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To volunteer for any of our liturgical ministries, please contact James Langford, Coordinator of Music & Liturgy (unless otherwise specified). We use Ministry Scheduler Pro to schedule these positions for each Mass. If you have not yet signed up or need help doing so, please contact our parish office at 608.238.3471.
Altar Servers
Servers assist the priest celebrant during Mass. In this role, they light the candles, bear incense, lead the entrance and offertory processions, hold the Missal during the prayers, and prepare the altar for celebration of the Eucharist. Children may begin serving in fourth grade (please contact Peggie Hansen, Director of Religious Education, to inquire about training)
Time: 1.25 hours per MassDaily Mass Servers
Daily Mass servers set up for daily Mass, proclaim the readings, and serve at the altar. We need lectors/servers at our 8:30 AM Masses (Tues.-Sat). Commitment varies—usually it is one day a week, every other week.
Time: Usually 1 day per week, bi-weeklyExtraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
The Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC) assists the priest in the distribution of the Body of Christ at Mass and the Precious Blood at Christmas, Easter, and Corpus Christi. Must have received the Sacrament of Confirmation. Diocesan training is required prior to serving.
Time: 10 minutes per MassFuneral Mass Servers
Funeral servers assist the priest celebrant at funeral liturgies by leading the entrance and exit processions, holding the holy water bucket for sprinkling, preparing the altar for the celebration of the Eucharist, and bearing incense. Funeral servers are contacted as needed.
Time: Sporadically, as needed, 1+ hour per funeral MassGift Bearers
Gift Bearers present the monetary offering, as well as the bread and wine, to the priest. A family or several people are needed for this role.
Time: 5 minutes per MassGreeters
Help provide a simple act of hospitality by meeting people outside before Mass, opening the door, and welcoming them to Blessed Sacrament on behalf of the parish community. Greeters help Mass attendees get in the spirit to worship, promote community, are a welcoming presence to those passersby, and provide practical services (help with car doors, holding an umbrella, extending an arm to the elderly, answering questions, etc.) when needed. There are no scheduling requirements; just arrive a few minutes early for Sunday Masses.
Time: 5 minutes per Mass | Contact: John Schmitz ([email protected])Lectors
Lectors proclaim the Word of God at Mass. This person must have received the Sacrament of Confirmation. Two lectors are scheduled at each Sunday liturgy, with one also reading the Prayers of the Faithful.
Time: 1+ hour per MassMass Coordinators (Sacristans)
Mass Coordinators set up for Mass and clean up afterward. Beforehand, the Mass coordinator sets out the hosts, water and wine cruets, patens, and chalices, appropriate to the liturgy. At the end of Mass, he or she puts away whatever will not be necessary for the next liturgy and washes the liturgical linens.
Time: 1.5 hours per MassUshers
Ushers welcome and assist congregants at each liturgy by distributing worship aids, directing worshippers to open seating, collecting the offering, facilitating the communion procession, handing out bulletins, and cleaning up the pews after Mass.
Time: 1+ hour per Mass
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Blessed Sacrament Choir
We sing in four-part harmony at one Sunday Mass each week, as well as other important liturgies in the liturgical year (e.g., Christmas Eve, etc.). Rehearsal is on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:00 PM. The choir does not rehearse during the summer months.
Time: 3 hours per week
Contact: James Langford, Coordinator of Music & LiturgyCantors
Cantors lead the congregation in song at our Saturday vigils and 8:00 AM Sunday liturgies.
Time: 2 hours per week
Contact: James Langford, Coordinator of Music & LiturgyFeast Day Choir
Depending on availability, various singers come together to sing on pre-selected feast days.
Time: Sporadically, as needed
Contact: Pamela BradfordFuneral Choir
Depending on availability, various singers come together to provide music at parishioner funerals.
Time: Sporadically, as needed
Contact: Pamela BradfordHandbell Choir
Handbells practice on Monday evenings and play at various Masses between October and May.
Time: 1 hour per week, 1+ hours per Mass
Contact: Francie WesleyThe Ryan Group
The Ryan group is a small guitar-based group of singers led by Betsy and Pat Ryan. For over 30 years, this choir has sung twice a month on Saturday evenings and select feast days.
Time: 3 hours per month
Contact: Pat Ryan
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