Altar Linen Ministry
Volunteers launder the small linens used during Mass.
Altar Server Ministry
The duties of an altar server are varied, but the role can be extremely fulfilling. Altar servers go through a training program to learn their role at Mass, and to gain a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Eucharistic Liturgy. On occasion, altar servers will learn to assist at special liturgical celebrations, as at the Easter Vigil and at the Confirmation when the Bishop presides. The primary focus of the altar server is to assist the priest celebrant during Mass. This assistance by the altar servers enables the assembly to focus and participate better in the music, the prayers, the proclamation of the Word of God, and most especially, the beautiful Liturgy of the Eucharist. All are welcome that have received Holy Communion.
Art & Environment Ministry
The Art & Environment Ministry consists of many small parts that combine to provide a beautiful and harmonious whole. Workers in this ministry assist with floral arrangements, sewing, artistic presentations and decorations, and many other tasks resulting in a physical environment that enhances meaningful liturgical celebrations. Volunteers will be most active during special seasons of the liturgical year, when decoration of the interior and exterior of the Church are significantly more elaborate than at other times of the year. The Pastor consults with the coordinator as needed to respond to the liturgical schedule.
Extraordinary Ministers
EM’s assist the celebrant in distributing the precious Body and Blood of Christ during the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
Lector Ministry
Lectors proclaim the Word of God during the Liturgy of the Word.
Music Ministry
Musical Styles:
All Masses make use of the same music selections prepared by the music director. Masses or choirs are not classified with such labels as “traditional, “folk”, or “contemporary”. The Catholic Church is itself a multi-generational and multi-cultural community, so we strive to preserve the traditional hymns and chants and teach these to our youth so they appreciate the beauty of our musical heritage, while we move forward to embrace new music and gradually incorporate new compositions into our musical repertoire.
Time commitment:
While it is not a requirement to commit to every weekend of the year, all musicians are expected to attend the weekly rehearsal, the warm-up, and brief rehearsal 45 minutes before Mass. For our special celebrations such as Christmas the Triduum/Easter liturgies, additional rehearsals may be required. Loyalty to a single Mass time is also not a requirement as all Masses use the same music, musicians have the freedom to attend any Mass as their schedules allow.
Sacristan Ministry
A sacristan prepares and maintains liturgical spaces and articles for services. This ministry is Pastor appointed.
Safety Ministry
Our parish leadership recognizes we must take steps to provide safe refuge for all who worship. This ministry helps implement secure and safe practices that will keep our parish safe during Mass times and large events.
Usher/Greeter Ministry
St John’s Ushers are women and men who assist the Pastor and the parish during the Eucharistic celebration. Their duties are many and varied, and include:
- Greeting parishioners attending Mass and assisting them with seating
- Selecting and assisting parishioners as gift bearers for the Offertory
- Collecting monetary offerings, and ensuring safe delivery to Collection Counters
- Distributing Church bulletins and handouts
- Securing Church facilities following all liturgical celebrations
Video Streaming
The 5:00 PM Mass and most Holy Days of Obligation are live streamed for the home bound. Often we will live stream funerals and weddings.