Liturgical Ministries

ALTAR SERVERS

These young people assist the priest during the celebration of the Mass and other liturgies. The altar servers' important role requires him or her to be at least in the third grade and have made their First Communion, and have completed the Safe Environment for youth volunteers. The training sessions are scheduled throughout the year to teach the youth more about the Mass and their faith.

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS

Ministers of Holy Communion are an indispensable part of our Eucharistic celebrations. They assist the priest in the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass. Training sessions required and individual must have completed the Safe Environment Training.

LECTORS

Lectors devote time in preparation for understanding the Word of God so they can proclaim the Sacred Scriptures at Sunday and daily Mass, and other liturgical services. Training sessions required and individual must have completed the Safe Environment Training.

MUSIC MINISTRY, LIFE TEEN

This group of "contemporary" vocalists and instrumentalists practice on Sunday afternoon. The Life Teen music is an essential component of the Sunday evening youth Mass.

MUSIC MINISTRY

The Music Ministry members share their special vocal and instrumental talents at Mass and at special sacramental celebrations that take place during the year. Choir practice is on Thursday at 7PM in the St. Mark main Worship Space.

SPANISH MINISTRY

For more information regarding service opportunities at our Spanish Mass, or through any of our parish ministries.

USHERS

An extremely important role, ushers greet parishioners and visitors in a friendly and welcoming manner. They assist people in finding available seating at Mass, direct them as they process to the Eucharist, and take up the offerings.

VOCATION CROSS

Every week an individual or family will be scheduled to receive the Vocation Cross, a symbol of our intent to support vocations. The Vocation Cross individual or family is asked to pray for vocations at least once daily, then return the Vocation Cross to Mass the following weekend.