Liturgical Ministers

All children who have made their First Communion are invited to become Altar Servers.

These boys and girls are an integral part of our Eucharistic celebrations on weekends and at weddings. They enjoy their service, engage in and grow in understanding of the Mass, and make new friends. Training is conducted as needed. Family scheduling preferences are always invited and accommodated.

Lectors are called and trained to proclaim the readings from Sacred Scripture and offer the Intercessory Prayers at Mass. Christ is made present when the Word of God is proclaimed, and the Scriptures come alive for the congregation. Any parishioner who has received the sacrament of Confirmation is invited to serve as Lector.

Our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist the clergy in distributing Holy Communion at Mass and, if desired, in taking the Eucharist to homebound parishioners.

Mass schedules are based on the minister's preferences and are coordinated with those of Lectors and Altar Servers to promote family participation at the same Mass. Ministers who serve our homebound and nursing-home residents are scheduled separately. 

A fully initiated Catholic, having celebrated the sacraments of baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation, and who celebrates the liturgy regularly is welcome to receive training and join this ministry. Contact Father Ren for more information.

Pastoral Visitors are Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist who bring Holy Communion to parishioners who are confined to their homes or nursing homes. We serve Parlin House, Carriage House at Lee's Farm, Royal Wayland Nursing & Rehab Center, Sunrise Senior Living, and also make home visits.

The Livestream Mass Ministry airs our Masses at 4 pm Saturday, as well as other special liturgies and events, via our YouTube channel and Facebook page. Volunteers will need to arrive a little early, run the livestream, and stay a few minutes afterwards. 

Every volunteer will be trained on the system, and it will be easy to run after one or two livestreams. No experience is necessary just basic computer literacy and technical skills. You will find the livestream equipment very intuitive in serving our parish in this special way.

Ready to welcome and assist visitors, parishioners and clergy, our ushers are the first friendly faces you will see in church. These women and men are essential for:

• Welcoming and seating
• Bulletin and liturgy assistance
• Assistance in emergencies

The commitment is limited to duties at Mass.