Open to adult men 18, and older who are confirmed and in good standing with the Church. Adult acolytes assist the priest directly at each Mass. Acolytes also help distribute Holy Communion, and assist with incense and holy water when used. They help to make sure the altar servers are supervised, and directed during Mass. The person first needs to meet with the pastor in order to begin this ministry.
Attire: Formal
Eugene McKee, euiemckee@yahoo.com
We need volunteers to assist in the care of our altar linens, brass items, candles, holy water fonts, and sacristies. This also includes decorating the church for Easter and Christmas and other holy days, as well as making flower arrangements and taking care of plants.
Pat Smith-Auth, pasamama2lena@hotmail.com
Singers are invited to join our 10:30 a.m. choir and to sing at special occasions during the year. We are also in need of well-trained cantors to lead the congregation and chant the responsorial psalm and other parts of the Mass. Practice for the adult choir is Thursdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m.; practice for the children’s choir is Fridays from 4:00-5:00 p.m. We are also in need of children for our monthly children’s- oriented Mass.
Jody DeLiguori, Jody.deliguori@gmail.com
Open to men and women, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist the priests and deacons in bringing Holy Communion to our homebound and assisted living facilities. You must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church (if married, the marriage must be blessed by the Catholic Church). If you have a pastoral ability and desire to minister to the elderly and homebound, please let us know.Fr. Dawid Kwiatkowski, fatherdawid717@gmail.com
Children and adults assist as greeters to create a warm and welcoming environment for all who attend Mass. Greeters help to pass out bulletins before Mass and assist ushers in making sure the church is in order after each Mass.
Attire: Sunday Best/Formal
Pat Byler, ptakacs@hotmail.com
Open to men and women, lectors are capable of publicly proclaiming the Sacred Scripture at Holy Mass. Lectors must be regularly practicing Catholics in good standing with the Church (if married, the marriage must be blessed by the Catholic Church) and must be confirmed. We also seek 9th through 12th graders to lector at our monthly children’s-oriented Mass at 10:30 a.m.
Attire: Formal
Chris Edscorn, acornacademy1@gmail.com
Men and women 18 and older take up the collection, assist in helping to find seats for those entering late or for large Masses, offer information, guidance, and supervision of the congregation, and are vigilant of any problems that might develop during Mass. Ushers also help to restore order to the pews and church following each Mass, such as up-righting kneelers, clearing any trash from the pews, and organizing hymnals.
Attire: Formal/ Sunday Best
Bob Spellerberg, rtsp36@gmail.com
Boys and girls 5th grade and older serve at God’s altar during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. This ministry helps the servers enter more deeply into the mystery of the Holy Mass and assist with its celebration. One seeking to serve in this capacity should desire to grow more closely to Jesus in the Eucharist and be an example of faith among friends. Please encourage your children to become involved in this ministry if you see those qualities in them.
Attire: Formal
Eugene McKee, euiemckee@yahoo.com