All liturgical ministers are, first and foremost, members of the Body of Christ. Through their baptism they are the "holy people and royal priesthood" whose right and privilege it is to participate in the ministry of Christ. How the lay faithful exercise this ministry in the world varies, but the fullest and most fundamental expression of it has always been "conscious, active and fruitful participation in the mystery of the eucharist" (General Instruction Of The Roman Missal - GIRM, Intro#5).

Since the celebration of the Eucharist is the "action of the whole Church", everyone in the assembly has "an individual right and duty to contribute their participation" (GIRM #58).

Some of the faithful are called to serve God's people in a more particular way through one of the many liturgical ministries that have flourished in the Church since the Second Vatican Council.

This diversity of roles, functions and ministries enriches our celebrations and assists us in our prayer. Serving in one of these ministries is both an honor and a responsibility, and those who commit to it need nurturing and support.

In This Section

Sacristans prepare and care for the physical objects and elements used in the Mass and other liturgies and when the liturgy is over, clean and put away the objects and vessels that were used.

Altar Servers are students from Holy Rosary School and the Parish School of Religious Education (PSR) .

Lectors are men and women who proclaim the scriptures and lead the general intercessions at Mass.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are parishioners who assist the priest in distributing Holy Communion to the people.

Ushers/Greeters welcome the gathering assembly, take up the collection, and distribute bulletins and other materials.