ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

The goal of Liturgical Ministry is to support and enrich the liturgical life of the faith community. Training for these various ministries is usually done in the fall.

ALTAR SERVERS

Altar Servers are young men and women, fifth grade and above, who assist the priest at Mass.

CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD

The Children's Liturgy of the Word, is a catechetical program offered to children aged 4 through the 2nd grade. During Mass children are invited to hear the Word proclaimed for them in a way they can understand.

HOSPITAL MINISTERS

Parishioners participating in this important ministry bring communion and caring support to the homebound, nursing home residents and those who are hospitalized.

The hospitals are visited on a rotating basis with each minister going two days each turn. The homebound have a specific minister assigned to them for as long as the service is needed.

A Mass is recorded each weekend; so in addition to communion and prayer, the homebound are offered a tape of the Mass. This is a well-received and welcome service to those that receive it.

HOSPITALITY MINISTERS

Hospitality Ministers welcome parishioners as they enter the church for Mass as well as help out during the Mass by coordinating the offertory collection, bringing up the gifts, and more.

LECTORS

Lectors are adult volunteers who read the weekly scripture readings at Mass.

MINISTERS OF COMMUNION

Ministers of Communion help distribute the Eucharist during Mass.

MONEY COUNTERS

Money counters are adult volunteers who meet on Monday mornings to prepare the offertory for bank deposit.

MUSIC MINISTRY

Music ministry are volunteers who participate in one of our choirs and/or lead the singing at Mass. To learn more about this ministry click on Music ministry

NURSERY ASSISTANTS

At this time a nursery is available to care for children ages 6 months to 5 years during the 11:00 AM Sunday Mass and at special services and activities.

When you use the nursery we ask that you register your child in our book and that you put a nametag (provided) on your child and his/her belongings. We will gladly accept an occasional donation of Cheerios (the plan ones) or baby wipes.

Although we have a paid coordinator the bulk of our helpers are volunteer parents (Dads accepted, too!), grandparents and teenagers. If you use the nursery we would appreciate your volunteering to help with staffing. A schedule is made every three months and you will rarely work more than twice in that period.

We are looking forward to serving you and welcoming you to our parish family.

SACRISTANS

Sacristans coordinate the altar preparation before Mass each week including preparing the hosts and wine to be used in the Eucharist, cleaning the altar linens and towels as needed. They also help clean up after Mass.

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