Liturgical Ministries
As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace.
1 Peter 4:10
Liturgical Schedules
The links below will direct you to the schedules.
Would you like to get more involved at Mass?
Are you interested in the mechanics of liturgical celebrations? Do you feel called to be welcoming presence at our worship sites? Do you have the drive to serve? Then we welcome you and we will train you to be a minister of the liturgy.
Please contact us by using the link below and select Liturgical Ministries.
Who to contact?
The chairperson for the Liturgic Committee is Fr. David Martin. For a list of others involved in this ministry us the link below “Contact Us Chairpersons”.
Liturgical Roles/Ministries
- Sacristans
- Eucharistic Ministers
- Lectors/Readers
- Altar Servers
- Greeters
- Ushers/Collectors
- Art & Environment
- Music Ministry
Liturgical Roles/Ministries
We invite you to consider serving in one or more of the following ministries
Sacristans
Eucharistic Ministers
The priest is considered the ordinary minister of the Eucharist. The laity participates in this ministry as extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist, assisting the priest in the distribution of Holy Communion. This ministry is open to practicing Catholics who have made their Confirmation.
Lectors/Readers
Lectors serve at Mass by proclaiming the sacred scripture during the Liturgy of the Word. It is the role of the lector to read the 1st and 2nd readings and the intercessions. Also we welcome youth to participate in this ministry.
Altar Servers
Altar servers have the privilege of assisting the priest in the sanctuary during the Mass and other liturgical functions. This ministry is open to youth who have made his/her First Holy Communion.
Greeters
A Greeter role is the first point of contact for parishioners, guests and first-time attendees. Everyone must feel welcome. Greeters need to be able to assist and to direct other parishioners. It’s an important team! In addition, they pass out the weekly bulletin at the end of Mass.
Ushers/Collectors
They are responsible for the collection of the offering. This role is also to assist anyone requiring help getting to their seat. The role is open to all parishioners.
Art & Environment
They are the creators of the beautiful decorations that adorns our worship sites to reflect our liturgical seasons.
Music Ministry
Our purpose is to lead the congregation in prayer, through music, with the hope our music deepens our parishioners’ conversation with God. God invites us to sing. There are hundreds of references of singing within the Bible. Songs can give us theology. As you may know, hymns and other Christian songs are full of rich, theological text. Music has a way of piercing into the deep parts of our soul, that assists in our expression and response to God and to the church.
St. Augustine of Hippo said “when you sing you pray twice.”
St. Rose of Lima Worship Site
The music ministry is small group of talented musicians lead by Trish Gallagher, Music Director of St. Rose Worship Site. The other members include Kris Le, Reniel Hernandez, Emmie Savoie, and Anna Do. Their music is in perfect harmony with Trish, who is a gifted soloist & organist. On special occasions students of Trish, who are members and graduates of Saint John High School Choir, accompany the St. Rose Music Ministry through their singing and playing musical instruments.
St. Matthew’s Worship Site
The music ministry is an adult choir lead by Mary Rose Daigle, Music Director of St. Matthews Worship Site. New members are always welcome to join including children. Mary Rose leads the singing which is accompanied by her piano, sometimes the guitar, and for a real treat the fiddle. The choir sings original and unique music, some written by Mary Rose. Choir practices happen after Sunday Mass with lots of notice. Heading into Christmas and Easter, there may be a scheduled weeknight practice.