Liturgical Ministries

In the great rituals of the Christian tradition, various elements – the scriptures to be read, the psalms to be sung, the communion to be shared – call for many gifts from many different people acting together. 

The liturgical ministers carry out these important ecclesial actions that follow.  By the natures of our baptism, all of us are called to minister to one another in our worship.

Altar Servers

Altar servers have a special role in the celebration of the Mass, assisting the priest and helping the whole parish community enter more deeply into prayer and worship. By serving at the altar, young people grow in their love for the Eucharist, learn the beauty of the liturgy, and discover the joy of offering their gifts in service to God and the Church.

Our parish welcomes boys and girls in 5th grade and up to become parish altar servers. Training is provided, and new servers are typically paired with experienced ones until they feel confident in their duties. Serving at Mass is a wonderful way to participate more fully in the life of the Church, build friendships, and grow in faith.

If you or your child are interested in becoming an altar server, please contact the parish office at 314-965-3985 or speak to one of the parish priests.

Current servers will find the schedule at:

https://signup.com/Activities#/4463731/jobs/edit

Reader of the Word

The reader is the proclaimer of the Word - the Old and New Testament readings that give meaning to our lives.  An ability to speak clearly and distinctly and a love of the Word of God are the requirements for this ministry. 

Kathy Blase - if interested contact the parish office at 314-965-3985

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion

Those who serve in this ministry have the privilege of sharing the Body and Blood of Christ with each of us.  Ministers are needed at Masses, in hospitals, nursing homes, and to visit the shut-ins of our parish family.

Jan Glunt - if you are interested in becoming a minister of communion, contact the parish office an at 314-965-3985

Ushers

It is the usher's ministry to greet people warmly, to introduce strangers, to help people sit together, to care for any needs (if someone gets sick, or other emergencies), to take up the collection, and to distribute bulletins and such in the course of saying goodbye to everyone or to direct people to the parish hall or school.  

Kevin McLaughlin - if insterested contact the parish office at 314-965-3985

Sacristans

Those who clean and polish come from our community to care for specific needs: to create an environment that is reverent, welcoming, and clean.

Bobbie Von Ritter - if insterested in sharing your talents with this ministry, contact the parish office at 314-965-3985

Liturgical Environment

Those those who create and decorate come from our community to care for specific needs: to create an environment that is beautiful, and in keeping with the liturgical celebrations of the year. 

Jo Ann Stoda - if you are interested in sharing your talents with this ministry, contact the parish office at 314-965-3985