Liturgical Ministry

- Ministries

Training Groups are small and will be held over the next two weeks.

EMHC Training
SJSC- Thurs. March 26, 7:00-8:00pm, 25B

Lector Training
STA- Wed. March 18, 6:00-7:00pm, Cana Chapel
SJSC- Tues. March 24, 7:00-8:00pm, 25B

Altar Server Training
STA– Saturday March 21, 10:00-11:30am Cana Chapel
All boys and girls ages 10 & up are welcomed.

To RSVP or learn about more dates or times outside of these,
contact Shirley at 517-337-9778, ext. 130 or syaich@elcatholics.org.

Please prayerfully considering serving in one of these essential parish ministries.

Here are some of the opportunities:
- Lector
  - Role: proclaim the first and second scripture readings during Mass as well as the prayers of the faithful and the announcements.
  - Time Commitment: after initial training, lectors spend time prayerfully preparing the readings and sign up in advance to read at specific Masses.
- Eucharistic Minister
  - Role: distribute communion at Mass
  - Time Commitment: after initial training, Eucharistic ministers sign in when they arrive at Mass; there are no pre-assigned time commitments.
- Sacristan and Altar Server
  - Role: prepare the space and liturgical vessels before Mass, assist the presider during Mass, and assist in cleaning the liturgical vessels after Mass
  - Time Commitment: after initial training, sacristans and altar servers sign up in advance to serve at specific Masses, arriving 45 minutes before Mass and staying 30 minutes after Mass.
For more information on any of these ministries, please contact Shirley Yaich at syaich@elcatholics.org or 517-337-9778, ext 130.

Please prayerfully considering serving in one of these essential parish activities.
Each role has training provided.