Volunteer

Altar Servers

The altar servers assist the priest during weekend Masses. There is also the need for altar servers during the week for Holy Days. Children who have received their first communion and older are welcome to become altar servers. Training is provided and we effort to allow siblings to serve together. Contact Jeanne Bitkers or the Parish Office (452-9623) to volunteer.

 

Babysitting (Nursery)

Currently unavailable due to the lack of adult volunteers, this was offered on Sundays during the 9:00 am Mass. Children age 0 – 3 can be dropped off in the nursery. When available, there are both an adult and teen volunteer helping. Safeguarding is necessary for the adult. If interested in volunteering, please contact the parish office (452-9623).

Catechists

Volunteer to teach our religious education students. Children Kindergarten to 11th grade meet during the school year to learn about the Catholic Faith. Kindergarten to 6th grade meets on Wednesdays from 4:00 – 5:00 pm and 7th – 11th grade meets from 7:00 – 8:00 pm. Please contact Jeanne Bitkers (4k-6) or Jen Vallo (7-11) to volunteer. Training and materials provided. Safeguarding is necessary.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

This is a wonderful opportunity to share the Word of God with the children of our parish on a level that they can understand. This is open to all adults and teen volunteers. We will train you and all materials are provided. Safeguarding is required for the adult volunteer. Please contact Jeanne Bitkers or the parish office (452-9623) to volunteer.

Greeters

The greeters provide a first welcome to Mass for both parishioners and visitors. Volunteers are adults or families and need to be friendly and welcoming. Contact Judy Grey (452-8800) to volunteer

Lay Distributors

Eucharistic Ministers assist the priest in distributing the Body and Blood of Christ at the Mass. This is open to anyone who is Confirmed and older. Training is provided. One can do the Body or Blood or both. Contact Connie Katchkey (452-0609) or the parish office (452-9623) to volunteer.

Lectors

Lectors proclaim the Word of God during the weekend Masses and Holy Days. This is open to young adults who are entering 8th grade and older. This is a wonderful way to participate in the Mass and learn important public speaking skills. Contact Jen Vallo or the Parish Office (452-9623) to volunteer.

Ushers

The Usher greets parishioners and visitors when they enter church for Mass. They also take up the collection and help guide the Communion process. Parishioners who are Confirmed or older are welcome to be an usher. Training is provided. Contact Bill Rutten (208-1021) or the parish office (452-9623) to volunteer.