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 - 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
- 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
(Dick Taylor) - 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.