The word "liturgy" comes from the Greek word leitourgia which means "work of the people." As Catholics, we use the word "liturgy" to refer to the celebration of the Mass, the center of our faith life. Together, as a church family, we are all called to participate in the liturgy through our prayer, song and spoken responses at Mass. Some of us also feel called to serve at Mass as liturgical ministers. Our liturgies at the three parishes of the Hwy 60 Catholic Cluster couldn’t be successful without our wonderful group of liturgical ministers sharing their time and talent with our parish community! Please prayerfully consider joining one of this ministries.
Do you feel called to participate more fully in the Mass as a liturgical minister? We always welcome new disciples to serve Christ and our parish in this vital ministry!
Please contact the St. Patrick parish office by email or by phone at 712-324-0160; St. Andrew and St. Mary parish office by email or by phone at 712-754-2739 if you would like to learn more about serving in any of the liturgical ministry positions listed below. All training is provided.
Altar Servers assist the priest during Sunday Mass, Holy Day Mass, weddings, funerals and Stations of the Cross. Altar servers need to be fourth grade or older and have made their First Communion.
Adult Altar Servers assist the priest during Funerals that occur when student altar servers are not available. Adult Altar Servers must have received the Sacrament of Confirmation. If married, the marriage must be recognized by the Catholic Church.
Lectors proclaim the Word of God clearly and understandably at Sunday Mass, Holy Day Mass, Funerals and Daily Mass. Lectors must be 16 years of age and have received the Sacrament of Confirmation or in the Confirmation class. If married, the marriage needs to be recognized by the Catholic Church.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion serve in many ways. They assist with the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass and funerals, they may bring communion to parishioners who are homebound or who reside in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Extraordinary Ministers must be 16 years of age and have received the Sacrament of Confirmation. If married, the marriage needs to be recognized by the Catholic Church.
Ushers/Greeters. Being a welcoming community is very important. Ushers/Greeters are the first face of the parish. They greet those coming into our church, offer assistance to those in need, distribute parish bulletins, take up the collection, and distribute other materials as needed. Ushers/Greeters are needed at Weekend Mass, Holy Day Masses and Funerals. Ushers must be 14 years of age and have received the Sacrament of Confirmation or in the Conformation class. If married, the marriage needs to be recognized by the Catholic Church.
Gift Bearers carry bread and wine to the altar during the Offertory Procession at Mass. Families, groups, or individuals are welcome to volunteer to serve as gift bearers.
Sacristans make sure the sacramental supplies (hosts, wine, chalices, linens, etc.) are in place before Mass. There is also an opportunity to assist with washing and ironing linens; cleaning water fonts and refilling holy water.