Art and Environment Committee
The Art and Environment Committee helps to maintain the beauty of our worship space by assisting in the set-up and removal of seasonal decorations and caring for flowers or plants. If you enjoy flower arranging and can assist on days when placing and/or removing decorations takes place, we welcome your participation.
Time commitment: varies with the liturgical season.
Sacristans
Sacristans work behind the scenes to prepare the vessels and altar, ensure that liturgical ministers are present and that the sacristy is tidy after the liturgy. Sacristans are needed for all weekend Masses and other liturgies throughout the year. Time commitment: approximately 1.5 hours per Mass.
Eucharistic Ministers+
Eucharistic Ministers assist in distributing the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass. High school youth who have been confirmed are welcome to serve. Time commitment: varies based on scheduling.
Lectors+
Lectors proclaim the appointed Scripture Readings at liturgies. High school youth who have been confirmed are welcome to serve. Time commitment: varies based on scheduling.
Altar Servers+
Altar Servers serve for weekend Masses and other liturgies. This is open to youth ages 2nd grade and older who have received First Communion. Adult servers are also needed and welcome for both weekday and weekend Masses.
Time commitment: approximately 1.5 hours /scheduled Mass.
Hospitality Ministers+
Hospitality Ministers welcome everyone arriving for Mass. They distribute worship aids and bulletins, assist with seating, recruit gift bearers, facilitate the offertory collection, and maintain awareness for anyone needing assistance. Hospitality Ministers are needed for all weekend Masses.
Time commitment: approximately 1.5 hours per scheduled Mass.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Leaders+
Adult leaders and youth assistants are needed during the 8:30 AM Sunday Mass to guide children through Scripture using a Children’s Lectionary. Volunteers help our young parishioners grow in faith in a meaningful way.
Time commitment: once per month.
Diocesan Event Welcomers (DEWs)
DEWs serve as ambassadors for our parish by welcoming all who attend diocesan-sponsored Liturgies as well as Arts at the Cathedral concerts. DEWs distribute worship aids/programs and provide hospitality as needed.
Time commitment: approximately 2.5 hours per event, 5-6 times per year.
Ministers of Care
Ministers of Care visit and take Holy Communion to parishioners who are homebound or reside in nursing homes. Home visits take place on Friday mornings; nursing home visits usually take place on Sundays.
Time commitment: approximately 2-3 hours each week.
Pew Police+
At the end of each liturgy, Pew Police keep our worship space looking beautiful by ensuring that pews are orderly. This includes organizing the hymnals and picking up any items left in the pews. Volunteers are not scheduled but are encouraged to serve at any liturgy they attend. Please note: service in this ministry does not fulfill ministry expectations for OCS school families.
Time commitment: 20-30 minutes after each liturgy.
Livestreaming
The 4:30 PM Vigil Mass on Saturday, as well as other liturgical events, are livestreamed. This ministry is good for anyone with an interest in computers and technology.
Time commitment: approximately 2 hours per event, approximately twice per quarter.
Funeral Mass Greeters
Volunteers support bereaved families by serving as greeters during funeral Masses, welcoming all who arrive, distributing worship aids, and providing hospitality as needed.
Time commitment: approximately 1.5 hours.
+ indicates ministries in which youth are encouraged to participate.
Training is provided for all Ministries. Any ministry involving the supervision of children or youth or working with vulnerable adults requires Safe Environment certification. See Page 23 for more information.