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St Philip's altar servers assist the priest at the Eucharistic table during the celebration of the Eucharist. All youth in third grade and older are encouraged to serve in this ministry.

St. Philip's Art and Environment Committee is dedicated to designing, decorating and maintaining the worship space. By utilizing floral arrangements, banners, and seasonal accents they create a beautiful, prayerful atmosphere that enhances the liturgical experience. This committee operates year round to reflect the changing liturgical seasons and feasts.

The Bethany Ministry was established in September 2018. Its purpose is to provide support and a "ministry of presence" to those who are facing the loss of a loved one. Members assist at Funeral Masses by serving and, if needed, helping with distributing the Eucharist and proclaiming the Word of God. They will also be involved in the annual Parish Memorial Mass celebrated around the solemnity of All Souls.

Parish Bible Study group

Our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, delegated by the archbishop, assist at Mass by distributing the Body and Blood of Christ. They also bring Communion to patients at Kessler and to those homebound parishioners who request it.

Parish Finance Council

St. Philip's Hospitality Teams are the welcoming face of the parish. They create a warm, inclusive environment by greeting attendees, handing out worship aids or bulletins and making long time parishioners and first time visitors feel at home.

Ministers of the Word, or Lectors, assist at parish liturgies on Sunday and weekdays by proclaiming the first two readings during the Liturgy of the Word. In the absence of the Deacon, lectors are called to proclaim the intercessions of our parish during the Prayers of the Faithful.

During the school year a special "Children's Liturgy of the Word" is provided for our young people at the 10am Mass on those Sundays when Religious Education is being held. Children are dismissed before the opening prayer and return to their families after the homily.

Parish March for Life participation group

The St. Philip the Apostle Music Ministry seeks to enhance our parish liturgies through the promotion of congregational singing and prayerful listening. Our parish utilizes music from our Catholic tradition and from contemporary sources and is primarily led by organ and piano.

The Oremus Ministry ("Let us pray") is a prayer chain ministry. Members are contacted by email with prayer requests. Your prayer is all that is required.

Ministry to homebound parishioners

Parish Pastoral Council

Parish Respect Life committee

Parish Rosary Altar Society

Parish Social Concerns Committee

Parish St. Vincent de Paul Society

The role of an usher is to provide order and decorum within the church building during services. They assist in locating seating for attendees, as well as taking the collections. They arrange for the selection of representatives of the congregation to bring up the offerings at the offertory. They also assist during emergencies and help in the distribution of the parish bulletin at the end of Mass. This ministry is open to men and women alike.