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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.
Commitment: Weekend and Holy Day Masses as needed at Mass of your choice.
Coordinators: Ralph Seisser and Dave Meixner
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/elginCommitment: Depends on time of year and available servers. Usually 1-2 times a month.
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/elginCoordinator: Sharon Hall shall@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/elginCoordinator: Jeanne Anne Aukofer jaukofer@stthomasmorechurch.org
Music
Youth Choir
Singers and instrumentalists (grades 3-8) rehearse on Mondays from 4:30-5:30pm October-May.
Youth Choir provides music at the 10:00am Mass the first Sunday of the month.
Commitment: 1 hour weekly, October-May
Coordinator: Jeanne Anne Aukofer jaukofer@stthomasmorechurch.org
High School Ensenmble
Singers and instrumentalists in high school rehearse on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00pm October-May. High School Ensemble provides music at the 5:00pm Mass the 3rd Saturday of the month.
Commitment: 1 hour weekly, October-May.
Coordinator: Jeanne Anne Aukofer jaukofer@stthomasmorechurch.org
Adult Choir
Adult singers (high school and older) rehearse on Wednesdays from7:00-8:30pm September-June. Adult Choir provides music at the 10:00am Mass most Sundays, as well as the 5:00pm Saturday and 8:00am Sunday Masses occasionally.
Commitment: 2 hours weekly
Coordinator: Jeanne Anne Aukofer jaukofer@stthomasmorechurch.org
Handbell Choir
Adult handbell ringers rehearse on Mondays from 6:00-7:30pm September-June. Handbell choir provides music about once a month at Mass, and other special liturgies, including Confirmation, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Epiphany, Easter, and Pentecost. No prior experience is necessary, however, music reading skills are helpful.
Commitment: 2 hours weekly, September-June.
Coordinator: Jeanne Anne Aukofer jaukofer@stthomasmorechurch.org
Funeral Choir (Resurrection Choir)
Singers of all ages who are available during the day are invited to sing for funeral liturgies, Monday thru Saturday.
Commitment: Members participate as their schedule permits. Rehearsals are held 45 minutes before the funeral liturgy.
Coordinator: Jeanne Anne Aukofer jaukofer@stthomasmorechurch.org
Music Minister
Volunteers accompany and lead the congregation at Mass. Instruments and singers welcome. Ability to read music and some experience necessary.
Commitment: Weekly to monthly for weekend Masses, plus rehearsal.
Coordinator: Jeanne Anne Aukofer jaukofer@stthomasmorechurch.org
Filipino Choir and Servant Choir
Singers and instrumentalists provide music at the Noon Mass on a rotating basis.
Commitment: 2 hours weekly.
Coordinator: Jeanne Anne Aukofer jaukofer@stthomasmorechurch.org
Eucharistic Adoration- Guardians
Parishioners are encouraged to spend time in the presence of the Lord on the first Wednesday of every month 9:00am-4:00pm. Sitting in silent prayer, reading the Bible, or simply keeping Him company.
Commitment: 30-60 minutes monthly.Coordinator: Larry and Cynthia Pelkowski
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 Krueger
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 officeWashing/Polishing Sacred Vessels
Volunteers needed to wash and polish vessels used at Mass.
Commitment: 20 minutes, once a month.
Coordinator: Contatct Parish officeWedding 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: Contact Parish office