(child, teen or adult)

Duties:  Assist the presider during Mass by holding the Sacramentary, helping at presentation of the gifts, carrying the cross when needed

Time: One Mass every 3 weeks (arrive 20 minutes early), plus initial training and on-going formation sessions

Special Skills:  An ability to be graceful, attentive and reverent at Mass; dependability

Coordinator:  Sam Oliver ministries@stfrancisdesalescc.org

Duties:  Assist with breaking the bread, distribution of the Eucharist, cleaning vessels after Mass.  May also include bringing Holy Communion to the homebound on a weekly basis

Time:  One Mass every three weeks (stay 20 minutes after Mass), plus initial training and on-going formation sessions

Special Skills:  Love and reverence for the Eucharist;  ease in public settings; Catholic in good standing who has received the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist)

Coordinator:  Sam Oliver ministries@stfrancisdesalescc.org

(teen or adult)

Duties:  Proclaim the Scripture readings at Mass with reverence and understanding

Time:  One mass every 3 weeks, with one formation session Saturday mornings; personal time spent in study and reflection on the Word

Special Skills:  A love for God’s Word and desire to study it more deeply; a clear speaking voice; an ease speaking in front of people.

Coordinator:  Sam Oliver ministries@stfrancisdesalescc.org

Duties:  Proclaim the Scripture readings at Mass with reverence and understanding

Time:  One week every 5 to 6 weeks, with one formation session Saturday mornings; personal time spent in study and reflection on the word

Special Skills:  A love for God’s Word and desire to study it more deeply; a clear speaking voice; an ease speaking in front of people

Coordinator:  Rosemary Vandemia

Duties:  Prepare for Funeral Mass or Liturgy by setting out vessels, bread, wine, lighting altar candles, etc.

Time:  As needed when funerals occur; (arrive 45 minutes prior to Mass); be present at funeral and stay after for 20 minutes to re-set space, plus initial training session and an annual formation meeting

Special Skills:  A caring eye for detail; a desire to help “behind the scenes”

Coordinator:  Marty Joyce sacristan@stfrancisdesalescc.org