Altar Servers
Servers assist Priests in the celebration of the Liturgy by carrying the cross and processional candles, holding the book for the Priest, and assisting with the presentation of the bread, wine, and water and other duties.
What does it involve?
Servers are scheduled for occasional weekend liturgies as well as weddings, funerals, and daily Eucharist when available.
Who should participate?
Male and female parishioners grade six through high school and older. Training is required.

Altar Linens (The Lord's Laundry Group)
Volunteers help maintain a clean supply of altar linens, towels and the Priests' white lightweight albs along with miscellaneous linens.
What does it involve?
Pick up soiled Mass linens on Monday, laundering and ironing the items and returning the clean linens to the church no later than Friday of the same week. An average time commitment for each volunteer is about four hours on their assigned week. Commitment is ongoing.
Who should participate?
Any woman or man who can launder and neatly iron the linens.

Children’s Little Church Program
Offers Preschool and Kindergarten classes on Sunday mornings from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. for a liturgical based program of instruction and fun as we help plant and nurture seeds of our faith in the youngest of our Church family members.
What does it involve?
Leaders and co-leaders are needed to guide activities and prayer.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Offers Kindergarten to Third Grade children the opportunity to hear God’s Word proclaimed and adapted to their age group at the
10:30 a.m. Mass on Sundays.
What does it involve?
Leaders and co-leaders are needed to read the Gospel and lead discussion and prayers. Training is required and planning guides are available. These volunteers watch over children on the way to and from the chapel and during Liturgy, helping them stay focused on the weekly theme. No additional time is needed to prepare for this task.
Who should participate?
Participants: Children from Kindergarten to Third Grade.
As Leaders: Adults willing to be trained as leaders and co-leaders.
In addition, adults or high school teens able to kindly motivate children are needed.

Church Cleaners
Cleaners dust, vacuum, and clean the vestibule, main church, altar, sacristies, hallways, and other auxiliary rooms weekly and in teams.
What does it involve?
Several groups of cleaners are on a rotation schedule. Each group cleans after 9:00 a.m. Mass one Friday every other month. It usually takes about two hours.
Who should participate?
Any parishioner is welcome. There are also light duty jobs. If you have small children, they are welcome to follow you around or assist in small jobs.

Eucharistic Ministers of the Alter
Distribution of the Eucharist at Sunday and Holy Day Masses. Fully initiated Catholics approved by the pastor, with a reverence for the Eucharist, and able to commit to a rotating schedule are welcome to join this ministry.


Lectors
Ministers of God’s Word deliver the two readings before the Gospel as well as the Intercessions at weekend Masses and on other important occasions.
What does it involve?
Lectors prepare for the readings ahead of time and should arrive ten minutes prior to Mass. Lectors are typically scheduled for a Mass about once every six weeks. You can choose your Mass time and
commitment is as long as you desire.
Who should participate?
Anyone from high school age and older who has a strong voice, clear pronunciation and a desire to convey the Word of God.
CONTACT:Sara Jane McCurdy 610-287-4450

Ushers
Ministers of hospitality, also known as Ushers, assist people with special needs and direct people to seats available in the church. Their duties also include the procession of the gifts, collections, facilitating the communion procession, distributing the parish bulletins, and handling emergencies.
What does it involve?
Being present as an Usher at one Mass each weekend as described above (understanding that there will be weeks that you are unable to do this). Ushers arrive at the church 20 minutes prior to Mass and remain after mass to assist with exiting. Availability for special events throughout the year is helpful.
Who should participate?
Parishioners who enjoy other people and have the desire to give their family, friends and neighbors a friendly smile of welcome as they enter the church.
CONTACT: Ted Poatsy 610-287-9491

Interested in one of these ministies, contact person listed above or email:
ministries@churchofsaintmary.org