Extraordinary Ministers of Holy
Communion:
The Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist the priest in the distribution of the precious Body and Blood of Christ. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age, be a
practicing Catholic, have received the Sacrament of confirmation, and, if married had their marriage blessed by the Church.

Altar Servers:
Altar Servers assist the priest during Mass. Altar servers receive 1 ½ hours of training held three times each year, and usually serve at one Mass per month.

Hospitality Ministers:
Hospitality Ministers greet people entering the church in order to provide a friendly, welcoming environment. They assist worshipers in locating a seatduring Mass, initiate the collection of gifts, and direct the flow of traffic during communion. Following Mass, they hand out the parish bulletin and tidy the worship space as needed. Youth are invited to participate.

Lectors/Commentators:
Lectors proclaim the word of God at Mass. A 2 hour training session is offered several times each year. Youth who have an understanding of the bible and who enjoy public speaking may become lectors. Commentators welcome the congregation, make announcements and begin the Mass.

Ministry to the Sick and Homebound:
Volunteers provide visits to people who are in the hospital or confined to home and offer them the Eucharist and a friendly visit. Volunteers must have completed training as and Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. Youth may accompany the minister and visit with the homebound person.

Knights of Columbus:
The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization of dedicated Catholic men whose members uphold and support the family and the Catholic Church. TheKnights sponsor various family and youth activities and donate
resources to the parish and other charities.

Show me your hands. Do they have scars from giving? Show me your feet. Are they wounded in service? Show me your heart. Have you left a place for Divine love?

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen