Altar Server
All youth of the parish who are in grades 4 - 12 and have received their first Holy Communion are welcome to participate in the life of our parish as an altar server. This is a special privilege and a wonderful way to respond to God's call for service to one another. The primary role of the altar server is to assist the priest and / or deacon in the celebration of the liturgy and the Eucharist during Mass. Altar servers should be active and full participants in the celebration with the understanding that they are leaders of the assembly. They set an example for the congregation through prayer, song, and silence. New servers must attend a training session which includes information on the Mass and their specific duties. They are then scheduled to serve on a team once every four weeks. Training sessions are held as needed throughout the year. Contact 261-4698.
Altar Society
This ministry cares for the linens used during the celebration of the Eucharist and performs occasional laundering of the priests', deacons', and altar servers' albs. Each minister serves for one month out of the year. Caring for the church and the sacred areas offers a much needed service to the parish. Contact Jane Belknap 261-5277
Art & Environment
This ministry is charged with maintaining and enhancing the sacred space and liturgical celebrations thorughout the year. By providing and caring for appropriate flowers, plants and decor for major celebrations (Easter, Christmas) and speical occasions (Memorials, Weddings etc.) as well as helping maintain the focus and integrity of the ligurgical environment. Serves as advisor andconsultant on art and decor projects at the Church Time commitment is flexible. Contact 261-5927
Candle Care
Candle Care involves replacing the votives in the church on a weekly basis. Time commitment is flexible. Contact 608-9154
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
These ministers assist in the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ at the Mass. Through humble service as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, the minister is united to the fellow members of the Body of Christ. Service inside the ligurgy should make visible the faith and love the eminister manifests outside the liturgy. A two hour training session is required. Time commitment is variable. Contact 261-8445
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion to Homebound
This ministry brings spiritual enrichment through the Holy Eucharist to individuals who are unable to participate fully in parish liturgy because of age or incapacity. These individuals include residents at four assisted-living facilities in the Lakeway area as well as other parishioners who are homebound on a temporary or long-term basis due to illness or injury. Contact 261-5892
Greeter
This ministry is composed of all scheduled ushers and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. These ministers are asked to welcome people as they come into our church for Mass. They may offer help in various ways, such as giving directions or opening doors for those who need assistance. Contact 261-3264 .
Reader
Readers proclaim the Word of God during Mass in the Liturgy of the Word. Two readers are scheduled for each mass and usually read once every five weeks. The readers read the first and second reading and the responsorial psalm if no cantor is present. Training is provided. Consider sharing your talents by proclaiming God's Word. Contact 608-9375
Usher
The usher ministry is a great way to serve the parish. This ministry is open to men and women from high school age and up. Ushers aid in seating the congregation, taking the collection, and handing out bulletins. These are easy tasks and are very much appreciated by Mass attendees. Time commitment can be as little as one Mass per month to whatever you can offer as an assigned team member or substitute. This is a great ministry for parents whose children are altar servers. Contact 608-9622.