"The liturgy is first something that God does as a public work for the betterment of his people." (click HERE for more information). Please sign up for one or more ministries HERE or please contact the Parish Office if you are interested in participating in one or more of the ministries listed on this page or would like more information.
Being an Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister mean that in addition to serving at Mass, you will be assisting the priest in taking communion to the sick and to the nursing home and the homebound.
The Eucharistic Ministry is a great opportunity to serve the Christ the King Church community. The participants experience a joy that comes through serving the Lord and others at the weekend Masses.
The Eucharistic Minister who visits the nursing homes and hospitals assist the Pastor of the parish by carrying Holy Communion to Catholic Residents and Patients at the Nursing Homes and Hospitals. They also visit the homebound, who are not able to come and participate in our parish Eucharistic Celebration.
Because of the great responsibility of carrying the Blessed Sacrament outside the Church, care must be taken to recruit only those individuals who understand the importance and appreciate the sacredness of their undertaking. This is shown in their manner, their attitude toward those with whom they come in to contact, their dress and their devotion to the Blessed Sacrament.
This service we are doing is a gift both to the patient, or the elderly who is homebound to whom we hold out the hand of the Mother Church, and to ourselves, completing the circle of love. It is helpful, though not necessary, for us to enjoy meeting our own people and encountering different sorts of situations. It is always a gratifying, humbling, heartwarming, always deeply spiritual experience.
The proclamation of the Word of God is truly a service to the Church. Lectors bring the living Word of God to the liturgical assembly. The ministry of the Word should, therefore, be treated seriously and with great dignity. (GIRM 55)
The Word of God is not merely read during the liturgy. It is proclaimed, yet not with theatrical show. Effective proclamation involves the delivery of the message with clarity, conviction and appropriate pace. It demands the ability to evoke faith in others by demonstrating one's own faith. Proclamation is a special ministry which presupposes faith. It also rouses faith in those who hear the Word proclaimed. (LM Intro 55)
Ideally, the assembly should listen to the proclamation of the Scriptures and not read along in a missalette. In the act of communal listening, the worshippers experience not only unity among themselves but also the presence of Christ speaking to them through the Word. Pastors and lectors need, however, to be attentive to special needs of the hearing impaired. (LM Intro 7, 37)
All Liturgical ministers, especially lectors, must be properly trained for their ministry. The ministry of the Word requires skill in public reading, knowledge of the principles of liturgy, and an understanding of the scriptures. Only properly trained and commissioned lectors scheduled for liturgy. (GIRM 101, LM Intro 14)
Lectors are fully initiated, practicing Catholics whose lives witness to the Word which they proclaim. On special occasions and pastoral reasons, a young person who isn't yet fully initiated (i.e., confirmed and has received first Eucharist) may be permitted to lector during a liturgy. Proper training, however, is expected.
Altar servers assist at Mass on weekdays, weekends, holy days, and/or special occasions. This ministry is open to all boys and girls who have received their First Holy Communion and to any adults.
Ushers provide assistance and hospitality to the congregation before, during, and after Mass. They also collect the offertory gifts and distribute bulletins.
Gift Bearers bring the bread, wine, and offertory donations to the altar during the Offertory Procession at Mass.
The Choir and Musicians provide music for weekend and Holy Day Masses.