Liturgical Enviroment
A creative ministry devoted to enhancing the beauty and prayerfulness of sacred environments for all of the liturgies and celebrations throughout the liturgical year.
Liturgical Linens
Serve for a month, washing, drying and ironing the linens used for our liturgical celebrations.
Liturgical Ministers
Includes Altar Servers, Eucharistic Ministers, Gift Bearers, Greeters/Ushers and Lectors. Training, spiritual formation and on-going support is provided for all who participate in these ministries.
Contact the office at (805) 544-2357 ext. 12
Alter Server Ministry
Opportunities for youth (eight years and older) who have received their First Eucharist and who are interested in serving at parish liturgies. Training offered by Fr. Michael Cicinato.
Eucharist Ministers
Parishioners who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation are welcome and encouraged to serve as minister of the body and blood at parish liturgies.
Training offered by Elaine Gardiner.
Gift Bearers
Opportunities for families and individuals to present the gifts during parish liturgies.
Lectors
Lectors are called to proclaim the Word of God for parish liturgies throughout the Church year. New lectors receive a short training session to review current guidelines and procedures before serving.
Training offered by Julianna Winninghoff
Ushers/Greeters
Greeters/Ushers create and maintain a climate of hospitality at parish liturgies throughout the church year. Greeters/Ushers assist people with seating and distribution of collection baskets.
Liturgy Planning and Coordination
Our parish Liturgy Planning Committee meets seasonally to plan our prayer and worship celebrations. Our ministry includes prayerfully reflecting on the scriptures together and planning rituals that ensure our community's "full and active participation" in the liturgy. People of all ages and experience with liturgical planning are welcome to participate. Additionally, we train parishioners to serve as liturgical coordinators for all of the major celebrations.
Music Ministry
Music is at the heart of Catholic worship and a major component of the liturgical life of our parish. We offer a variety of opportunities for participation and leadership at all of our weekend, holy day and special celebrations. Our ministry includes children, youth, young adults and adults serving as as cantors, instrumentalists and choir members. We provide training, supervision, inservice and workshops to support parishioners who serve our community as music ministers.
