Funeral Liaison Committee offers support, prayers and guidance to grieving families who wish to prepare a personalized funeral for a loved one. The volunteer meets with the family, usually at the church, to plan the Mass.
| Volunteer Position | Funeral Liaison Minister | |
|---|---|---|
| Required of Volunteer | Sensitivity and compassion for the grieving; comfortable interaction with those who are experiencing a loss; a sense of the healing powers of scriptures and music selected for a funeral liturgy; available during the day and, if needed, on a weekend. | |
| Experience Necessary | No | |
| Training Required | 2 two-hour sessions. | |
| When is Training | Scheduled as needed. | |
| Time Commitment | Flexible. 1-2 hours when called to help; teams rotate. | |
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Intercessions committee meets weekly so that writers can prepare intercessions for upcoming weekend Masses, Holy Days, Civic Holidays, and other special celebrations to include current needs.
| Volunteer Position | Intercession Committee Member | |
|---|---|---|
| Required of the Volunteer | Practicing Catholic, registered parishioner. A strong prayer life; good understanding of Scripture; love for and willingness to reflect on Scripture, and strong writing skills. Computer skills are a plus, but not required. | |
| Experience Necessary | No | |
| Training Required | Participation in the process. | |
| Time Commitment | Attendance at meetings, scheduled according to group need. Weekly personal prayer time spent in reflection on upcoming Sunday or feast day scripture readings. | |
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Liturgical Environment Committee ministers maintain and create the physical environment surrounding the Mass and liturgical events to enhance the worship experience.
Ministers of Hospitality are men, women, teens and children of all ages who welcome and host weekend Masses as well as Holy Day Masses, Civic Holiday Masses and special occasions. These ministers create a welcoming and prayerful atmosphere for worship. They greet and seat people in a caring and orderly manner while assisting those with special needs. They also direct Communion lines with reverent attention and assist with the Offertory Collection. Seasonal ministers are always needed.
| Volunteer Position | Minister of Hospitality | |
|---|---|---|
| Required of the Volunteer | Registered parishioner who exhibits characteristics of hospitality. | |
| Experience Necessary | No | |
| Training Required | One workshop. | |
| When is Training | Scheduled as needed. | |
| Time Commitment | Serve at same Mass every 3 weeks or more frequently. Willingness to volunteer for Masses celebrating special events as able. Required to attend an annual workshop. | |
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This worship band comprises singers and instrumentalists, from middle school up to adult, who provide music at the 5:00 pm Sunday Life Teen Mass. You must be very proficient with your instrument or vocals. Other activities include Outreach Concerts, full weekend retreats and other music events. Contact c4e005c40c16090ae1c611050d101813de0e090a0ae40917140d160d18191705121813d20707c6e2ee090a0ac4ea0d181e070c0516100917e0d305e2c40518c4180c09c4f405160d170cc4f30a0a0d0709c4dbd6dbd2dbd6dad2dcd8dbdbc41cd7d4daTz2x9WoBQjqIQ9LOlFG31hsltFsexm6caesar This page part is protected against spam bots and web crawlers. In order to be displayed you need to enable Javascript in your browser, and then reload the page. .
6:00 pm Saturday Vigil Choir
Rehearsals are Thursdays from 7:00 pm and Saturday before Mass from 5:00 pm to 5:50 pm.
8:30 am Sunday Family Choir
Rehearsals are Mondays from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Membership is not limited to families; children, teens and adults participate. Instrumentalists are always welcome.
10:15 am Sunday Choir
Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Participants include high school youth and adults.
Noon Sunday Ensemble
Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm.
Music Ministry is for men, women, teens and children who wish to praise the Lord through music. Vocalists and instrumentalists are welcome. Espiritu Santo has several choirs:
6:00 pm Saturday Vigil Choir
Rehearsals are Thursdays from 7:00 pm and Saturday before Mass from 5:00 pm to 5:50 pm.
8:30 am Sunday Family Choir
Rehearsals are Mondays from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Membership is not limited to families; children, teens and adults participate. Instrumentalists are always welcome.
10:15 am Sunday Choir
Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Participants include high school youth and adults.
Noon Sunday Ensemble
Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm.
Life Teen Mass
This worship band comprises singers and instrumentalists, from middle school up to adult, who provide music at the 5:00 pm Sunday Life Teen Mass.
Seasonal Choirs are formed for special occasions and include the Festival Choir which ministers at Christmas Midnight Mass, the Triduum Choir which ministers at Holy Week Liturgies.
| Volunteer Position | Vocal and/or Instrumental Music Minister | |
|---|---|---|
| Required of the Volunteer | Able to sing or play an instrument. Must be a registered Parishioner. | |
| Experience Necessary | No experience for choir members. Instrumentalists and cantors should exhibit a level of competency necessary for the ministry and may be required to audition for the music director. | |
| Training Required | Yes. Rehearsal with Cantor before scheduled Mass. | |
| Time Commitment: | Weekly rehearsal, singing at the same Mass each week, annual workshop. | |
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Sacristans prepare and clear the altar vessels for Mass on weekends, weekdays and for special occasions. Sacristan-servers also serve as altar servers for weekday Masses, weddings, funerals or special occasions when youth servers are not available.
| Volunteer Position | Sacristan | |
|---|---|---|
| Required of the Volunteer | Practicing Catholic, registered parishioner in good standing with the Church. Exhibits great love for the Mass and reverence for all vessels that are used for its celebration. Good organizational skills are a plus. | |
| Experience Necessary | No | |
| Training Required | Regular Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist training and one-on-one training with a skilled sacristan. Training is on an individual basis. Required to attend one sacristan organizational meeting a year and one annual workshop. | |
| Time Commitment | Depends upon sacristan schedule and your availability. | |
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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist the priest in the sacred ministry of giving the Body and Blood of Christ to the assembled community. They welcome each person as a brother or sister in the Lord and make the moment of Communion a faith-filled encounter with the living Christ. Each candidate for this ministry must be a registered parishioner of Espiritu Santo in good standing with the church.
| Volunteer Position | Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion | |
|---|---|---|
| Experience Necessary | No | |
| Training Required | Attendance is required at two weekend workshops for preparation and one annual workshop in the Fall. | |
| When is Training | Training sessions are held twice a year in January and September | |
| Time Commitment | Ministers serve at one of the weekend Masses every 3rd Sunday with the opportunity to serve at weekday Masses and special events. Weekday and holyday ministers serve as their schedules allow | |
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The ministry of altar server includes boys and girls in grades 4 and above. These young people will assist the priest or deacon in the celebration of the Mass and other special liturgies. Parents must be registered parishioners of Espiritu Santo.
| Volunteer Position | Altar Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Required of the Volunteer | Those who have received First Holy Communion and are in the 4th grade and above are eligible to become altar servers. Candidates must be able to learn reverence and accept responsibility. | |
| Experience Necessary | No | |
| Training Required | Five mandatory workshops held on Sunday afternoons. Training is important even if you have served at another Church. | |
| When is Training | In the Fall. | |
| Time Commitment | Serve at assigned Mass every 3 weeks, on a rotating basis, and as scheduled for special liturgies. Attendance at an annual meeting is required. | |
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Lectors are those men and women who proclaim God’s Word at weekday and weekend Masses and at special services. Good public speaking skills and a passion for the Word of the Lord are required for this ministry.
Lector Schedule 02/23 - 04/20 (rev)
| Volunteer Position | Adult Lector | |
|---|---|---|
| Required of the Volunteer | Practicing Catholic, of college age and older, registered parishioner in good standing with the Church. Must exhibit high quality reading skills with ability to proclaim well the Word of God. Love for Scripture and willingness to reflect on its message. | |
| Experience Necessary | No | |
| Training Required | Audition required. If accepted must attend 2 workshops. Required to attend an annual workshop. | |
| When is Training | Scheduled as needed. | |
| Time Commitment: | Weekend lectors read once every 3-4 weeks. Must be committed to spend needed time in preparation before each assignment. | |
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Teen Lectors proclaim the Word of the Lord at the 8:30 am Masses and 5:00 pm Life Teen Masses on Sunday. Parents should be registered Espiritu Santo parishioners.
| Volunteer Position | Teen Lector | |
|---|---|---|
| Required of the Volunteer | Must be in 6th-12th grade and have high quality oral reading skills with an ability to proclaim well the Word of God. | |
| Experience Necessary | No | |
| Training Required | Upon acceptance into the program there is ongoing formation. | |
| When is Training | Practice is required the week before you read, usually on Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. in the Church. | |
| Time Commitment | All Lectors are assigned to read once every 3-6 weeks. Must be committed to spend the needed time in preparation before each assignment and attend practice. | |
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