Liturgical Ministries

Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Serve the Lord with gladness.
Come before Him singing for joy.
Know that He, the Lord, is God.
He made us and we belong to him.
We are his people, the sheep of his flock.”
~ Psalm 100:1-3

Liturgical ministry is one way in which we can fulfill our baptismal call of service to God and to each other. Our liturgies utilize the talents and gifts of all in our congregation so that we can all fully, actively, and consciously participate in our liturgies. Whether you participate ‘behind the scenes’ through preparation and planning, or through a public role of service during the Mass, your help allows our liturgies to become celebrations of God’s love and power present among us.
Please prayerfully consider joining one of these ministries.

If you would like to learn more about a specific ministry or wish to become a liturgical minister, please contact Kurt Weber.
 

Art & Environment Ministry

The Art and Environment ministry assists with the “behind the scenes” work by creating beautiful and prayerful spaces in our campus churches for major celebrations and liturgical seasons. In addition to decorating, these minsters prayerfully use signs and symbols to communicate our faith and help our congregation enter more deeply into prayer and worship.
Each parish campus has an Art and Environment ministry team.

To help at our St. Mary Campus contact Heather Spiegel.
To help at our St. Joseph Campus contact Patience at the Parish Office
 

Altar Care Ministry

The altar care ministry ensures that all cloth items used in the celebration of the Mass are kept clean. This includes the regular washing of altar cloths, corporals, purificators, lavabo towels, and other items regularly used during the Mass as well as the washing and dry cleaning of albs, stoles, and chasubles. Training is provided as some items, such as purificators, must be laundered in a specific way.

To help at our St. Mary Campus contact Kathaleen Wickham.
To help at our St. Joseph Campus contact Mary Speelman.
 

Altar Server

Altar servers offer service to God and the parish by assisting the priest in the celebration of the Eucharist and in other liturgical services. This ministry is open to all men and women who have made their first communion. Training is provided.

For more information and to serve in these ministries contact Katie Love.
 

Church Cleaning Ministry

Twice a year our parish campus churches undergo a deep clean to prepare for the celebration of Christmas and Easter. Church Cleaning ministers help us by cleaning, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, organizing hymnals, missals and other items in the pews,  and washing windows.

For more information and to serve in this ministry contact Patience Vrieze-See.
 

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion

These ministers assist with the distribution of the Eucharist (the Body and Blood of Jesus) at weekday, weekend, and Holy Day Masses. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion must have received the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Catholic Church.

For more information and to serve in this ministry contact Kurt Weber.
 

Lector

Lectors are men and women who proclaim the Word of the Lord during the Liturgy and the General Intercessions when no deacon is present. A lector must have a passion for Scripture; be able to read and interpret Scripture and have sufficient public speaking skills to proclaim the Word of the Lord to the assembly. Training in this ministry is provided throughout the year.

For more information and to serve in this ministry contact Kurt Weber.
 

Music & Choral Ministry

“To sing is to pray twice.” ~ St. Augustine

Liturgical music is an important part of our worship and liturgical celebrations. The different musical styles found here at Holy Family reflect the universal nature of our church and provides a spiritual element that allows us all to praise God.

Membership in the choirs is open to all parishioners.

Instrumentalists

We typically use instruments like piano, organ, guitar, bass, cello, flute, clarinet, violin, and percussion to praise God during our liturgies. If you can play a musical instrument and would like to share your musical gift with the parish, please contact Kurt Weber for Masses at our St. Mary Campus and Lynne Karl for Masses at our St. Joseph Campus.

Cantors

Cantors lead our congregation in songs and are needed at most Masses, especially the 4:00PM Mass where there is no choir. In addition to weekend Masses, cantors are also scheduled for Masses on Holy Days of Obligation, weddings, funerals. and other special liturgies. Anyone interested in sharing their musical gifts is encouraged to contact Kurt Weber for Masses at our St. Mary Campus and Lynne Karl for Masses at our St. Joseph Campus

8:00AM Choir

This choir leads worship for the 8:00AM Mass at our St. Joseph Campus. It is a four-part harmony choir that sings everything from modern arrangements to traditional, full organ and full voice hymns. Singers of all ages are encouraged to join. The choir also has a variety of instrumentalists who play piano, organ, and violin.
Rehearsals are held most Wednesdays of the month from 6:30PM – 7:30PM at our St. Joseph Campus.

For more information and to serve in this ministry contact Lynne Karl.

10:00AM Choir
This choir leads worship for the 10:00AM Mass at our St. Mary Campus. The choir sings many contemporary pieces, including those written by Kurt Weber, our liturgy director. The choir also has a variety of instrumentalists who play piano, organ, guitar, bass, cello, flute, and percussion. Singers of all ages are encouraged to join.
Rehearsals are held most Wednesdays from 7:00PM – 8:00PM at our St. Mary Campus.

For more information and to sing in this choir contact Kurt Weber.

12:00PM Choir
This choir leads worship for the 12:00PM bilingual Mass at our St. Mary Campus. The choir sings songs in Spanish or bilingually (English/Spanish). The choir also has a variety of instrumentalists who play piano, organ, guitar, bass, and percussion.
Rehearsals are held most Thursdays from 7:00PM – 7:30PM at our St. Mary Campus.

For more information and to sing in this choir contact Kurt Weber.
 

Sacristans & Lead Eucharistic Minister

Sacristans and Lead Eucharistic Ministers prepare for church for the celebration of Mass. They prepare the appointments of the altar, make sure the sanctuary is properly set before and after the celebration of Mass, and ensure that there are enough altar servers and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion at each liturgy, and wash and clean the sacred vessels after Mass.

For more information and to serve in these ministries contact Kurt Weber.
 

Ushers & Greeters

Ushers minister at each weekend Mass, Holy Day Mass, and on other special occasions. The ushering team is made up of men and women who can direct crowd flow, seat people, take up the collection, and assisting those with special needs. Ushers double as greeters when needed.

Parish greeters extend hospitality to all who gather each week at our parish. A warm handshake, affirmative greeting, or other appropriate gesture allows our parishioners and guests to feel at home as they arrive for Mass. This ministry is open to all parishioners in the parish. Greeters double as ushers when needed.

For more information and to serve in these ministries contact Kurt Weber.