Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton 
3747 Brick Schoolhouse Road 
Hamlin, NY 14464

 worship Ministry

Altar Server  - is anyone who has received First Eucharist. Servers assist at Mass and other liturgies, especially at the altar, wearing a white robe and cincture (rope belt). Training will be provided.

 

            Cross Bearer  - is one who carries the processional crucifix and leads the procession of ministers in and out of the worship space at liturgical celebrations. This person must be able to carry the cross without difficulty. Training will be provided.

 

            Eucharistic Minister  (Randy Conlon) - distributes the consecrated Bread and Wine (the Body and Blood of Christ) to those gathered at Mass. The prerequisite to this ministry is having received First Eucharist, and youth must first be trained as an altar server. Training will be provided.

 

            Lector  (Wayne Dreher) - reflects upon and then proclaims the Word of God at Mass and other liturgical gatherings. Youth must first be trained as an altar server. Training will be provided.

 

            Sacristan (Rick Beyrle) - arrives before Mass on weekends and holy days to prepare the church and all vessels and supplies, makes certain that all liturgical ministers are present, makes opening announcements before Mass, and generally deals with any unforeseen circumstance before, during or even after the Mass. The Sacristan also cleans vessels and puts away all sacred books and items used during the Mass, and is responsible for securing the collection and locking the church before leaving. Training will be provided.   

            Usher/Greeter (Ron Roy) - is a Minister of Hospitality at Masses and other liturgies. He or she welcomes the community, takes up the collection, distributes bulletin and other handouts after Mass, and assists the Sacristan in dealing with any unforseen circumstances that arise during a liturgy. Training will be provided.

 



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