Altar Servers is a ministry for boys and girls who are entering the 4th grade. The servers are assembled into teams and are trained to assist at parish liturgies. There are two stages to the Altar Server program: Junior Server (4th - 7th grade) and Senior Server (8th - 12th grade). New altar serving training takes place in the fall. For more information, contact Kerry Dominique.
The mission of the Bereavement Ministry is to assist with funerals being held in church. The family of the deceased initially meets with the priest to make the arrangements. The ministry coordinator then learns the needs of the family concerning the Visitation and Funeral Mass. One or two ministry team members are called upon to be available on the day of the funeral to prepare the church to receive the family of the deceased and to stand ready to assist them, the priest or the deacon in any way during the Visitation and Mass. Once the Mass has ended and all have left the church we make sure everything has been returned to the proper places. By taking care of these simple details the members of the Bereavement Ministry are doing our part in comforting those who mourn. (Matthew 5:4) For more information, contact Becky Steppe.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word is designed to give the word of the Lord to children in a fun and enjoyable way. Open to all preschool to elementary age children attending the 11 am Mass. Children are escorted to the Melancon Center prior to the Liturgy of the Word where they will experience the Gospel with age appropriate tools. The children return to Church after the homily. For more information, contact Lisa Lambert.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC) assist the priest in offering to the faithful the greatest gift that God can give us, namely, His Son in the Eucharist. Those interested must be registered parishioners, have received the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation, be at least of high school age, and approved by the pastor. New EMHC must attend a training session. The Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion also serve as greeters before Mass. For more information, contact Norman Romagosa.
Lectors are parishioners who are trained to proclaim the Word of the Lord at daily and Sunday Mass. For more information, contact Norman Romagosa.
The livestream team makes Sunday Masses and other special available on our YouTube Channel and Facebook page. For more information, contact Ryan Quick.
Music Ministry provides music for liturgies and special events in the parish. Music Ministry includes three choirs: Sunday 9am Traditional Choir, Sunday 11am Contemporary Choir, and a CYO Youth Mass ensemble once a month at the 5:30 pm Sunday Mass. It also includes cantors and various instrumentalists. Participation is open to all parishioners who wish to share their musical talents. Prior experience is helpful, but not necessary. The Traditional Choir rehearses on Thursday nights at 7 pm; the Contemporary Choir rehearses prior to Mass at 10:00 am.; and the CYO Youth Mass ensemble rehearses prior to 5:30 pm Mass at 4:00pm. For more information, please contact Lorraine Hess.
The Rosary Altar Society is a group of men and women from the Parish who offer their dedicated services to the Church. We maintain and beautify the Sanctuary, Sacristy, Nave and Narthex. Always seeking to enhance the appearance of God’s house, members dedicate their talents on a regular basis throughout the year, with special attention given to solemn liturgical celebrations. All members promote holiness and show Christian charity to everyone. For more information, contact Miranda Powell.
Ushers are ministers of hospitality who assist with welcoming people, taking up collections during the weekend masses and directing the flow of traffic during the liturgical services. For more information, contact Georges Legrand.
These volunteers help a bride and groom and their guests to celebrate a beautiful and reverent wedding ceremony. They lead all wedding rehearsals and assist the priest or deacon on the day of the wedding. For more information, contact Michelle Alley.