Liturgical Ministries

The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. It is very much the wish of the Church that all of the faithful take full, conscious, and active part in the liturgical celebration which is demanded by the very nature of the liturgy to which the Christian people have a right by reason of their Baptism. (The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, 14)

If you are interested in serving our community as a Hospitality Minister, Altar Server, Acolyte, Eucharistic Minister, Lector, Linen Minister, Church Cleaning Minister, or Sacristan contact Elizabeth in the Parish Office for more details.

Hospitality Ministers and Cleaners

The Hospitality Ministers check-in and take contact information from people when they come into the church. They direct people to be seated in the pews in order to keep a safe social distance when they come to Mass. They also clean the pews and door knobs in high traffic areas, anything that would have been touched, following the Mass. Contact Elizabeth if you can help with this vital ministry during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Linen Minister

We are looking for volunteers to launder the linens used at Mass. This ministry includes washing and ironing the corporals, purificators and small towels. Linens are taken home after the last Sunday Mass or on Monday morning and returned by Wednesday. Each volunteer is scheduled approximately 6 times during the year.
Kim Rooney, one of our current volunteers and a parent of two students at our school, had this to say about this ministry: “I’ve been a part of the church linen rotation for about three years. With a toddler at home, I found other volunteer opportunities challenging to fit into my schedule. Linens has been a unique opportunity to serve from my home, choosing what time of day works best for me. I like to do them after my kids are in bed for the evening, while I watch TV. It takes appx. three hours and has been an easy routine to get into”. -Kim Rooney

Altar Servers and Acolytes

Altar Servers and Acolytes serve God and His people by helping the priest during daily and weekend Masses and other liturgical celebrations throughout the year. Any Catholic child, 5th grade and older may be an Altar Server and high school student may be an Acolyte.

I invite you to prayerfully consider service to St. Francis of Assisi Parish as an Altar Server or Acolyte. The ministry of Altar Server and Acolyte takes a reliable and dedicated commitment. The application form should be filled out and returned to the Parish Office. Please be sure the form is signed by both the student and their parent. You will be contacted by email to schedule a time for training that works for you. 

Ministers for Church Cleaning

These ministers help keep our church tidy. Only about 30 minutes once a month is required. These volunteers work in teams of two on Friday mornings to prepare for weekend Masses. Responsibilities include cleaning and filling the holy water fonts, dusting the church and straightening the books.

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist

Lay ministers who help with the distribution of the Eucharist at Mass. To serve as an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist you need to be Confirmed and actively participating in the Church’s Liturgical Life on a regular basis.

Lectors

Lectors proclaim the Word of God to the assembly on weekend, weekday and Holyday liturgies. The Lector proclaims the first and second readings from the Sacred Scripture, reads the Prayer of the Faithful and the announcements. You will receive a workbook, provided to help you prepare for the upcoming Scripture readings. You must have received the sacrament of Confirmation to be a Lector.

Sacristans

The Sacristans are responsible for unlocking and locking the church and setting up for Mass. Set-up includes preparation of vessels, hosts and wine. Sacristans are scheduled to perform their duties for all Masses on weekdays, weekends and Holydays. Sacristans may be called on to perform their duties on other occasions such as funerals. Weekend Sacristans are scheduled on a rotating basis and usually serve once a month.