madeleine Swain and 7PM – Kane Burg. If you are interested in joining one of our choirs please contact the above individuals through the parish office.

Ministers of the Word: Ministers of the Word have the important role of proclaiming the Word of God during the celebration of the Eucharist. They also introduce each Mass and read the general intercessions on behalf of the community. Each lector is given a copy of the readings in advance, as it is important that they both pray over and practice the proclamation of each passage of Scripture.

Ministers of Hospitality: “I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” (Mt 25:35) The Ministers of Welcome have the important role of greeting both parishioners and visitors to our Sunday Eucharistic celebrations. They also take up the offertory collection, organize seating for large celebrations, and distribute the bulletins after Mass. In addition they provide any necessary assistance for parishioners with special needs.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word: “Let the little children come to me” (Lk 18:16). Our parish holds a Liturgy of the Word for Children during three of our Sunday Eucharist celebrations: Saturday 5pm, Sunday 10am and Noon. Children aged 4 and older gather after the entrance procession and proceed downstairs with volunteer catechists. After their own Liturgy of the Word they return to the main congregation during the preparation of the gifts in order to participate in the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

Ministers of the Eucharist: The Ministers of the Eucharist assist the priest with the distribution of Communion during Sunday Mass. It is a very important ministry that requires prayer, commitment, and love for the Body and Blood of Our Lord.