by Dan Fuerst | Apr 12, 2022 | Liturgy & Worship Ministries, 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 | Liturgy & Worship Ministries, 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 | Liturgy & Worship Ministries, Ministry, Outreach & Service
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 | Liturgy & Worship Ministries, 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...
by Dan Fuerst | Apr 11, 2022 | Ministry, Operations & Support Ministries
This ministry of service keeps the house of God clean and respectful of the Lord’s presence and the presence of God’s people. Those who assist in this ministry are asked to commit 1½ to 2 hours a week and contact Helen Klaas at (330) 336-4826.
by Dan Fuerst | Apr 11, 2022 | Ministry
Children’s Liturgy of the Word provides young children (preschool and early elementary school age) of the parish an opportunity between September and May to experience the Scriptures at a level and in an atmosphere more suited to their ages and understanding during...
