Eucharistic Ministers

Eucharistic Ministers share the Body and Blood of Christ under the forms of bread and wine, with other members of the Holy Name Faith Community at Masses, during Communion services, and in homes.

The extraordinary ministers of Communion should be mature Christians who receive Communion regularly themselves, who take their faith seriously and live a Christian life. It is their duty to see that during Communion, the greatest respect is shown the Blessed Sacrament and those receiving. Eucharistic Ministers must be commissioned by Father.

Greeters

These people will distribute bulletins and make those that attend Mass feel welcome to Holy Name Parish. Liturgical hospitality, much like the hospitality we practice in our homes, is simply attention to people: communicating to them that their presence is welcome, that they make a difference, that we are glad they have come to worship with us.

Lectors

Lectors proclaim The Word of the God at our liturgies. Preparation sessions are required and are provided by the parish and diocese. Resources for the readings are provided.

Music Ministry

Music is an integral part of the Mass. It provides a way of praying that brings joy to the heart. All parishioners are welcome to join any of the choirs. An ability to sing most of the notes at the right time and/or the ability to play an instrument in company with the singers are all that is required. Practices are usually held once a week at the Church.

Sacristans

The sacristans are volunteers who come once a week for an hour or two, to:

.... ...wash altar vessels

.... ...replace used vigil lights and bottled candles

.... ...keep the sacristy and cupboards in order

.... ...prepare items needed for special liturgical celebrations

.... ...change altar linens, banners for liturgical seasons

.... ...cleans altar linens, cloths and vestments

Servers

Servers are an important part of our liturgy. They assist the celebrant during the Mass. In order to be a server, one must have received First Communion.

Ushers

Ushers are parishioners who help with seating at Masses, and are responsible for taking up the collection, and assisting with windows, fans and heaters as needed. They find parishioners to participate in the Presentation of the Gifts at the Offertory.

Church Cleaners

The church cleaners are responsible for the weekly cleaning of the church. They are divided into teams and are scheduled so that each team cleans 5-6 times a year. Cleaners usually meet on Saturday morning at 9 am and can expect the job to take about 2 hours. They vacuum the Sacristy, the Sanctuary, the main part of the church and the vestibule, as well as the pew cushions. Tile floors are swept and mopped, the pews and fixtures are dusted and the bathroom is cleaned. The tables are straightened and the books in the pews are organized.

Money Counters

Money counters are responsible for the weekly counting of the collection. They are divided into teams of 2 and each team is scheduled to count about 7 times a year. Counters meet at the parish office on Sunday morning as arranged and can expect to spend 2-3 hours to complete the counting process. Counters are trained by parish staff and must be trustworthy, reliable and respectful of parishioners' privacy.