Ministries at Holy Spirit

Description: Adults of the Holy Spirit parish are invited to become Altar Servers for Funerals. Please contact Dn. Allen or Mel McAllister for further details.

Contacts:

Dn. Allen Underwood  •  Mel McAllister  •

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Description: Volunteers are needed to proclaim the Word at the evening 6:00 PM Masses, Monday through Friday. Training is provided.

Contacts:

Reina Pantaleon  •  Kim Schulman  •  Kate Cotterman  •

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Description: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist in the distribution of Holy Communion at all Masses. Any confirmed parishioner at least 16 years of age may serve. No prior experience is needed; training is required. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are asked to offer to serve at any Masses they attend, including special liturgies and on holy days.

Download the Eucharistic Minister Training Guide here.

Download the Extraordinary Minister Tips and Reminders here.

Download the EM Application 2024 here.

Contacts:

Carla Corley •  Bobby Prentice •  Kate Cotterman  •

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Description: The lector proclaims the Word of God during the Liturgy of the Word, an ancient tradition of the Church. Two lectors are required for each of Holy Spirit's Saturday Vigil and Sunday Masses, at seasonal liturgies, like Christmas and Easter, and other special liturgies throughout the year. No experience is necessary, but training at Holy Spirit is required. Watch the bulletin for training announcements or contact the ministry leaders. All lectors must have received the Sacrament of Confirmation to serve.

Contact:

Javier Oliver  •

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Description: The Lucy Guild is responsible for creating flower arrangements for display in the Church, as well as decorating the Church for Christmas and Easter with poinsettias and lilies. Volunteers work in teams of two approximately once every two months. Flowers for the Church are conditioned on Thursdays and arranged and placed in the Church on Fridays. There is one meeting a year in December on the feast of St. Lucy.

Contacts:

Leader: Debra Minkley •  Assistant Leader: Heidi Harrington  •

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Description: Ensure that all liturgical ministers arriving for Mass have their proper assignments. Training is provided.

Contact:

Kelly Angelo  •

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Description: Sacristans are responsible for refilling the candles and holy water and cleaning the vessels and linens in the Church and St. Mary’s Chapel. Sacristans work in teams of two approximately once every two months.

Contact:

Susan Selman •

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Description: Children of the Holy Spirit parish - elementary through high school - are invited to become Altar Servers upon completion of the sacrament of First Communion and training. For more information, please contact the Altar Server Committee Coordinators.

Contacts:

Deacon Underwood  •  Dede Casal  •  Tricia Mulcare  •

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Description: Christ taught that hospitality is the basic action of the Christian disciple. The usher is the designated minister of hospitality. Ushers ensure that people are welcomed and assisted and that the collection and Communion proceed in an orderly fashion. Men and women above the age of 14 may serve at Mass at least one weekend per month, also at Christmas, Easter and other important events in the church. Training is provided.

Contacts:

Reggie O'Shields  •  Forrest Hibbard  •  Kate Cotterman  •

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Description: Holy Spirit is host to a large number of weddings each year. Volunteers (known as Wedding Guild members) assist the wedding coordinators at both the Friday night rehearsal and Saturday wedding. Assistance includes activities like managing the logistics of the rehearsal, organizing the bridal party processional and places on the Altar, preparing the Altar for the wedding, working with lectors, helping guests with questions and ensuring adherence to the Catholic wedding guidelines. Guild members assist as their personal schedule permits, for a total time commitment of two hours per wedding. There are no annual minimum volunteer hours required and hands-on training will be provided.

Contact:

Nadhia Garcia •

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