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Altar servers (2nd grade and older) assist the priest during Mass, building confidence, developing responsibility, and gaining a better understanding of the Mass. Training is scheduled a couple of times a year and announced in the bulletin.

A long-standing parish women's group in which all women in the parish are considered members. Supports priests and parish activities through funeral luncheons, altar care, and the Annual Ham Dinner & Bazaar and Summer Rummage Sale.

Provides opportunities to enhance the liturgical celebration of the worship community: decorating the church, plant care, Christmas and Easter decorating, pressing linens, mending and hanging banners.

Eucharistic Ministers assist with the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ so that all may be strengthened and nourished to carry on the work of Jesus in the world.

Religious education (catecismo) for children and adults. Includes classes for First Holy Communion (Wednesdays 5:30–7:15 pm) and Confirmation (Tuesdays 5:30–7:15 pm).

Consults with the Pastor on financial matters, reviews budget versus actual expenditures, sets annual budget objectives, and participates in long-range planning.

Community outreach providing food bank services.

Greeters welcome individuals and create a space of hospitality for parishioners during Sunday liturgies. Based on Mt 25:35: "I was a stranger and you welcomed me."

Outreach ministry serving the Hispanic community.

Spanish-speaking Hispanic adults gather every Friday night for scripture study, praise & worship, and sharing of personal testimonies. Additional activities include carnivals, retreats, healing services, and special presenters.

Volunteer hospice ministry for parishioners in end-of-life care.

Caring volunteer ministers visit the sick and homebound in their homes, hospitals, or nursing homes, bringing the Holy Eucharist to these parishioners.

The world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Catholic men 18 and older committed to making their community a better place while supporting their Church.

Lectors proclaim God's word in the liturgy. Members include men and women of various ages and backgrounds who proclaim the scriptures in a clear, articulate voice.

Music groups lead the congregation in song at the Sunday liturgies and other special services. Open to those who sing or play an instrument.

The Pastoral Council performs a work of service to the parish. Members merge expertise and experience to discover parish direction, review goals and priorities, and serve as the Pastor's principal consultants.

Ushers collect the offertory, seat people in overcrowded Masses, select a family to bring up the gifts, act as greeters, and ensure everything is ready for Mass to run smoothly.