All linens that touch the Precious Body and the Precious Blood of our Lord in the Eucharist must be laundered on a weekly basis. Special attention and ironing is required. All the albs worn by Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Altar Servers must also be laundered regularly.
Contact: Dona Smyser (Parish Sacristan & Staff Member)
Children learn about the Mass, learn reverence for the Holy Eucharist, serve the Lord, His Church and His Parish. Service to the Church has been known to foster vocations to the priesthood and the religious life! Altar Servers assist the priests and the Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion during the Mass.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion at the Altar (EMHC)
Lay members of the parish who are trained to assist in the distribution of Holy Communion. Must be baptized, confirmed Catholic men and women of prayer who have a special love for the Holy Eucharist, be at least 18 years old, and attend weekly Sunday Mass. Pastor approval and Diocesan Training required.
Proclaim God’s Word! Public speaking skills and lector training are required. Preparatory Workbooks are provided (including pronunciations and other tips for proclaiming the Word of God).
Adult men and women assist with seating, provide for people with special needs, take up collection, distribute bulletins, and assist with emergencies that may occur.