LITURGICAL MINISTERS
Please contact Kayla Falco, Director of Liturgy at kaylaf@holyspiritlv.org if you are interested in serving as a liturgical minister.
Ministry Schedules- Please use the links below to access our online scheduling program.
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Altar Servers- Youth in grades 3-12 are invited to serve at the altar under the guidance of our deacons and priests. They gain valuable knowledge of the Liturgy and its parts as they assist the clergy in various roles at the Sunday Masses, Holy Days, and various liturgies with the Bishop.
Initial Training: 1 session with Coordinator
Ongoing Formation: Annual meeting
Time Commitment: 1-2 masses per month
Arts and Environment Team- Our art and environment seasonal decorators work closely with our clergy to create a worship space worthy of our Liturgy. Members are expected to have or develop an understanding of liturgical art, the liturgical seasons, and the principles of liturgical decoration.
Time Commitment: Called as needed.
Baptism Coordinators- Our Baptism Coordinators welcome all on the day of the Baptism and assist the Priest / Deacon with the set up and details of the event. This is a joyous ministry as you walk with the young families in this critical stage of their faith life as they initiate their children into the Church.
Initial Training: Training session then mentoring by an experienced baptism coordinator.
Ongoing Formation: As needed
Time Commitment: 1-2 times a month
Eucharistic Ministers- Our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion possess a deep love and reverence for the Eucharist and a joyful desire to share it with the community.
Initial Training: One 2 ½ hour session
Ongoing Formation: Annual workshop
Time Commitment: 2 -3 liturgies each month
Hospitality Ministers- Our Hospitality Ministers can sign up for service as an individual or as a family. They are gracious and hospitable, love to smile and talk with people. You will arrive 30 minutes before Mass to ensure that all is ready. Duties include greeting people at the door, keeping the communion procession orderly, passing out bulletins, warmly bidding farewell to parishioners, and making sure the church is ready for the next Mass. This ministry truly carries out Jesus’s command to “Welcome the stranger.”
Initial Training: One hour session.
Ongoing Formation: Annual workshop
Time Commitment: Serve about 2-3 times a month
Readers- A reader must possess a love and respect for the scriptures and be gifted with public-speaking skills. Readers proclaim the scripture readings, read the Prayers of the Faithful, and help at various special liturgies and events.
Initial Training: One 2 hour session required
Ongoing Formation: Attendance at 1-2 workshops per year & practice at home before reading.
Time Commitment: Serve 1-2 times per month.
Mass Coordinators- Our Mass Coordinators must possess a deep love and reverence for the Eucharist and Liturgy. Mass Coordinators work to ensure that things run as planned at Sunday liturgies, coordinate all the various ministries for a particular Mass, ensure all ministry spots are filled, and coordinate special activities.
Initial Training: Mentoring by an experienced Mass Coordinator.
Ongoing Formation: Meets seasonally
Time Commitment: Serve 2 – 3 times per month
Bread Bakers- Our bread bakers prepare (at home) the bread used for our liturgies. The bakers are provided with the recipe and instructions for baking the bread.
Initial Training- 2 hour session at a baker’s house
Time Commitment- Bake 2 times a month
Altar Linens- Those in our altar linen ministry wash, iron and fold (at home) the linens used for parish liturgies.
Initial Training- 2 hour session at an altar linen minister’s house
Time Commitment- About once every 2 months
Adult Choirs:
Large Adult Choirs
We welcome all singers at all levels of talent. A variety of instrumentalists are welcome as well. Choir usually sings weekly from September through June. Music reading ability is not mandatory–but a love for singing and the desire to have fun is! Regular attendance and commitment required.
Rehearsals: Wednesday Evenings at 7:00pm
Masses: 7:30am or 9:30am weekly
Small Adult Choirs
Sing at one or two liturgies a month throughout the year. A variety of instrumentalists are welcome. These groups minister at the 4:00pm, 12:30pm, and 5:00pm Liturgies. By invitation or audition only.
Youth Choirs:
The Spirit Kids Children’s Choir develops both musically and spiritually over the year through music and vocal technique that gives them the opportunity to serve at Mass. They learn to read music, harmonize, and mature in their understanding of the liturgy. This age group pours out their whole self, with great enthusiasm and their music is a blessing to encounter.
Rehearsals: Weekly, Tuesday evenings from 5:00pm-6:30pm
Liturgies: Sing once a month at 9:30am Children’s Mass
The Vessel Teen Band has a long standing tradition of being an important part of Holy Spirit’s music program. These students bring their talent and experience from their high school or community choirs and we benefit from their awesome sound. This group also ministers for many Youth Ministry events.
Rehearsals: Thursday, prior to scheduled liturgy
Liturgies: Twice a month at 5:00pm Mass