Ministries
Find Where You Belong
We encourage you to explore these ministries to find one that is a fit for you .
Please get in touch with the Parish Office if you are interested in serving in these ministries.
Altar Serving

Responsibilities
Altar servers assist the priest at Mass by carrying the cross and candles in the procession,
handling the vessels used for the Eucharist, and holding the ceremonial books.
Experienced servers will eventually be trained to help with incense.
Arrange for a substitute when not available
Commitment
Serve 1-2 times per month, depending on the number of ministers
Length of Commitment: One year, renewable
Training
Servers must be a minimum of 8 years old and have received First Communion.
New Altar Servers receive initial training through an appointment with Fr. Dwyer (edwyer@diosag.org).
For children under 18, a parent or guardian must be present for the training.
Servers serve when they can, and are asked to arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of Mass.
Occasionally, they will be asked in advance to serve for certain events (i.e. Christmas, Holy Week, Easter).
Lectors
Responsibilities
Proclaim the Word of God as a living dialogue that allows the assembly to
hear and respond to God present among us at Mass
Arrange for a substitute when not available
Commitment
Serve 1-2 times per month, depending on the number of ministers
Length of Commitment: One year, renewable.
Training
This ministry is open to fully initiated parishioners who are at least 16 years of age. Lectors should have a good familiarity with the sacred nature of the texts proclaimed and be qualified to read aloud in public. They should be able to proclaim the scriptures with conviction, clarity and skill.
New lecturers receive initial training. Ongoing formation opportunities are offered.
Sacristan
Responsibilities
Be at church one half hour before Mass or other liturgy
Prepare all vessels and altar linens for Mass or other liturgy
Check ministry sign in sheet
Find substitutes if there are absences
Commitment
Serve 1-2 times a month, depending on the number of ministers
Length of Commitment: One year, renewable
Training
One on one training with a current sacristan
Greeters
Responsibilities
Exhibit a warm welcome to all
Greet all who come to Mass with a handshake and smile
Arrive 20 minutes before Mass starts
Arrange for a substitute when not available
Commitment
Serve 1-2 times per month, depending on the number of ministers
Length of Commitment: One year, renewable
Training
This ministry is open to all parishioners
Families are encouraged to sign up
New greeters receive initial training
Ushers
Responsibilities
Exhibit a warm welcome to all
Greet, seat & assist the disabled
Gather the collection and place in safe as instructed
Assist with the Procession of the Gifts, Communion Procession, & distribution of bulletins/other worship aids
Straighten pew area following Mass
Arrange for a substitute when not available
Commitment
Serve 1-2 times per month, depending on the number of ministers
Length of Commitment: One year, renewable
Training
This ministry is open to parishioners who at least 16 years old
New ushers receive initial training