Spiritual Life Ministry
The Spiritual Life Ministries promote a greater awareness of faith and spiritual growth while meeting the liturgical needs of the parish.
Liturgy Committee
All Parish Prayer and Liturgical Celebrations are planned, prepared and facilitated by this Team.
Adults of mature faith are invited to join our monthly meetings.
A strong commitment to faith-based, quality Liturgy is required.
Altar Linens
Ministers launder the linens utilized for Liturgical celebrations.
Perhaps this Ministry is for you.
Altar Servers
Faith-filled, reverent service is provided during Liturgies.
Schedules reflect Mass preference.
A formation process is required.
Art & Environment
Ministers appropriately enhance our worship space with seasonal decor and settings.
Assistance is needed especially during important Church Seasons.
Ministers of the Eucharist
Ministers prepare altar breads, wine and vessels; distribute Communion; and cleanse vessels.
Adults of mature faith are needed.
A formation process is required.
Service is at a Mass of your own choosing.
Lectors
The Scriptures are proclaimed at Liturgies by these Readers.
Adults of mature faith, with effective speaking voices, are invited to serve.
A formation process is required.
Service is at a Mass of your choice.
Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers)
Worshippers are reminded of the 'Welcoming Community' that is St Catherine's by the warm greeting of these Ministers. Our ushers tend to special needs, assist people to seats, gather the collection, distribute bulletins, and maintain a clean, comfortable environment.
Check for Mass availability.
Family Mass
SCS offers a weekly Family Mass which presents Liturgy that is meaningful and relevant to young families. Family Mass is scheduled on Sundays at 9:15 A in the Lower Church, September through June.
Parishioners with a love of Liturgy and its role in the lives of young families are invited to share in our Ministry.
Funeral Liturgy
When mourning the loss of a loved one, the Funeral Mass is important to help grieving relatives and friends understand God's mercy and love. Many times, seeing a familiar face brings comfort to the grief-stricken and reminds them that St. Catherine's is a caring, compassionate Parish.
Adults are needed to serve at Funeral Liturgies as Greeters, Altar Servers, Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers. Ministers serve, at your convenience, on mornings through the week.
Nursing Home Visitation
The residents of Cedar Grove nursing homes are brought the gifts of Eucharist and compassion through this Ministry.
Adults of mature faith, who are suited to this Ministry and have completed a formation process, are needed.
Plant Care
The plants and flowers in Church require care to maintain a neat Liturgical environment.
Many hands make light work.
Liturgy of the Word for Children
During summer, Parishioners aged 5-10 benefit from this special Liturgy during the 9:15 Mass.
For eight weeks, our children are led by Leaders of Prayer and Song from the Upper Church to the Lower Church for age-appropriate Liturgy comprised of the First Reading, Psalm, Gospel, brief homily, Creed and Intercessions. The Readings are presented in a simple fashion and the homily is a message prepared specifically for this age group. This is a beautiful way to draw our children into the essence of the Liturgy, Prayer and Worship of our God.
Co-Leaders are needed. They are provided with all the necessary materials and required to participate on Sundays for eight weeks,
Music Ministry
'He who sings, prays twice' - St Augustine
St Catherine's Liturgies, Services, and special Presentations are greatly enriched by the voices, music and faith of our Music Ministry. We are all led to more fervent prayer and worship through their music.
'All kinds of voices' of every age are needed for our Choir. There's a place for everyone. All that's required is a love and desire to sing or play your instrument... and a commitment to rehearsals, though it is understood that sometimes you are unable to be with us.
Join us!
Rosary Society
Devotion to Our Lady and support of worthy, charitable causes are the focus of this group of female parishioners.
Monthly meetings feature praying the Rosary and often include a presentation on an area of interest, such as Children's Autism or People in Crisis. Members also assist in other Parish work or with Church activities.
All female members of our Parish are invited to be a part of this beautiful Ministry.
