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Liturgy Activities
Altar Linen Care
The Women of OLGC launder and iron altar cloths and small linens at
home on a rotating weekly basis.
Skill: a caring eye for detail and desire to help behind the scenes.
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Altar Servers (Guidelines for the Ministry of Server)
All boys and girls in the parish in grades 4 through 12 are invited to serve Mass on a rotating basis for Saturday
vigil and Sunday Masses, and may serve at weddings, funerals and other Parish liturgical functions. Click on the
words "Altar Server Invite & Registration" for the training schedule and registration.
Click on the words "Altar Servers" above to review the "Guidelines for the Ministry of Server."
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Church Environment
Coordinates the placement and maintenance of flowers, plants, and season decorations in the Church and Chapel
for seasons and feasts; rotates duties every 3-4 weeks.
Special skills: enjoy working with plants.
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Baptismal Bibs
The Women of OLGC sew small white bibs with hand embroidered cross
for presentation to each infant at Baptism; work done at home.
Special skills: basic sewing skills and enjoyment of needlework.
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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Serve the parish by assisting priest in the distribution of the Body and Blood at Masses each weekend and special
feasts; opportunity to serve the homebound and hospitalized parishioners. Diocesan commissioning extends the right to
serve for 5 years. Diocesan and parish training required.
Diocesan Requirement: 21 years of age and in Good Standing with the Church
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Lectors
Proclaim God’s Word at all Sunday liturgies, feast days, and special services; assignments rotate every 4 weeks
through scheduled Masses; training required and provided.
Diocesan Requirement: Confirmation and in Good Standing with the Church
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Liturgy Planning Committee
Group of dedicated and active parishioners meets once a month to help prepare, develop, and evaluate parish liturgies
and seasonal programs.
Special skills: willingness to learn, dedication to practice good liturgy.
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Music Ministries (Adults)
Open to voice and instruments. Four choirs available at present:
Contemporary Choir sings the 9:30 a.m. Mass,
Traditional Choir sings at the 11:15 a.m. Mass,
Young Adult Ensemble sings at the 5:30 p.m. Sunday Mass,
Resurrection Choir, sings at Funeral Masses.
Cantors lead the singing at each Mass except the 7:00 a.m.
Special skills: reading music is not a requirement; attendance at rehearsal once a week and before Mass,
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Sacristans
Fulfill duties to prepare the altar, sacred vessels, and vestments for each liturgy; open and close the church
when necessary. May assist at funerals. Training provided within parish.
Special skills: dependability, an eye to detail.
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Ushers/Greeters
Men, women, and young adults age 14 and up offer hospitality, assist at Communion, help when emergencies arise,
take up collections, distribute weekly bulletins, locate gift bearers.
Special skills: dependable, friendly disposition and quiet respect; training provided.
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Wedding Coordinators
Volunteers assist brides and their families during the the rehearsal and wedding day. They assist in organizing,
answer questions and offer hospitality to guests.
Special skills: willing to work certain weekend hours, pleasant disposition and dependability,
welcoming personality.
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