Altar Servers
Altar Servers play a most important part in the Church liturgy.  They enable the congregation to better celebrate Mass and other sacraments in a spirit of prayer.  Boys and girls in at least the 4 ^th grade, with enough maturity to follow directions and act reverently, are eligible.  Time commitment involves serving at least one weekend Mass per month.  Initial and ongoing training is provided.    

Lectors
Our faith is proclaimed through the reading of the Scriptures at Mass. A lector reads the first and/or second readings plus the Responsorial Psalm when not sung by the cantor.  The Lector also reads the Prayers of the Faithful when a deacon is not present at Mass.  Persons who have a talent for reading the Word faithfully are needed.  Training is provided.  The commitment is for two consecutive weekends every 6-8 weeks.

Musicians
The Ministry of Music provides music during weekend Masses, holy days, weddings, funerals and Reconciliation services. Parishioners are invited to share their musical talents with the rest of the congregation through this ministry.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
These lay people are sometimes referred to as Eucharistic Ministers.   
As a commissioned Minister in the Rockford Diocese, these individuals assist the celebrant in the distribution of the Eucharist during Mass.  These individuals also serve by bringing communion to parishioners who reside in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or in their own homes and unable to get to church. Pre-commission instructions and a training session are provided.  Term is for three years with ministerial duties for a specified Mass on two consecutive weekends every 4 – 6 weeks.

Greeters
Extending a cheerful welcome to all who attend Mass is an important part of community and evangelization.  Big smiles are a requirement for this ministry.  Families are encouraged to participate.  Commitment is for 15 minutes prior to a designated Mass, two or three times per year.  Guidelines will be provided.

Ushers
Ushers serve as hospitality ministers at each Mass.  They assist in greeting and seating the assembly, guide the communion reception, collect and guide the presentation of the gifts of the faithful, assist in other tasks that keep the Mass flowing smoothly.  Commitment is for one weekend Mass per month as assigned.

Sacristans
Sacristans assist, facilitate, and provide support and coordination for other liturgical ministries. In addition, they make the necessary preparations for liturgical activities.

Prayer Writers
The prayer writers prepare the Prayers of the Faithful used at Sunday liturgies and feast days. Guidelines are provided.  Preparation includes reviewing the Sunday readings and then writing six prayers for each week.  Commitment is for the Sundays and feast days of one month in the year.

Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration
Each Wednesday for 24 hours, 7:30 am Wednesday morning thru 7:00 am Thursday, individuals are invited to spend time in quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament to honor Jesus in His True Presence and grow in Spirituality.  Volunteers sign up for the same one-hour time period each week.  Reliability and commitment to be present at your scheduled time is a necessity for this ministry.  If you are not able to commit each week to a scheduled time there is a need for substitutes that can be called to fill in for regularly scheduled people.

Small Linens Laundry Assistants
If you can wash and fold the altar linens once a week for one month you should consider participating in this ministry.  Instructions for correct handling and laundering will be provided.

Semi Annual Church Cleaning​​
Volunteers are needed for our Semi Annual Spring and Fall Deep Cleaning of the church.  This is a great opportunity to volunteer as a family.  We are also in need of a coordinator/planner for this ministry.