Adult men and women 18 and older who are confirmed and in good standing with the Church are needed to assist the priest directly at each Mass. Acolytes also help distribute Holy Communion and assist with incense and Holy Water when used. They also help to make sure the altar servers are supervised and directed during Mass.
Please contact Eugene McKee, euiemckee@yahoo.com
We are always in need of singers who can carry a simple tune 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 each Thursday from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. We are also in need of children for our monthly children’s-oriented Mass. They practice from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. each Friday. If you play an instrument well, we invite you to volunteer for special occasions. Please contact Jody DeLiguori, Jody.deliguori@gmail.com
Men and women who are at least 18 years old, Catholics in good standing, and have received the Sacrament of Confirmation are needed to help distribute Holy Communion at Masses. Please contact Brad Seifert, bradseifert2000@yahoo.com
We are in need of mature Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to assist the priests and deacon in bringing Holy Communion to our homebound and assisted living facilities. If you have a pastoral ability and desire to minister to the elderly and homebound, please let us know. Please contact Fr. Robert Philips, FrRobert@stannerh.org
Children and adults are needed to 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. Please contact Pat Byler, ptakacs@hotmail.com
We are always in need of new lectors who are capable of publicly proclaiming the Sacred Scripture at Mass. Lectors must be in good standing with the 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. Please contact Chris Edscorn, acornacademy1@gmail.com
Men and women 18 and older are needed to 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 be 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. Please contact Bob Spellerberg, rtsp36@gmail.com
Boys and girls 5th grade and older are needed to serve at God’s altar during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Please encourage your children to become involved in this ministry. We also need altar boys to assist with the Extraordinary Form of the Mass on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. and on special feasts. Please contact Eugene McKee, euiemckee@yahoo.com