Welcome to the Liturgical and Devotional Ministries Page.  These are ministries, guided by the Litrugy department, assist with all liturgial celebrations, or are devotional groups.


For more information on these ministries, visit their individual pages using the navigation on the left:

Acolytes
Acolytes are commissioned by the Archdiocese to purify the vessels used in Eucharistic Celebrations. Acolyte duties include all responsibilities of Sacristans.
 
Altar Linens
Members of the Altar Linens group meet to clean the various altar linens and altar server robes used at Mass each week.
 
Altar Servers
This ministry provides members of the parish with a true opportunity to function as lay ministers by reverently assisting the celebrant and/or deacon during Sunday Mass and at special liturgies throughout the year.
 
Art & Environment
The goal of this team is to create an environment in the church that enhances prayer and worship according to the liturgical times and seasons, and in harmony with Church guidelines.
 
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Liturgy of the Word with Children is a worship experience that allows children to hear the scriptures in words that they understand.
 
EMHC
EMHC (Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion) assist the celebrant with the distribution of the Eucharist during Mass and Eucharistic celebrations as well as bring the Holy Eucharist to the sick.
 
God’s Housekeepers
Members of God’s Housekeepers meet each Monday morning to maintain the cleanliness of the church.
 
Greeters/Ushers
Greeters/Ushers help build an atmosphere of hospitality within the church, and reverently provide any assistance or specific direction to those in need prior to, during, and after the liturgy.
 
Lectors
Lectors proclaim the Word of God clearly and understandably so that all who hear may respond.
 
Liturgy Action Ministry (LAM)
The members of this ministry help with assembling worship aides, formation packets, and mail-outs, as well as provide assistance during Holy Week and Christmas week.
 
Mass Coordinators
Mass Coordinators are the contact person for EMHC’s by Mass.
 
Ministry of Music
The Ministry of Music provides music during weekday and weekend Masses, holy days, weddings, funerals and Reconciliation services. Parishioners are invited to share their musical talents with the rest of the congregation through this ministry.
 
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration (PEA)
Parishioners are encouraged to spend an hour each week before the real presence of Christ in adoration and prayer.
 
Rosary Group
The Rosary Group meets for a half hour every Tuesday morning after the 9 a.m. Mass to pray the Rosary before the Blessed Sacrament.
 
Sacristans
Sacristans assist, facilitate, and provide support and coordination for other liturgical ministries. In addition, they make the necessary preparations for liturgical activities.
 
Sewing Group
The Sewing Ministry creates the baptismal bibs for infants in our parish.