Below are ways to serve our community through the Holy Mass.
Altar Server
Training for this ministry begins with young people in grade 5 who have completed training. Servers assist the priest at the altar before and during Mass and at other liturgical celebrations. Training is offered as needed.
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
Extraordinary Ministers assist the priest with the distribution of the Holy Eucharist during Mass. Ministers may also be trained to take Holy Communion to individuals who are hospitalized or homebound. Any person confirmed in the Catholic faith is able to serve in this ministry. Periodic faith formation is encouraged.
To volunteer to serve the homebound, contact Shawn Gerleman: shawng@shemporia.org
Lector
Lectors proclaim the Word of God during the celebration of the Mass. Training is offered on an individual basis. Periodic faith formation is encouraged.
Music Ministry
This ministry provides the music that is integral to our prayer and worship. Ministers of music are needed as choir members, cantors, organists, pianists, and instrumentalists. Sacred Heart Church has two choirs in which to participate: the children’s choir (grades 3-8), and the adult choir (high school-adult).
Contact: Michael Duryea, michaeld@shemporia.org
Usher
Ushers welcome welcome parishioners to Mass and serve the Sacred Liturgy. They assist with seating, distributing The Memo, and preparing the church for the next liturgy or celebration.
Contact: Parish Office: emporiacatholics@shemporia.org