LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

LECTORS       
Lectors, also called “Proclaimers of the Word”, assist at Mass by proclaiming God's Word. When the Deacon is not present they  also read the Universal Prayer.                                                                                                                    

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist distribute the Sacred Body and Blood of Christ during Mass.  Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist must be fully initiated members of the Catholic Church. 

MINISTERS OF CARE
Ministers of Care bring the Word, prayer and Eucharist to fellow parishioners who are home bound or in the hospital and unable to attend Mass. They receive additional training to do this important ministry.

ALTAR SERVERS
Altar Servers (youth in grades 3-12) assist at Mass by carrying the cross in procession, holding the book for the priest when he prays at the presidential chair, and during the preparation of the gifts at the altar. See our Youth Altar Serving page for more information.

MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY: GREETERS AND USHERS 
Greeters and Ushers are Ministers of Hospitality who welcome the faithful as they come to celebrate Sunday Mass. They also help seat people, take up the collection, and distribute the bulletin.  Click the above link for a complete description of duties, requirements and helpful hints.  

Parishioners who are interested in serving as a Lector, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, Minister of Care, Greeter/Usher, or have children interested in being Altar Servers, are invited to contact the Liturgy Office at 732-356-4405.