Church Ministries

"As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another
as good stewards of God’s varied grace."
1 Peter 4:10

LITURGICAL:

LECTORS
Lectors proclaim the Word of God to the church community at the Sunday Masses. Usually two lectors serve at one Mass and are on a rotational basis. If you are interested in ministering as a lector, auditions can be scheduled by calling the church office or Glenn Kveton at 497-5478

MINISTRY OF ALTAR SERVERS
Is a learning process wherein every boy or girl is honored in serving Our Lord in a very special way. The purpose of this worthy dedication of Altar Server is assisting the Priest during the Holy sacrifice of the Mass or as occasions arise. He or she must always present himself/herself to Our Lord in a pleasing manner and must always remember how important his/her duties are. The Altar Server's duties are revered by all for he/she is privileged to assist Our Lord's Banquet Table as the Priest changes the unconsecrated bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ. An invitation to serve is extended to all young men and women of the Parish. Altar Servers contact Glenn Kveton at 497-5478.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
The primary purpose of Eucharistic Ministers in parish communities is to assist the ordinary ministers (Priests & Deacons) in the following circumstances. As participation at the masses increase, a corresponding increase in communions occur. Communion distribution by multi-individuals is necessary to avoid prolonged time during masses. Ministers may participate in taking the Eucharist to numbers of sick and disabled people who cannot attend Sunday and Feast Day Masses. Because of this Ministry the Shut-ins can now be given communion frequently and become a closer part in Community worship. In some remote areas a Priest serves multi-communities. In communities where the Eucharist is reserved the Eucharist Minister can distribute Communion in the absence of the Priest at prayer services and to the hospitalized and shut-ins in the area. Response to this ministry may be discussed with Monica Kveton at 497-5478.

LITURGICAL ENVIRONMENT
This is a small group of parishioners' dedicated to planning and preparing the altar for Sunday and special occasions, i.e., Christmas, Holy Week and other times. Working closely with the Pastor, ideas become reality and the theme of the day or season gives all parishioners the opportunity to enjoy our church environment. To assist in ministry contact Bertha Rodriguez at 684-6524 and Terri Mullins at 481-0308.

CHILDREN'S LITURGY
Every Sunday 10:30am during mass, children will go out and read the good news in a child's perspective. Ministers help and guide the child understand Sundays reading through song, work activity, or role play. Contact Beverly Basile at 495-6213

MINISTRY OF GREETER/ USHERS
Each one of you has received a special grace, so like good stewards responsible for all these different graces of God, put yourself at the service of others. 1 Peter 4:10 The ultimate goal of this Ministry is to render assistance at all times during services. The many responsibilities include: Greeting and escorting friends and visitors/guests of the congregation to their place of worship. Offertory collection, administering first aid when emergencies arise. Distribution of bulletins after the Mass and checking over-all tidiness of the church before the next service begins. Ministry contact – Mickey Boggess at 494-2007.

MINISTERS OF WELCOME
Welcomes the new parishioners. Extended a warm welcome and answer any questions parishioners may have. If your one, please come by register at the welcome tables at the enterance. Available every Sunday before / after the 8:30am and 10:30am Masses. Ministers of Welcome are Phyllis Gorton , Everett Gorton , Diane Munoz, Debbi Brooks

THE SET-UP MINISTRY

Assigned to everyone to help prepare for Sunday Masses on Fridays afternoons at 5:30 p.m. Chairs are set-up by school staff, help is needed in setting up tables, putting out books, setting up and sound checking the choir equipment. After mass everyone helps stack the chairs in stacks of 10, picking up/putting away the song books, altar, music environment, etc. after the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday. Note – set up schedule many vary around NEISD holidays and summer. To get on the email distribution list contact Randy Hunt for set up changes and info.

Fellowship at Encino Park 2001
FELLOWSHIP SUNDAY
WHEN: 1st Sunday of each month after both masses

WHERE: Held in the covered patio/courtyard area after mass.

WHAT: There are 3 teams (approx. 20 people per team). Each team member is responsible for bringing 3 dozen baked goods on their designated month which is on a rotating schedule every 3 months. Each team has a Chairperson who’s responsible for bringing and setting up the supplies, coffee pots and large thermos jug of punch for the kids. These supplies are stored at the Chairperson’s house and turned over each month to the next Chairperson. The teams and Chairpersons are as follows:

Team A ~ June Love – 481-3216

Team B ~ Cindy Collins– 481-3761

Team C ~ Judy Zimmer – 490-4994

Additionally, each month there are 2 or 3 team members who to help with set-up and clean-up. For set-up we need to be at the church/school at least 30 minutes prior to the start of Mass in order to get things going and be ready by the end of Mass. At the present time, the Fellowship Ministry is also responsible for any extra receptions or celebrations that take place during the year. For example, the Archbishop’s, First Communion and Confirmation.

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