Altar Servers/Crossbearers

Servers, both boys and girls, assist the celebrant at Mass and other liturgical functions. Children who have received First Eucharist are eligible from the third grade on. Training is provided. Adult servers are also needed to serve for funerals and special occasions. For further information, call the parish office at 724-863-2626.

Altar Society

Those who take care of the altar linens, candles, flowers and clean and ready the altar area for Mass. For further information on how you can assist, call the parish office at 724-863-2626.

Ambassadors of Hospitality

Parishioners who extend a warm welcome to our parish families as they arrive to celebrate Sunday Liturgy and create a comfortable worship environment by directing an orderly flow of people before, during, and after Mass.  These ambassadors also take offertory collection at Mass. For further information, please call the parish office at 724-863-2626.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

A layperson (or someone in consecrated life) deputed by the Catholic Church to distribute the Eucharist during Mass or to take it to the homebound, sick, or hospitalized when ordinary ministers are insufficient. (USSCB)

Lectors

Selected and trained to proclaim the Word of God at Mass and other liturgical celebrations. For further information, call the parish office at 724-863-2626.

Liturgy of the Word for Children

Leaders guide children, 1st through 5th grade, during the Sunday 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. liturgies in understanding and praying the scripture readings. Training provided. For more information, please call the Faith Formation Office at 724-864-5393.

Sacristan

A liturgical minister who “diligently arranges the liturgical books, the vestments, and other things that are necessary for the celebration of Mass.” (USCCB)

Security Team

A structured safety ministry comprised of staff, volunteers, and professionals tasked with protecting the congregation, clergy, and physical assets from emergencies while maintaining a welcoming environment. (USSCB)

Ushers

“A Minister of Hospitality who exercises a specific liturgical function within the Mass.” (USCCB) These ministers are responsible for welcoming the faithful at the church doors, seating them appropriately, taking up collections, and marshaling them in liturgical processions.