LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

(Worship Commission)

SERVERS AT THE ALTAR
Jim Niedzielski - 878- 8092
Rob Winfree - 878-7155
By their service to the community during its liturgical and Sacramental celebrations, the servers remind us of the Lord's ministry and call to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Boys and girls in grades 4 and up, including high school, provide this ministry at parish liturgies. New server training: Nov. - 5th grade and up, Jan. - 4th grade.

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST
A1 Metzmaier - 864-5700 (scheduler and trainer)
Carolyn Lamb - 767-7053 (trainer)
Eucharistic Ministers distribute communion to the parish during Mass. A training program is available for all desiring to participate. This ministry is open to high school youth and adults. Eucharistic Ministers also take Holy Communion to the sick and shut-ins on Sundays and other days. Contact Anne Rusen (879-8803) about this ministry to the shut-ins.

GREETERS
Vacant
Greets parishioners before each Mass, helping to make newcomers and visitors feel at home by providing a feeling of warmth and welcome to all who attend. New volunteers are needed.

LECTORS/COMMENTATORS
Deacon Max Roadruck - 878-8353 (trainer)
Al Metzmaier - 864-5700 (scheduler & trainer)
Margaret Burns 878-1423 (trainer)
The rector reads the two Scripture readings before the Gospel. The commentator makes the announcements, introduces the Mass, and reads the prayers of the faithful. A training program is available for all desiring to participate. This ministry is open to high school youth and adults.

LITURGY PLANNING COMMITTEE
Rev. John Kummer 878-8353
Carolyn Lamb - 767-7053
Deacon Max Roadruck 878-8353
Peggy Cook - 878-7190
Committee prepares liturgies for Sunday and Holyday Masses. Meetings are scheduled when needed.

MUSIC
Choral Music Director - Peggy Cook - 878-7190
Responsible for the music for 9:00 and 10:30am Masses. Plays guitar and piano for Masses and other special services.

Organist - Hugh Buie - 236-4452
Responsible for the music for 5:00pm, Saturday, and 10:30am and Noon Sunday Masses. Plays organ for Masses, funerals, weddings and other special services. Works with Choir Director to select appropriate music for services.

9:00 Choir
Director - Peggy Cook - 878-7190
Practice - Tues 7-8:30pm, in the Church. Entry at rear on Broad Street side. at the top of the steps. Sings more contemporary music using primarily guitar accompaniment with occasional older hymns included. Sings for 9am Sunday Masses, 5pm Christmas Eve Mass, and other special services.

10:30 Choir
Director - Peggy Cook - 878-7190
Organist - Hugh Buie - 236-4452
Practice - Wed 7-8:30pm, in the Church. Entry at rear on Broad Street side, at the top of the steps. Sings more of the traditional hymns with a mix of newer music by contemporary composers. Sings for 10:30am Sunday Masses, Holy Week Masses, Midnight Mass at Christmas, and other special services.

Cantor/Song Leader Program
Hugh Buie - 236-4452
Cantors and song leaders are members of the music ministry who sing for weekend and holyday Masses and special occasions. Limited training is provided. Anyone interested in auditioning for this program should contact Hugh for more information.

NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL & ROSARY
Phil Davenport - 864-2135
Gathers every Mon evening 7:30-8:00pm in the Church.

PRAISE & PRAYER GROUP
Mary Lou & Bob Dean - 878-8277
Come together to praise and glorify the Lord in prayer, song, love, and fellowship. Everyone welcome. Meets each Mon evening 8:00pm in the Church All Purpose Room off the Vestibule.

USHERS
Ed Jaksic - 864-5794
Each of the Sunday Masses and the Saturday evening Mass has a Chief Usher whose responsibilities include providing ushers for the Mass and the training of newly assigned ushers. They hold no regularly scheduled meetings. Volunteers to become ushers are always needed and most welcome and should contact Ed Jaksic for more information.