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Our liturgies utilize the talents and gifts that God has given our community to the fullest extent. Whether participation is through “behind the scenes” preparation and planning or through a public role of service within the Mass, parishioner contributions help our liturgies to be truly life-giving celebrations.  Please prayerfully consider joining one of these ministries.

In addition to these ministries, we also have a liturgical committee and worship council responsible for preparing for the various special seasons of the church year. Both are by invitation of the pastor in consultation with the Director of Worship & Parish Life.

If you would like to learn more about or join one of our teams, please complete and submit the application and one of our ministry coordinators will contact you. Go to inquiry form>>

If you wish to audition for one of our choirs,  go to stmonica.net/music

Lector Invitation & Training: May 1 & May 4

Lectors bring the living Word of God to the liturgical assembly. In and through them, God speaks to the gathered faithful. Do you feel called to proclaim the Word of God? If so, we invite you to learn more about the ministry and join us in service. The first step to being commissioned as a Lector is to attend required Lector Training.

Lector training is a two-part process, and attendance at both sessions is required. The upcoming training is scheduled for:

• Wednesday, May 1 from 7-9 p.m.
• Saturday, May 4 from 9-11 a.m.

The training takes place in the Church, and all necessary materials will be provided.

To find out more or to RSVP for training, contact:

Diana Lubas at  

-or-

Mugs Cahill at

• Lectors

  Lectors proclaim the Word of the Lord during Mass. Therefore, they must be comfortable withpublic speaking, and proficient with diction, enunciation, pronunciation, and projection. Training is provided along with ongoing faith formation activities.

• Eucharistic Ministers

  Eucharistic Ministers, along with the priest and on occasion, deacon, assist with the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ to the assembly during Mass.  Training is provided.

   

  Qualifications for the ministry include:

  • Must be a practicing Catholic and fully initiated (Baptized, Confirmed and First Holy Communion)
  • Registered parishioner of St. Monica Catholic Community
  • 16 years or older with a mature demeanor and a willingness to serve fellow parishioners
  • Attend scheduled training and ongoing formation opportunities

   

  We also need volunteers to serve as Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick. Go to www.stmonica.net/EM for more information.

• Hospitality Ministers

  Following Christ's example of welcoming all with open arms, our hospitality ministers open doors and warmly greet all that come to worship with us.

   

  Responsiblities may include (but are not limited to):

  • greeting parishioners
  • passing baskets during the offertory
  • guiding parishioners during Communion
  • serving as hosts to answer questions at the Welcome Table
  • cleaning up the church before the next Mass
  • distributing handouts including the bulletin

   There are also additional opportunities that may include assisting with infant Baptisms and funerals, serving as a greeter for receptions for new members to the parish, serving on the core team to help with scheduling, fellowship, and other spiritual enrichment opportunities, amongst others. Serving as a hospitality minister is a wonderful opportunity to get to know other parishioners. Interested individuals and families should be hospitable, have an ability to see the needs of others and respond to them, and be welcoming.

• Altar Servers

  Altar servers assist the priest during Mass and other liturgical ceremonies. They are expected to be appropriately prepared, committed to giving their time and talent to their parish community, and willing to serve God’s people. They should be able to understand the Eucharistic celebration and the other sacred rites.  Minimum age is 5th grade.  Training is provided. Servers vest in white albs.

   

  Responsibilities include:

  • Carry the cross and processional candles.
  • Hold the book for the priest celebrant
  • Carry the incense and censer and present the bread and wine along with the water to the priest during the preparation of the gifts or assist him when he receives the gifts from the people.
  • Wash the hands of the priest, and assist the priest and deacon as necessary.
  • In the absence of a sacristan, the servers may prepare the altar and sacred vessels before Mass.
• Sacristans

  Sacristans work in the sacristy to set up for Mass, which includes putting out the sacred vessels, organizing the liturgical books, and seeing to the proper amount of bread and wine. After the Mass, they make sure the sacristy is cleaned up and in good order. Each Mass at St. Monica is assigned a sacristan.