Altar Servers :

Servers assist the priest on the altar during the celebration of the Mass. Training and practice sessions are scheduled throughout the year and times are announced in advance. Servers are scheduled approximately twice per month. Boys and girls must be in the fourth grade or higher to serve. They must have a desire to serve God by being an example of reverent worship, assisting the priest, and participating in the Mass by listening, praying, singing, and responding. They must be able to follow directions consistently and reverently and be flexible enough to carry out spontaneous directions from the priest or deacon.

Altar Society:

Elizabeth Laird - 259-1453 - chiyo@peoplepc.com

Arts and Environment:

This group helps to decorate the church for the liturgical seasons, especially Easter and Christmas. Do you ever wonder who sets up the annual Nativity Scene or who waters all the plants? Do you enjoy making floral arrangements? If you are blessed with artistic skills or you have a green thumb, this ministry would welcome your talents!

Celina Mendieta- 259-3126

Building & Grounds Maintenance:

This group provides the manual dexterity to perform minor repairs and necessary physical plant maintenance not included in facilities contract service. The scope of this work is broad in nature and similar to routine home and yard maintenance. Examples of the type of work performed by this group include: planting and caring for shrubs, trees and flowers as well as making minor repairs to electrical, plumbing, and sprinkler systems.

Extraordinary Ministry:

An Extraordinary Minister is a person chosen to help the Priest distribute the body and blood of Jesus Christ at Holy Mass to all those who come forward to receive this Blessed Sacrament. An Extraordinary Minister should be a person who believes in the true presence of Jesus Christ in the bread and wine and who has a clear love of the Mass and devotion to the Blessed Sacrament. The Eucharistic Ministers also take communion to parishioners who are sick and homebound.

Sarah Sheldon - 259-3944 sarahshelcon@ecpi.com

Lectors:

The Lector proclaims the word of God during Mass in the Liturgy of the Word. Two Lectors are scheduled for each Mass and usually read once every five weeks. The Lectors read the first and second readings and, when the Deacon is not present, the Prayers of the Faithful. Training is provided as needed. Consider sharing your talents by proclaiming God’s Word!

Brian Hill - 335-5138 hillbri@austin.rr.com

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Music Ministry:

This is an opportunity to share your love for music in the liturgy. Our mission is to enhance the celebration of all of the rites of the church; to support and encourage congregational singing; and to enjoy the fellowship of one another. Besides preparing for each weekend Mass, we participate in other celebrations such as First Holy Communion, Confirmation and major Liturgical masses (Christmas and Easter). This means a commitment of time and a little talent as we gather weekly for practice. Some of us read music, and some of us don't. Some play an instrument; and for some, our only instrument is our voice. There are no auditions. We only ask that you be willing to make a commitment to practice and share your time and talents with your church family. We laugh together, pray together, cry together, and through it all, always sing together. Won’t you join us and be a part of this “noteworthy” ministry?

Jo Lynn Kohutek - 259-1311 (5:00 Saturday Mass)
Dave and Therese Randall - 259-8953 (8:30 Sunday Mass)
Carlos Gonzalez - 528-8624 (10:15 Sunday Mass)
Dulce and Alfredo Corral (12:00 Sunday/Spanish Mass)

Pro-Life Ministry:

This ministry and all of our efforts promoting greater respect for human life
are under the patronage or Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother and Patroness of the Unborn. Holy Mother of God, Pray for Us! Please see our Calendar, Files and Photos section for more Respect Life information and activities at our Parish & Diocese.
Please call the lead contact for more information or to sign up for the group.
"[At] the origin of every human being there is not something haphazard
or chance, but a loving plan of God." -Pope Benedict XVI

Mark and LydiaWatson at email2lydia-prolife@yahoo.com

Technology Ministry:

The Technology Ministry supports the church in its growing requirement for the use of technology to support the parish. This Ministry focuses on technology systems such as:

Public Address
Lighting
Telephone
Computer network and
Computers

Members of this ministry who have backgrounds and experience (to include hardware /software) in the areas mentioned above meet on a regular basis. Members discuss, review and plan ways to support and improve on the systems that support the church on the whole. If you have a background in any of these technology areas and would like to help, this is a ministry for you.

Usher Ministry:

This ministry is an important part of being active in the Church. The usher serves the congregation during Mass. Some of the duties of the usher are: taking the collection during the Offertory, seating people in the Church, guiding people during Communion, monitoring the lighting during the services, handling individual situations, and distribution of church bulletins after Mass. This is a rewarding ministry for men and women to serve the Church and God’s people!

Weekend Nursery:

The weekend nursery provides childcare for children from infant to 4 year olds Sundays at the 8:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Masses. Parents who use the nursery are urged to sign up and work in the nursery at least once per month.

The nursery is run by volunteers, who are indispensable as they care for our very important little parishioners who are not yet ready to understand the Word of God. When volunteers are not able to serve at the Mass they are scheduled for, they are asked to please refer to the nursery list on their schedule to find a replacement. There are games, coloring, block building and many more fun things for your children. Please consider putting your child in the nursery in order to provide a more prayerful worship experience for you and our whole congregation. Come check us out!

Martha Collins - 260-1654

Youth Group:

The goal of our ministry is to empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today. We foster young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community while achieving total personal and spiritual growth of each young person.

Our Youth Ministry program is for high school youth (grades 9-12) and middle school youth (grades 6-8). The Middle School Youth Group meets once a month for a service or spiritual activity that is always fun. We also host a Spring and Fall retreat. This ministry needs people over the age of 22 who can help with chaperone or driving duties.

The High School Youth Group meets weekly for faith, food and fun. Also, we go on trips, retreats and we do missionary work. We also assist with the liturgy and plan fundraising activities to support our parish.

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