Liturgical Ministries
Altar Servers
Altar Servers offer service to God and the community by assisting the priest during mass. The ministry is open to all youth of the parish who have made their First Communion and whose parents believe they are ready and responsible enough to be trained.
Click here for Our Lady of Guadalupe Altar Server Schedule.
Click here for Altar Server Groups
Acolyte Groups
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
This liturgical ministry is responsible for distributing the Body and Blood of Christ at the weekend Masses and other times Mass is celebrated. Some also take Holy Communion to the sick and homebound.
List of Services
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Greeters/UshersList Item 1
As ministers of hospitality, ushers welcome the community as they enter the Church, especially newcomers to the parish. They open doors, greet, hand out bulletins, and assist with the Offertory collection and procession, as well as guide people during communion procession.
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LectorsList Item 2
Lectors have a critical role in the celebration of Mass. Since the Lector proclaims not just any word, but the Living Word of God. A lector must have a passion for Scripture; an ability to interpret and understand Scripture; and, sufficient public speaking skills to proclaim the Word to the assembly. The ministry of the lector calls for a person to grow in a warm and loving knowledge of Scripture, Living Word of God
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Offertory CountersList Item 3
A group that counts the funds collected at Mass each week. Each group volunteers about twice a month.
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SacristansList Item 4
Sacristans assist in the preparation of the worship space for liturgies. Responsibilities include the care and preparation of the sacred vessels, lighting of candles and placements of the gifts, and monitoring of ministry schedules before Masses. In doing so, they ensure that the liturgies flow smoothly and that the church and its ministers are prepared for the celebration. An ability to multi-task is important for this ministry.
