The People of God may serve the Church in any number of particular Church ministries.
Music Ministries
Cantor is a single person or persons within a parish who act(s) as a music leader, Psalm verse singer, and a general facilitator of the congregation’s worship experience.
Choir is a group of trained singers who lead and enhance the congregation’s worship through music, performing a variety of sacred music during Mass and other liturgical services. To be a member of the adult choir, persons of interest need to possess the desire to serve the Lord in songs of praise.
Sacramental & Liturgical Ministries
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are registered parishioners, men and women, committed to feeding that spiritual hunger within us all, commissioned by the bishop and delegated by the pastor to assist in the distribution of Holy Communion, the Body and Blood of Christ, under the appearance of bread and wine, and bring the Blessed Sacrament to the sick and housebound.
Communion to the sick and housebound is a ministry dear to the heart and soul of all parishioners. Men and women as well as the pastor carry, when and as necessary, Holy Communion to all who cannot attend Mass. Therefore, all who cannot be present in the church building for Mass need to call the parish office and request that Christ Jesus, the “source and summit” of God’s immense love for us, be brought to them.
Lectors/Readers are proclaimers of Sacred Scripture, also are registered parishioners – men and women and teens who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation – delegated and trained to share God’s good and holy word during the liturgy, and who assist in the proclamation of the general intercessions – the prayers of the faithful.
Ushers and greeters also are registered parishioners, men and women and teens, who provide a valuable service. Besides welcoming and seating, they also locate the restrooms, direct movement within the church building, assist with emergency services, participate in the offertory procession, and distribute the parish bulletins.
Collectors move among the people gathered to collect money for the Church and for those in need.
Altar servers include men as well as boys and girls of all sizes and ages who assist at the daily and weekend liturgies, weddings and funerals, and other special occasion needs such as anniversaries.
If you are interested in joining any of our church ministries, please call our parish office at 814.495.5241.
“There different kinds of ministries, but the same Lord.” ― Saint Paul (1 Cor 12:5)
Prayer for Church Volunteers
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the many volunteers who serve in our church. We pray that You would continue to bless their efforts and strengthen their hearts as they give of their time and talents. May they experience the joy of serving You and be encouraged by the work they do in Your name. Amen.