Liturgical Ministries
Altar Servers
Altar servers assist the celebrant in a variety of ways during the Mass, including preparing the sanctuary for the celebration of the Eucharist, as well as assisting during Mass and helping with cleanup afterward. Fourth through eighth grade and high school students in our parish are offered the opportunity each year to be trained as altar servers and to serve Sunday liturgies, funerals, and other special liturgies.
For information on becoming an Altar Server, please contact the Parish Office by completing the Volunteer Registration form at the end of this page, calling 309-827-8526 or by email at stmarysparish@frontier.com.
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion
​Extraordinary Ministers of Communion assist by distributing Holy Communion in both forms of host and cup. Extraordinary Ministers must be Catholics of good standing who regularly participate in Mass. You may sign up according to your availability and Mass choice.
Called to Serve: Eucharistic Minister Training
Are you feeling called to serve our parish in a special way? We invite you to prayerfully consider becoming a Eucharistic Minister. Whether you are new to this ministry or would like a refresher, please join us for training:
Saturday, October 3, 10:00 am in the Church
Come learn, ask questions, and prepare to serve our parish community with reverence and joy. We would love to have you!
Email parishlife@stmarysschool.net for more information.
Lectors
Lectors proclaim the readings and read intercessions and announcements. Lectors must be Catholics of good standing who regularly participate in Mass. You may sign up according to your availability and Mass choice.
Ushers
​Ushers greet us on our arrival and help us find adequate seating before the service begins. They also collect our offerings and help us stay informed by presenting bulletins and other information both before and after Mass. Their primary task is to assist us as we gather to worship together.
Adoration
St. Mary's new tabernacle in the Chapel offers parishioners the opportunity to visit with Jesus, who is present in the Eucharist, during Adoration hours. Adoration in the Chapel began in February 2024 and about thirty people have committed an hour each to sit and pray before the exposed Eucharist Tuesday through Friday. Many testify to the peace, comfort and heightened sense of spiritual communion with the Lord that they experience during Adoration. We would like to have at least one person present during each hour of Adoration. Several one-hour time slots are available each day. Anyone who might like to sign up for a regular time, or just try out this devotional practice, should call the Parish office to add your name to the schedule.​​
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Adoration Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8 am to 4 pm; Wednesday 8 am to 8 pm
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Please contact the Parish Office for additional information.
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If you would like to be a part of one of these ministries please tap the link below to submit your information.
For any additional questions please contact the Parish Office
(309) 827-8526