Liturgical Ministries

Altar servers in the Catholic Church are lay ministers—typically children, or youth—who assist the priest and deacon during Mass, funerals, and weddings. They play a vital role in liturgy by carrying the cross and candles, holding liturgical books, preparing the altar, and assisting with incense. Key Responsibilities and Duties Procession:...

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHCs) are lay Catholics who assist in distributing the Body and Blood of Christ during Mass or to the sick/homebound. They exhibit reverence for the Eucharist, helping to ensure the dignified distribution of communion.Primary Responsibilities During MassDistribute Holy Communion: They help distribute the consecrated bread...

Catholic ushers serve as ministers of hospitality, ensuring a welcoming, safe, and orderly environment for Mass. Their duties include greeting parishioners, assisting with seating, taking up the offertory collection, guiding the Communion procession, organizing gift bearers, distributing bulletins, and tidying pews after services. If if would like to became a Usher...

A lector in the Catholic Church is a lay minister appointed to proclaim the First and Second Readings from the Scripture during the Liturgy of the Word at Mass. They also read the Responsorial Psalm (if not sung) and the Universal Prayer (Prayers of the Faithful) when no deacon is present. Lectors...

St. Matthew Church Music Ministry  We minister to our parishioners and community through our music, and to one another through our presence at rehearsals and Mass, mutual prayer and concern, and celebrating life’s milestones together.  Adults and youth grade 9 and up can ring handbells monthly at 11:00 AM Sunday...