Adoration of the Eucharist
We gather in the Church to pray together mostly in silence, in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, on Monday afternoons from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Adoration is open to everyone, and Jesus would love to meet you there.
Altar Servers
Boys and girls grades 3 or higher are invited to this ministry. An altar server is an assistant to the priest during Mass and other liturgies. Servers are also needed for weddings and funerals. New servers receive an initial training. Ongoing ‘refresher’ opportunities are offered.
Eucharistic Minister
Eucharistic ministers assist the priest in distributing the Body and Blood of Christ during Mass. The ministry is founded on a deep understanding of the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. This ministry is open to fully initiated parishioners who are at least 16 years of age. Eucharistic ministers are scheduled on a rotation basis.
New Eucharistic ministers receive three hours of initial training.
Gift Bearers – Procession with the Gifts
The procession symbolizes the fact that the gifts, the bread and wine, and the offertory basket, come from the people. The gifts represent us, and the people who bring them to the altar emphasize the fact that “we” the congregation are asking Msgr. Terry Stewart to take these gifts and to offer them to God in our name. The procession from the very rear of the Church demonstrates that everyone from the last pew to the first is included. If you wish to represent your parish in this way, please see Sr. Bernie Gazda at least ten minutes before Mass.
Greeters
This ministry presents the welcoming face of Holy Family Parish. It is a simple and uncomplicated activity of welcoming those who enter the church for our weekend Masses. All that is required is a willingness to say hello and greet fellow parishioners and visitors in a friendly way. By joining this ministry as an individual or a family, you can add to the warmth and welcoming spirit of our parish.
Music Ministries – Choir Information
Music ministry is a living, vital part of our celebrations at Holy Family. Each individual breathes their own life and prayer into the music that we sing. The choir welcomes all who have a desire to sing in traditional four-part harmony. The choir is open to high schoolers and older.
The instrumental Ensemble is an opportunity for players of all instruments to share their music skills in praise of God.
Contact our Music Director, Dick Hoogterp, with questions or for more information: 887-8222 (ext 113)
Seven Sisters Apostolate
We offer committed prayerful support for our Priest by offering one Holy Hour each day, specifically for him. Each of the Seven Sisters commits to one specific day of the week, at a time that works best for them, to pray for our Priest, ideally in the Presence of the Blessed Sacrament. We also have several Subs who are willing to cover for any of the Sisters when necessary.
Ushers
Men and women of at least high school age are welcome to assist at Mass in this ministry. Ushers assist with seating; organize the collection at the time of the preparation of the gifts; distribute bulletins; and tidy up the church after the liturgy.
The heart of an usher is the heart of a servant doing work for their Lord, Jesus. Col 3:23-24