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Liturgical Ministry

- 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.

Please see the training dates page for more information.