Liturgical Ministries

Sacristans 
They prepare all vessels and liturgical books before Mass and clean and store all vessels (chalices and ciboriums) after Mass. They also open and unlock the church before Mass (5pm and 8am) and make sure to lock all doors after Mass is over (5pm and 12:30pm). assist the celebrant with the distribution of Holy Communion, and help the priest clean and store the sacred vessels after Mass. If interested, please contact the parish office 503-873-2044.
 

Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Communion at Mass
They distribute the Communion (Bread and Wine) at Mass. Training and commissioning is required; ministers must have received the Sacraments of Initiation. If you are interested in becoming an EMHC at Mass, please contact the Parish Office for additional information.

Lectors 
Proclamation of the Scripture during Mass is the ministry of lectors.  Training and commissioning are required, as well as an ongoing study of Scripture.  If you are interested in becoming a Lector, please contact the Parish Office for additional information.

Altar Servers 
Young people perform this ministry at Mass, weddings, funerals, etc.  You may become an Altar Server after your First Communion and be regularly attending Mass.  Training is necessary and provided before entering this ministry.   For more information, please contact Deacon James Thurman at Thurman.jb0511@gmail.com or by calling the office 503-873-2044.
 

Parish Musicians 
One of the essential elements for prayerful participation in the liturgy is music.  Music ministers incorporate the themes of the liturgical year and select music for our celebrations.  We have many different Musical styles enhancing our Masses.  Please consider this engaging Ministry.  Musicians and vocalists always welcome, please call the office to volunteer.
 

Ushers/ Greeters 
Ushers offer assistance in greeting people, in seating people, take up the collection, distributing bulletins, and assisting with emergencies. Anyone over the age of 16 may be an Usher. Contact Art Cocker through the Parish Office.
 

Environment Committee
This ministry oversee the flower arrangements as well as the decorations for our Masses as dictated by the liturgical season. Interested in helping as part of this team, please contact the Parish Office for more information.