Worship Ministries

Greeter

Individuals or families welcome parishioners arriving for celebration of the liturgy.

Commitment:  15 minutes before Mass, once a month, at the Mass of your choice.

Coordinator:   Sharon Hall shall@stthomasmorechurch.org
 

Usher

Volunteers ensure the comfort and safety of the assembly during Mass and assist in the orderly flow of the Liturgy. Duties include seating the people and taking up the collection. 
Link to MSP www.rotundasoftware.com/ministry/elgin
Commitment:   Weekend and Holy Day Masses as needed at Mass of your choice.

Coordinators:   Ralph Seisser and Dave Meixner jaukofer@stthomasmorechurch.org

Altar Servers

Youth ages fifth grade and older assist the priest at weekend Masses and other sacraments. Training provided.
Link to MSP www.rotundasoftware.com/ministry/elgin

Commitment:   Depends on time of year and available servers. Usually 1-2 times a month.
Coordinator: Jeanne Anne Aukofer jaukofer@stthomasmorechurch.org
 

Eucharistic Ministers

Confirmed adults distribute Communion at Mass. Training provided.

Commitment:   Serve one to three times per month, at the Mass of your choice.
Link to MSP www.rotundasoftware.com/ministry/elgin

Coordinator:   Jeanne Anne Aukofer jaukofer@stthomasmorechurch.org

Lector
Adults proclaim the message of God’s Word in the Scripture at weekend Mass of your choice. Training provided.

Commitment:   As needed, depending on Mass time.
Link to MSP www.rotundasoftware.com/ministry/elgin

Coordinator:   Jeanne Anne Aukofer jaukofer@stthomasmorechurch.org

Eucharistic Adoration- Guardians

Parishioners are encouraged to spend time in the presence of the Lord weekly, beginning Sunday at 1pm and continuing throughout the week until Saturday at 1pm. Adorers remain with our Lord in silent prayer, reading the Bible, or simply keeping Him company.
Commitment:   60 min once a week

Coordinator:   Melissa Galla mgalla@stthomasmorechurch.org

Liturgy Coordinator

Volunteers prepare for Mass, oversee volunteers, and supervise clean up.
Special note:   Must be organized and have clear focus and knowledge of liturgical celebration.

Commitment:   2 hours every other week.

Coordinator:   Jeanne Anne Aukofer  jaukofer@stthomasmorechurch.org
 

Liturgical Decorating

Volunteers construct a prayerful environment for the seasons and feasts of the Church year.

Commitment:   Variable.

Special Note:   Knowledge of design and/or horticulture is helpful, but not necessary.

Coordinator:  Karen Kruger

Liturgical Planning Committee

Parishioners plan, prepare and evaluate parish Masses and celebrations for each season of the Church year.

Commitment:   Meets for 2 hours 5 times per year.

Coordinator:   Jeanne Anne Aukofer  jaukofer@stthomasmorechurch.org

Ministry of Hope for Funerals

Individuals represent the parish, providing hospitality and assistance to family members during funeral visitation and liturgy.

Commitment:   Two hours per month. Must be available week day mornings.

Coordinator:   Agnes Gulik agulik@stthomasmorechurch.org

Washing/Ironing Altar Linens

Volunteers wash and iron sacred linens used at Mass.

Commitment:   90 minutes, every other month.
Coordinator:  Contact parish office

Washing/Polishing Sacred Vessels

Volunteers needed to wash and polish vessels used at Mass.

Commitment:   20 minutes, once a month.
Coordinator:  Contact Parish office

Wedding Coordinators

Organized individual assists priest by conducting the rehearsal and directing the
wedding party to ensure a sacred celebration for the sacrament of marriage.

Commitment:   Approximately once a month.

Special Note:   Must be available Friday evening and Saturday afternoon of the same weekend.

Coordinator:   Jeanne Anne Aukofer jaukofer@stthomasmorechurch.org