Altar Linen Ministry
This is a behind-the-scenes ministries. There are those who faithfully take the soiled linens home to carefuly wash and iron. Every week there is an average of 30 purificators, as well as other linens that are used at the Altar of the Lord that need washed and ironed.
Altar Servers
Altar servers play a key role in the celebration of Mass. People of all ages are welcome and needed to serve in this ministry! Training provided. Adults are also needed to promote this valuable service, coordinate the servers, and help with training sessions.
Art & Environment
Do you have a flair for seasonal and special-occasion decorating? Do you have 2 hours per week to care for plants used in decorating the church for all occasions? This committee needs people who can make and assemble banners, decorate and un-decorate trees, and much more, all of which enhances our worship space as liturgy requires. You will be called as needed, to let your talents shine!
Audio Visual Volunteers
If you like to fiddle with the EQ settings on your iPhone/iPad or you are more interested in speakers and lights than the performer at a concert, you would enjoy the AV Team. Responsibilities include running the slides for Mass and mixing sounds for our musical groups. Both high school aged youth and adults are welcome. Training will be provided and we would love to have you.
Extra-Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Eucharistic ministers assist in distributing the Eucharist at Mass. Diocesan Training is provided several times a year. The following are the main requirements that should be met in order to serve as a Euchatristic Minister:
Music Ministries
Cantors
Cantors lead the congregation in singing the Psalm and the Gospel Acclamation. If no choir is present, the Cantor also leads the congregation in singing the Mass responses and hymns for that liturgy. A strong, pleasant voice with the ability to read music are essential for this ministry. A commitment to practicing at home in preparation to sing at the liturgies for which you are scheduled, along with some flexibility in when you serve are also required. New Cantors are invited to audition with the Director of Liturgy and Music.
Instrumentalists
Do you play the cello, trumpet, piano or another orchestral instrument? We are in need of musicians who are proficient at their instrument to assist with music ministry for various celebrations throughout the church year. Commitment may vary.
Parish Choir
Our English choir leads the singing most weeks at the 10:00am Sunday Mass. Rehearsal takes place at 6:30p on Wednesday in the Faith Development Center. Rehearsals run from early September through the end of Eastertide. Extra rehearsal time to prepare for Christmas and Easter Liturgies is often required.
Spanish Choir
The Spanish Choir leads singing at the 6:00pm Saturday Spanish Mass. This group gathers on Thursdays at 6:30pm in the Faith Development Center to rehearse.
Children's Choir
Made up of students from St. Anthony Catholic School, our children's choir rehearses weekly just before school. The children's choir sings at School Masses and at special liturgies throughout the year.
Readers
Do you have a love for Sacred Scripture? Would you enjoy seeing others come to Christ because of your proclamation of the Word? If you have a strong, clear voice and feel called to proclaim God’s Word, pray to discern if this is what God wants you to do. Training provided.
Sacristans
Sacristans assist in the preparation and coordination of Mass/Liturgy: Daily Mass, Funeral Mass, Sunday Mass, Confirmation, First Communion, and other liturgies.