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Parish Ministries
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Extraordinary ministers present the Body and Blood of Christ to those who come to Holy Communion at all liturgies. Ministers are scheduled to distribute communion during Masses on Saturday evenings, Sundays and Holy days. They also volunteer at weekday Masses as needed.
Lectors
Lectors engage the parish community in thoughtful reflection on the Word of God through proclamation of the scriptures, prayers of the faithful, responsorial psalms, general intercessions and petitions. Lectors are scheduled to read during Masses on Saturday evenings, Sundays and Holy days. They also volunteer at weekday Masses as needed.
Ministry Instructions
Adult Mass Servers
Adult servers assist the priest who presides at Mass, become involved in the parish, and become an integral part of the celebration of the liturgy. Adult servers are often required for weekday and funeral Masses. Training is provided.
Youth Mass Servers
Boys and girls grades 5-12 are invited to become servers for the Masses. They may join at any time. This is an opportunity for youth to assist the priests who preside at Mass, become involved in the parish, and become an integral part of the celebration of the liturgy. Training is provided.
How To Get Involved
You can contact the Coldwater office at 419-678-4802 or the Ft. Recovery office at 419-375-4153 and speak to one of the office staff. Or fill out the online request form below and let us know which ministry you are interested in and someone will reach out to you.