LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY

Ministers of Hospitality, or Ushers, have a special role to play whenever God's people assemble for Liturgy.
​Ushers minister to the congregation through various acts of hospitality. 

Many hands make light work, and we need a few more hands...especially at  the 4:00 pm, 8:00 am and 10:00 am weekend Masses.
​Please prayerfully consider giving of your time! 
We welcome teens and adults as well as confirmation candidates to work in our ministry.
To find out how you can serve as a Minister of Hospitality, call the Parish Office (335-2385) or talk to any usher after any Mass. 

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​As people enter the church, they are welcomed to the celebration that is about to take place. Almost without trying, Ministers of Hospitality can put others at ease and convey countless good wishes with a simple smile or "hello." In fact, an open door and a warm smile help set the tone for the Eucharistic Celebration. ​

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An Usher’s Prayer
 
Lord, You make all kinds of people. 
In Your love, You gather them all into Your Church.

As You gather Your people this day,
help me to serve them in a Christ-like manner, 
even as Your Son served those who gathered about Him.

Make me prayerful and patient, helpful and understanding, 
and may I radiate the joy that faith brings as I serve their needs.
Give me Your strength to support my fellow ministers.

May all who assemble to celebrate our common faith in the risen Savior
be glad of heart for being here and for having encountered Your Son in 
one another, in Your servant-priest, at the tables of the
Word and Sacrament, and through the Ministry of
Hospitality.

I ask this in Jesus’ name.

Amen.

In addition to greeting parishioners and visitors, Ministers of Hospitality perform other various duties and responsibilities as well. 
 
Collections: There are normally two collections at each weekend Mass. All ushers help with collections. Each usher is responsible for his or her collection. 

Distribution of Bulletins: All ushers will distribute bulletins at the conclusion of Mass.

​Source of Information: Many people volunteer to serve in a variety of positions at Mass, but Ministers of Hospitality are usually the ones interacting the most with the public. Parishioners, visitors, and members of the public will ask you questions. For this reason, it is important to know what other activities are scheduled on the day you usher. Read the bulletin, including the calendar page. If someone asks about Lost & Found or something else, refer him or her to the Head Usher.
    
More details are provided at training. 

Jesus said, 
"Whoever receives you, receives me, and whoever receives me, receives the One who sent me." 
                                                                                  Matthew 10:40

Volunteering as a Minister of Hospitality

Responsibilities

All ushers must work as a team.

Notify Head Usher when circumstances prevent attendance.

Ushers are to report a half-hour before Mass for assigned responsibilities and to sign in.

Greet parishioners; be friendly and congenial, but conversation should be kept to a minimum.

Keep doors closed so as not to disturb anyone in the church. Keep noise level to a minimum in the narthex. It is disturbing to the priest hearing confession and to congregants who are praying.

It is not required that ushers direct parishioners to seats, but anyone wishing to receive Communion at their seat should be directed to sit at the end of the pew.

During Mass, all ushers will sit together in the designated pew; there will be no standing in the back of the church.

No personal conversation should be going on during Mass.

​No text messages or use of phones during Mass.

Dress Code

All ushers must dress appropriately.

MEN: Dress slacks, jacket, shirt, and tie

WOMEN: Skirts and dresses should be finger-tip length of no more than 2"-3" above knee. Capri pants are acceptable if below the knee.

No jeans or shorts
No tee shirts, no revealing tops (no spaghetti straps, no tank tops) - shoulders must be covered at all times
No prints or graphics
No short dresses
​No flip-flops or sneakers

Ushering Guidelines for Teens in the Confirmation Class

TO: Parents and Confirmation Class

1. Mass is weekly. Please be there 30 minutes before the start of Mass. 

2. You must sign in or you will be considered absent. If you are absent, you will owe me one (1) additional hour of community service.

3. Check in with the Head Usher at whichever Mass you attend. The Head Ushers are as follows:
     a. 4:00 Saturday - Miss Claudette
     b. 5:30 Saturday - Mr. Jesus
     c. 8:00 Sunday - Miss Mary
     d. 10:00 Sunday - Mr. Frank or Miss Ann
     e. 12:00 Sunday - Miss Rose
     f. 5:30 Sunday - Deacon Gerry or Miss Colleen

4. Attire:
     a. NO shorts, sneakers, flip-flops, tee-shirts, tank tops, or jeans allowed.
     b. Collared shirts only.
     c. No short dresses. Skirts and dresses should be finger-tip length of no more than 2"-3" above knee. 
     d. Cover shoulders at all times.

5. Once Mass has started, no one is to be in the Ministry Room alone at any time!

6. If you have any questions at Mass, see your Head Usher!

Sincerely Yours in Christ,
Miss Lucille
Confirmation Coordinator