The ministries below are related directly to the liturgical life of the parish. They are all done in service to the worship of God and the sanctification of the minister and the gathered people of God. Training is provided for all ministries. You select the Mass times and the frequency of your service. Email Kellen or call 651-437-4254 x230 if you can help with liturgical ministry.
 

A sacristan prepares the vessels and materials for Mass and assures proper purification and storage after Mass. The sacristan coordinates other scheduled ministers to help facilitate a smooth and prayerful experience. The ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstance is necessary.
 

We are currently in need of sacristans.

Lectors proclaim the Word of God to the gathered assembly. They prepare and practice their readings during the week and read in such a way as to disappear before the Word they proclaim. They also lead the congregation in intercessory prayer by proclaiming the Universal Prayer or Prayer of the Faithful (petitions).
 

These ministers are speciially commissioned to assist the ordinary ministers, the ordained clergy, in disctributing the Body and Blood of Christ to the faithful. Minsiters must be practicing Catholics, at least 16 years of age, and have received the Sacrament of Confirmation. EMHC's should be prepared to come forward at any Mass where more ministers are needed.
 

Altar Servers assist the priest throughout Mass and contribute to the beauty and reverence of the liturgy by serving efficiently, gracefully, and unobtrusively. Fourth grade students through adults are welcome.
 

These ministers prepare the materials necessary for the Funeral Mass and work with the parish staff to assure a beautiful time of prayer for the soul of the deceased. In addition to simplified sacristan duties, these ministers often act as altar servers during the Mass.
 

Enviroment volunteers receive direction from the Director of Liturgy and Music to implement a vision for the liturgical seasons. Volunteers might have talents in sewing, be detail-oriented, and creative. Care for plants and green-thumbs are also useful! Help is needed throughout the year, but particularly useful in the months ahead of Christmas and Easter.

 

Linen Ministry

These ministers pick up the used altar linens and towels from the sacristy after weekend Masses, wash and iron them, and return them prior to the next weekend Masses.