by Dan Fuerst | Apr 12, 2022 | Ministry
The Altar and Rosary Society financially supports the needs of the parish — primarily liturgical supplies (candles, wine, hosts, flowers) through fund-raising activities. The Society also provides a Funeral Meal Ministry for families and friends of deceased...
by Dan Fuerst | Apr 12, 2022 | Ministry
Ushers assist SHOJ Parish during Lord’s Day and special Masses in a variety of ways: welcoming congregants and helping them feel welcome; assuring smooth communion processions, collecting the offertory donations; and distributing bulletins and programs. Volunteers...
by Dan Fuerst | Apr 12, 2022 | Ministry
Lectors proclaim the Scriptures prayerfully at Mass to allow God’s people to receive the Lord’s presence in the Word of God. Ministers are trained and then spend time preparing before Mass depending on each Lector’s need. A Lector’s Workbook is provided to each Lector...
by Dan Fuerst | Apr 11, 2022 | Ministry
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the Sick take Holy Communion to those who cannot be with us for the Lord’s Day liturgies, including the ill, the hospitalized, the home-bound, and those residing in nursing and assisted-living homes. This ministry requires...
by Dan Fuerst | Apr 11, 2022 | Ministry
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist the priest and deacon by distributing Holy Communion at Sunday and Holy Day Masses. Ministers assigned to Mass are expected to fulfill their assignment or find their own substitute. Requirements to serve in this...
