Liturgical Ministry

Why is it important?

The Word of God is the most important way that we hear the voice of God in our life. It is through the scriptures that we come to know the life and teachings of Jesus. In the readings at Mass we proclaim the truth of the Lord to the people in the community. It is our responsibility as Catholics to proclaim the word of the Lord. Being a lector at Mass gives an amazing opportunity to proclaim the truth of the Lord to our friends, family, and church community. We need people who are willing to read on Sundays and during the week in order to help make the Mass run smoothly, but more importantly so that the congregation can hear the scriptures. Training will be provided for all lectors. Please come help serve the Church community at the Mass in which you normally attend.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include reading the readings during the week in order to prepare for lectoring at mass, as well as showing up 15 minutes before Mass to prepare and pray with Father. Second, to read during Mass once or twice a month at the Mass in which you attend. We need lectors and all Masses.

How do I Join?

If you are interested in Joining the Lectors please contact: Elizabeth Lee (415) 302-0351

The Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (Eucharistic Ministers) play an important and special role in the operation of Sunday Mass. It is by the Holy Spirit that we, as members of Eucharistic Ministry team, bring Jesus from the altar to the people attending Mass. This is a special and miraculous opportunity which is an amazing way to partake in the Mass, but also to bring the physical Jesus in the Eucharist to the people of the parish. We need your help to serve at the Mass in which you attend each Sunday. There are four amazing opportunities each weekend and daily opportunities during the week. Please pray about and consider helping the Eucharistic Ministry team. Training will be provided.

Why is it called Extraordinary?

The Bishop or the Priest celebrating the Mass is considered by Church teaching is the Ordinary Minister of Holy Communion. The Priest at this moment is in "Persona Christi" or "in the person of Christ". This is a miracle each and every Sunday where the Holy Spirit fills the Priest and allows him to consecrate the bread and wine into the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus in the Eucharist. We believe this is truly Jesus Christ on the Altar at Mass. This being said it is then only by a movement of the Holy Spirit, by Extraordinary reasons that we can, as members of the Body of Christ, bring Jesus to the Church. The Holy Spirit filling us during this role at Mass makes us Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.

If you are interested in serving as a Eucharistic Minister please contact the parish office at: (415) 883-2177

The Benefits of Being an Altar Server

Front row seating for Mass
Get to participate in the Mass in new and exciting ways
Get to learn how the Mass works and why
Get to be the first people to leave the Church
Front row viewing of the readings and the Homily
Brownie points in Heaven

Why is it Important?

The Altar Servers are the Priest right hand man during Mass. It is through the Altar Servers that the Mass runs smoothly and operates successfully. This role is one that is esteemed and honored in the Church because the Altar Servers are assisting the Priest who is in "Persona Christi" or "the Person of Christ". At this moment in the Mass the Altar Servers are playing assistant to Christ as they help the Lord speak and move through the Priest to the Church Community. It is the Altar servers that see the mass from the closest view, that understand what the Mass is suppose to look like and help serve the Church in an important and necessary way.

Who can be an Altar Server?

Altar servers can be any Catholic who has received the sacraments of Baptism and Communion. We encourage that anyone in third grade and beyond who have a desire to serve the church sign up to serve at Sunday Mass. Altar servers can serve at the Mass in which there family attends. Please pray about and consider signing up to Altar serve. Training is Provided!

How do I Join?

If you are interested in becoming an Altar Server please contact the Parish office at : (415) 883-2177