ALTAR SERVERS

Boys and girls are eligible to become altar servers. Training sessions are required.

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are entrusted to administer the Body and Blood of Christ at each Eucharistic service. Some distribute the Eucharist to parishioners who are homebound, in the hospital, or in nursing homes.

GREETERS

In order to foster a sense of community and hospitality, a group of smiling, outgoing volunteers greet parishioners each weekend at selected masses. Greeters are posted at each entrance of the church. As parishioners enter, they are welcomed with a smile, handshake, hello, and an opened door. Greeters also share their hospitality at other parish related activities as requested.

LECTORS

Lectors proclaim the Word of God at weekend, Holy Day and special liturgies throughout the year. Mass preferences are accepted.

LITURGICAL PLANNING

The liturgical planning committee is responsible for planning certain special liturgies and decorating the church for the different liturgical seasons throughout the year. Planning includes the Mass of Remembrance in memory of the deceased in the parish who have died throughout the year, the Graduation Mass honoring all recent high school, college, and trade school graduates, the ritual mass for the Anointing of the Sick, and a Thanksgiving Mass on Thanksgiving Day. The committee works closely with the music minister to incorporate music and song into the liturgies. This committee also provides the appropriate training for the Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, and Altar Servers.

LITURGY OF THE WORD WITH CHILDREN

In the preparation and celebration of liturgies with children, the goal is to lead the children toward celebration of Mass with adults. After the opening prayer, all children ages four to ten are invited to celebrate the Liturgy of the Word in a special worship area in the church social hall. The children explore and discover the meaning of the scriptures on their own level.

Before the Eucharistic Prayer begins, the children are led back to the general assembly. The Liturgy of the Word with Children occurs on the third Sunday of each month from September to May at the 9:30 AM Mass.

MUSIC MINISTRY

Adult Choir

The Adult Choir is an ensemble of men and women who support the worship service through the performance of sacred music. Rehearsals are held on Thursday from 7-9 PM in the church, September through Pentecost.

Cantors

The role of Cantor is a very ancient one, rooted in the Jewish Liturgy. Cantors proclaim the psalms and lead the congregation in song. Rehearsals are held every other Thursday from 6 - 7 PM.

Children's Choir

The Children's Choir is an ensemble of children who support the worship service through the performance of sacred music during selected liturgies throughout the year. Rehearsals for the selected liturgies are held on Wednesday from 6-7 PM in the church hall. Check the bulletin for more information.

Funerals

Planning booklets are provided through the Bereavement Team. Contact the Music Office for other Funeral Music questions.

Instrumentalists

Instrumentalists provide accompaniment at regular Sunday liturgies and special liturgies. For more information, contact the Music Office.

Resurrection Choir

The Resurrection Choir is a group of men and women who use their talent to help make the Funeral liturgy a more spiritual and comforting experience. There are no rehearsals.

Weddings

Special arrangements for weddings and funerals can be made by contacting the Music Office.

Young Adult Ensemble

The Ensemble consists of numerous instruments provide accompaniment and a small group of singers who lead the congregation in song during selected monthly Masses.

Youth Choir

The Youth Choir is a group of high school students who perform sacred music during selected liturgies involving the Youth Group.

ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Catholic students who participate in the catholic campus ministry at Robert Morris University are considered to be guest parishioners and are welcome at all services and functions of the parish. Members of this group are encouraged to participate as Ushers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Servers, Lectors or in our Music Ministry.

USHERS

In order to ensure honor and respect for the Eucharistic liturgy, ushers help to seat parishioners at natural pauses during the Mass, such as after the penitential rite and between the readings. In addition to providing seating assistance, ushers direct the Eucharistic procession, and collect the offering. They also distribute the weekly bulletin and monitor the parking lot when needed.