Liturgical Ministries

Altar Servers assist the priest at liturgical functions, especially during the Sacrifice of the Mass.  Altar Servers can be young or old, male or female, provided they have completed the Third Grade and received First Holy Communion.  For more information contact Barb Dombroski.

Lectors publicly proclaim the Word of God and offer the Prayer of the Faithful.  If you are interested in becoming a lector contact Barb Dombroski.

Extra-Ordinary Ministers of the Holy Eucharist are lay people who are commissioned to assist in the distribution of Holy Communion when enough priests or deacons are not available.  Some Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Eucharist are also trained and commissioned to bring Holy Communion to sick or homebound parishioners.  

Eucharistic Set-Up Ministers are lay people who arrive 20-30 minutes prior to Mass to prepare the credence table for the Sacrifice of the Mass, then tend to the care and storage of sacred vessels following Mass. They generally also serve as one of the Eucharistic Ministers during Mass.  For more information please contact Barb Dombroski.

Ushers serve in teams that alternate months of service.  They offer hospitality and help ensure the safety and smooth flow of the congregation. Ushering is a wonderful opportunity for families to serve together in a ministry.  For more information contact Barb Dombroski.

Junior Ushers are at least in the 5th grade, and have a parent who ushers at the same Mass.  For more information contact Barb Dombroski.

Greeters help set a welcoming atmosphere by smiling, opening doors, shaking hands and engaging parishioners and visitors as they enter the narthex.  Men and women, young and old can be Greeters. This ministry is perfect for families, parents and children who would like to serve together!

Our convenient online Ministry Scheduler allows each volunteer to set parameters for dates, times and frequency of service, so each minister’s schedule may be tailored to accommodate personal and family life.  Certain ministries also offer the option to serve as needed or as available.

Baptisms at Holy Family Parish are generally scheduled for one weekend Mass each month.  As availability allows, Baptism Ministers assist with the set-up/clean-up for baptisms, and with hospitality for families who are celebrating the Sacrament.  This ministry is perfect for parents and children who would like to serve together!  Contact the Parish Office for more information.

As availability allows, Funeral Ministers assist with one or more of the different aspects of funeral services: prayer at Vigil Services, liturgical ministry during a Funeral Mass, set-up/clean-up before and after a Funeral Mass, prayer at graveside services, general hospitality to grieving families. Contact Barb Dombroski for more information.

Members of this team work behind the scenes to decorate the narthex and church space according to liturgical seasons and events. Artistic sense is not required, as the ministry can involve everything from ironing and sewing, to watering flowers, to helping haul boxes and set up Christmas trees.  Some tasks need to be done at the church while some can be done at home. Time commitment varies and can be flexible, depending on the liturgical season.  For more information contact Barb Dombroski.

Laundering the Altar Server albs is a behind-the-scenes ministry that is generally shared by several ministers who alternate on a monthly basis, bringing used albs home for washing and hanging. For more information contact Barb Dombroski.

Laundering the Altar Server albs is a behind-the-scenes ministry that is generally shared by several ministers who alternate on a monthly basis, bringing used albs home for washing and hanging. For more information contact Barb Dombroski.