St. Michael's offers a variety of liturgical ministries that parishioners may get involved in:
Acolytes
A group of men and women who volunteer to serve at funeral Masses and other liturgical functions as needed. Contact Fr. Marc for more information.
Altar Guild
The altar guild serves the parish by cleaning and maintaining the various items used in the sacred liturgy. For example, the altar guild take care of the altar linens (e.g., corporals, purificators), clean and polish the sacred vessels such as chalices, change the candles, etc. For more information, contact Ann Lynch through the parish office.
Altar Servers
Altar servers serve the priest at Mass. This ministry is open to children and young men and women who have made their First Eucharist / First Holy Communion; servers must attend a training session prior to serving. Contact Deacon Eric Lambert for more information.
Art and Environment
The Art and Environment team is responsible for the interior decoration of the church in keeping with the liturgical seasons, especially for Christmas and Easter. Contact Joan Bater through the parish office.
Cantors
Cantors sing or chant the Responsorial Psalm, and may sing or chant other proper parts, such as the Alleluia verse, at Mass. Contact John Kelly through the parish office for more information. Audition required.
Holy Communion for the Homebound
This ministry serves those parishioners in both nursing and residential homes who are unable to attend Mass. Volunteers being the Eucharist to the homebound, and generally serve on a rotating basis. Please contact Fr. Schultz or Karen Schalitz, the parish nurse, for more information.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist in the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass. Contact Fr. Marc for more information.
Lectors
Lectors proclaim God's Word (except for the Gospel) at Mass. Contact Fr. Marc for more information.
Ushers and Greeters
Ushers and greeters welcome people to St Michael's and assist them in finding appropriate seating in the church. Ushers also assist at Mass by taking up the collection and bringing the gifts to the altar at the offertory. Please contact Russ Walker at walkerrussellc@aol.com for more information.