Altar Servers
Altar serving is considered a leadership role in the Church and historically considered a preparation for greater service in Christ’s Kingdom, including a call to a vocation such as a priest or religious brother or sister. Young members of the parish are called to serve in celebration of the Mass and other sacraments. Servers learn to support Father Godfrey and Deacon Jim as they carry out the rubrics of this sacred ritual with reverence and respect. As such, they serve as reminders and signs to the parish of the deep meaning contained in the Mass. Altar Servers typically start following their first communion at age 8 and up. Training is provided by appointment only.
For more information, please contact Thomas Zmolek at (231)744-3380 or tzmolek@comcast.net.
Altar Linen Care
The washing and ironing of the small cloths (purificators and corporals) and towels used during mass is a ministry done in your own home. Involvement of more than one person in this vital ministry allows for planning a schedule and responsibility can be shared.
For more information, please contact Shirley Plymale at 231-744-9367.
Environment
This sub-committee works with Liturgy Planning, particularly in preparing the sanctuary and narthex for the various non-ordinary time liturgical seasons of the church year. (Advent, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week, Easter) using plants, flowers, fabrics and other suitable items. The ongoing watering of the parish plants as well as taking care of liturgy supplies are the responsibilities of this ministry.
**Plants are currently being and watered by Laura Bos **
For more information, please contact LouAnn Mrotz at (231) 894-1225 or Marilyn Sondy at (231) 744-5647.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
These liturgical ministers – men and women – at least 16 years of age, baptized, confirmed and a practicing Catholic who have taken the required training can serve in any of the following areas:
To Serve at Mass
This position requires serving at the liturgies on weekends, weekdays, holy days (or other special occasions, i.e. weddings, funerals) as scheduled in advance.
For more information, please contact Shirley Plymale at (231) 744-9367.
To Serve the Homebound
This position requires taking Holy Communion to the sick at home or in the nursing home facilities in the immediate area. A required class is offered in the deanery once a year and ‘on the job’ training from the parish homebound ministers.
For more information, please contact Barb Perri at (231) 744-5445 or pop.cm@catholicweb.com.
To Serve at Northcrest/Hillcrest
In this ministry those volunteers will conduct communion services to small or larger groups of residents as well as to the bed-ridden resident. Also be able to read scripture and give a reflection on the scripture while showing sensitivity and patience with the residents, which is so vital.
For more information, please contact Don Kendra at (231) 744-2030.
To Serve at the Local Hospitals
For either Mercy Health Partners/Sherman Campus or Mercy Health Partners/Hackley Campus, contact them at (231) 728-4654.
Lector
The lector’s role is to proclaim the Word of God, conveying the “special reverence which is due the Sacred Scriptures above all other words” and to lead the congregation in the prayers of the faithful. The lector “loves Sacred Scripture, prays, prepares conscientiously and has a humble, yet confident awareness of the lector’s dignity”. Training is required. Handbooks and schedules are provided.
For more information, please contact Robert Nolan at (231) 744-0755.
Click here for 2016’s Lector Training
Liturgy Planning
In cooperation with the Pastor this ministry works to insure all liturgical services keep true to the GIRM (General Instructions of the Roman Missal) and other church documents. We assure all lay ministers are trained and prepared to fulfill their chosen role of service to our parish. We strive for a spiritually vibrant atmosphere and plan and carry out special seasonal liturgies with the Environment Committee. High school age through adult, male and female welcome to help with single church seasons, as previously mentioned in environment ministry or year round basis.
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month, September through June.
For more information, please contact Co-Chairs, LouAnn Mrotz at (231) 894-1225 or Marilyn Sondy at (231) 744-5647.
Sacristan
This ministry prepares the altar for mass, including supplies. This minister also checks-in other scheduled lay ministers for liturgies and sacramental celebrations. After the service, the Sacristan puts the Mass supplies away. Serving at weddings and/or funerals are scheduled as needed. Scheduling for all regular Masses are done in advance.
For more information, please contact Shirley Plymale at (231) 744-9367.
Please Note: *Music Ministry is a vital component to our liturgies. Click here to find more information on our Music Ministry.*
Ushers
Men and women, at least 14 years of age, are assigned a team to welcome worshippers gathering for Mass as well as participating in Mass. The “Breaking Bread” books are handed out by the Ushers and collected at the end of the liturgy. Ushers also take up the collection and distribute the weekend parish bulletin.
For more information, please contact Mike Robillard at (231) 744-9302.
In cooperation with the Pastor this ministry works to insure all liturgical services keep true to the GIRM (General Instructions of the Roman Missal) and other church documents.
We assure all lay ministers are trained and prepared to fulfill their chosen role of service to our parish. We strive for a spiritually vibrant atmosphere and plan and carry out special seasonal liturgies with the Environment Committee. High school age through adult, male and female welcome to help with single church seasons, as previously mentioned in environment ministry or year round basis. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month, September through June.
For more information, please contact Co-Chairs, LouAnn Mrotz at (231) 894-1225 or Marilyn Sondy at (231) 744-5647.
