Worship and Liturgical Ministries

Music Ministry

​​Singing and music profoundly adds to the liturgical celebration. We are always welcoming new members and while musical experience is helpful, it is not necessary. If you are interested in sharing your voice, please approach the choir director of the group you wish to join.

Choirs:          

5:00pm Children’s Choir (grade 3 and up)

9:00am English, 10:30am Italian

12:00pm noon English and 3:30 pm Tamil

Altar Servers

Altar servers assist the priest in the celebration of the Mass. Young people, grade 3 and up, are welcome to serve in this ministry. Training is provided under the supervision of the Pastor and senior servers.

Eucharistic Ministers

​​​​Eucharistic Ministers assist the priest in serving Holy Communion during Mass. This Ministry is open to adults who are practicing Catholics. Training is provided. Volunteers must be 18 years of age and older.

Lectors/Commentators

Lectors serve the church community by reading Scripture and the Prayers of the Faithful at Mass and other liturgical celebrations. If you feel comfortable reading in front of others, this might be a wonderful way for you to be involved in the parish. This ministry is open to any practicing Catholics who has received the Sacrament of Confirmation. Training is provided.

Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers)

​Men and women, who welcome, provide assistance and seat parishioners, collect the offertory, and hand out bulletins. This ministry is open to all parishioners beginning with students in grade 9. Training is provided.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Two catechists share the Gospel with children from 4 to 10 years at the 12:00pm noon Mass. Catechists help them engage in meaningful discussions at their level of comprehension. Training is provided.