The Liturgical Ministry at St. Thomas Aquinas/St. John Student Center offers many service opportunities, such as:
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Lector
- Role: proclaim the first and second scripture readings during Mass as well as the prayers of the faithful and the announcements.
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Time Commitment: after initial training, lectors spend time prayerfully preparing the readings and sign up in advance to read at specific Masses.
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Eucharistic Minister
- Role: distribute communion at Mass
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Time Commitment: after initial training, Eucharistic ministers sign in when they arrive at Mass; there are no pre-assigned time commitments.
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Sacristan and Altar Server
- Role: prepare the space and liturgical vessels before Mass, assist the presider during Mass, and assist in cleaning the liturgical vessels after Mass
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Time Commitment: after initial training, sacristans and altar servers sign up in advance to serve at specific Masses, arriving 45 minutes before Mass and staying 30 minutes after Mass.
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Hospitality Ministers
- Role: meet and greet parishioners before Mass. Pass out bulletins following mass, assist in recruiting volunteers to bring up the gifts at offertory.
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Time Commitment: after initial training, Hospitality ministers sign up in advance to serve at specific Masses, arriving 20 minutes before Mass and staying 20 minutes after Mass.
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Art and Environment
- Role: prepare and decorate the worship space to reflect the different liturgical seasons.
- Time Commitment: varies, usually a few hours at various times throughout the liturgical year.
| Calendar (Next 10 Upcoming Events) | |
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Mon, September 13
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Eucharistic Minister Training |
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Tue, September 14
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Eucharistic Minister Training |
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Mon, September 20
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Lector Training |
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Mon, September 20
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Lector Training |