Worship Ministry

It is easy to think of church programs as ministry. It is harder to appreciate that God is working in each of us in the world of everyday living.

This information is not intended to recruit you into or for church tasks. It is intended to hold you responsible to your baptism to live and give witness to the gospel. The many volunteer activities detailed are an invitation to act or involve yourself in the mission Christ has given to the Church.

What we ‘do’ within and beyond the parish reflects who we are: disciples of Jesus Christ, each called, nurtured and sent by Jesus to build up the kingdom of God.

“Each one must use for the good of others the specific gifts received from God.” 1 Peter 4:10
WORSHIP MINISTER TRAINING
 
Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors,
Ushers/Collection Basket Helpers
College-Age Servers

NEW volunteers are encouraged to be trained as a Worship Minister at St. Mary's. Even if you were a minister at your previous parish, contact Bobbi, (513) 523-2153.

Eucharistic Ministers

Mission:  To assist the priest-celebrant in the distribution of the Eucharistic at liturgies.

Description:   Eucharistic ministers come from the community to serve at the altar for the distribution of Holy Communion. Eucharistic ministers, as needed, distribute the host or cup, the Body or Blood or Christ. Before mass, Eucharistic ministers check in with the mass coordinator.  After mass, Eucharistic ministers purify the sacred vessels.

Time and Training Expectations:  Eucharistic Ministers are assigned by a published schedule several times a month at the weekend mass time and locations of their choice. Prior to being assigned, Eucharistic ministers attend a one hour training session in September or January for a theological and liturgical grounding in the ministry and its practical expression at St. Mary.


Instructions for Eucharistic Ministers

Servers

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Mission: To assist the celebrant during liturgies.

Description: Servers, or acolytes, come from the community to assist the presiding celebrant at the chair and at the altar. Responsibilities can vary with the solemnity and season of the celebration.

Time and Training Expectations:  Servers are assigned by a published schedule several times a month at the weekend mass time and location of their choice. Prior to being assigned, servers attend a one-hour training session in the Spring for a liturgical grounding in the ministry of acolyte and its particular expression at St. Mary.


Instructions for Servers

Lectors

Mission: To proclaim the Word of God at liturgies.

Description: Lectors come from the community to proclaim the scripture readings. Lectors may also offer the petitions and make announcements to the assembly. Before mass, lectors coordinate liturgy responsibilities and check proper pronunciation.

Time and Training Expectations:  Lectors are assigned by a published schedule several times a month at the weekend mass time and locations of their choice. Prior to being assigned, lectors attend a one hour training session in September or January for a theological and liturgical grounding in the ministry of lector and its particular expression at St. Mary.


Instructions for Lectors

Biblical Word Pronunciations

Lector Resources

Ushers

Mission: To promote a hospitable and prayerful atmosphere for worship, to offer particular assistance to the assembly before, during and after liturgies.  

Description: Ushers assist the assembly in being seated and receiving pre-liturgy materials, direct the community collection and preparation of the alter, direct movement to and from communion, assist the assembly in exiting church and receiving post-liturgy materials, and assist with as hoc special needs.

Time and Training Expectations:  Ushers are normally not assigned, but routinely minister at the weekend mass time and location of their choice. Prior to beginning service, ushers are trained individually and receive on-the-job instruction from an experienced usher.


Instructions for Collection Helpers & Ushers