Worship & Liturgy

Altar Servers (Adult):
To serve at the 8:00 am Mass, Funeral, and Memorial Masses.

Altar Servers (Youth):
To serve at the altar assisting the priest and deacon. Must be 10 years of age or older.

Environmental committee/Decorating the Church:
Be part of a working team to decorate the church environment for the various liturgical seasons.

Eucharistic ministers:
Distribute the Eucharist to the worship assembly. Ministers are selected, approved, and commissioned to the St. Maximillian Community.

Hospitality Ministers (Ushers):
Personally greet people at the church door in a warm inviting way to create an environment of hospitality at worship and assist with the collection along with maintaining safety for the community of worshippers.

Lectors:
Proclaim the Word of God to the worship assembly. Formation for this ministry is provided through scripture study; focus on its specific role in the liturgy and development of the techniques required.

Liturgy Committee:
Assist the Pastor/Administrator in planning for the liturgical year.

Music and Choir:
Participate in the choir during Liturgy to help facilitate the full and active participation of the assembly. Attend choir practice regularly and be at Mass one-half hour early to rehearse.

Projectionist:
Participates by projecting the music and prayer throughout the Liturgy. Must arrive one-half hour prior to Mass to set-up and begin announcements.

Resurrection Choir:
The St. Max Resurrection Choir is a unique group of dedicated volunteers who minister to grieving families through music at the Funeral Liturgy.

Sacristan:
Prepare vessels, bread, and wine, Sacramentary, etc. one-half hour before Mass. Make sure all scheduled ministers have arrived. Clean vessels and sacristy after the Liturgy.