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