Liturgical Ministries
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Liturgical Ministries at Saint Ann
Thank you for prayerfully considering volunteering for one of the Liturgical Ministries. Saint Ann has multiple ways for parishioners to become involved and engaged during our celebration of the Holy Mass while helping to support our mission of radiating Christ and providing a home for generations!
Please keep in mind, these are highly visible positions and you are representing St Ann’s Church. Therefore, all volunteers should be striving to live vibrant Catholic faith-lives, which minimally includes habitual Sunday Mass attendance and regular use of the sacrament of Confession. Adult volunteers should also be sacramentally Confirmed. Liturgical ministers should demonstrate a love and respect for the teachings of the Catholic Church, so as to model christian fidelity in and outside of the sacred liturgies. -
Altar Servers:
Young men and women in the fifth grade and up through high school. They assist the clergy (priests and deacons) during Mass in many ways.
Faithful young men and women in the fifth grade and up through high school, who have received first communion. They serve the altar of the Lord, assisting the clergy during Mass in many ways. Fourth grade servers are considered on a case by case basis to ensure they have the maturity level and can conduct all server duties. Training is required.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
(EMHC):Confirmed members of the parish who are particularly trained and are commissioned by the Pastor to distribute the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Lectors:
Confirmed members of the parish who proclaim the Word of God during Mass and other liturgies. Each lector is given familiarization and regular assessment.
Sacristan:
Parish members who help arrange the liturgical books, vestments, and other things necessary for the celebration of Mass. They also help with the maintenance of the sacred vessels and opening/closing the church.
Adult Acolytes:
Adult (18 or older) men that can serve at weekday Masses and other services.
This is a new program.Music Ministry:
Music Ministry volunteers from the parish lend their voices and musical talents to weekend Masses and other special liturgies. A love of all types of music is the only requirement.
Ushers:
The Knights of Columbus, Council 11925, provide ushers at the Sunday Masses. Contact the Grand Knight or Deputy if interested.
Ushers are responsible for greeting parishioners, helping maximize seating availability, conducting collections and overall, helping to maintain a holy and reverent atmosphere.