Liturgical Ministries @ St. Mary
With the Eucharist as the high point of our Christian lives, our Liturgical Ministries strive to involve people of all ages in praising God through active service in the Liturgy. From Greeters, Ushers, and Lectors to Eucharistic Ministers, Masters of Ceremony, Servers, and Art & Environment Coordinators, we work to find a place for everyone's personal expression of prayer in the Liturgy. If you'd like to get involved in any of the ministries described below, please contact the Ministry Coordintor as listed or Paul Schutz, our Director of Worship.
| The Greeters Ministry at St. Mary works to ensure that all who gather in worship will feel welcome in our community. With a smile, a hug, or a handshake, Greeters welcome the Assembly before the liturgy and wish them well as they leave. Greeters also provide necessary information about the church to visitors and others who request it. Through their ministry, the Greeters work to ensure that all feel truly welcome and excited about participating fully in the Eucharistic celebration. If you are interested in becoming a Greeter, please contact Mary Jo Bennett, our Ministry Coordinator, at 812-473-2722 or mjobennett@yahoo.com. Download a copy of the role description for Greeters. |
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The Ushers Ministry continues the work of the Greeters Ministry, ensuring that all who gather have a suitable place to sit during the Eucharistic celebration. In addition, Ushers often act as cross bearers and select and coordinate gift bearers at the liturgies. If you are interested in becoming an Usher, please contact Paul Schutz at 812-425-1577 or pschutz@stmaryevansville.org or see him after the liturgy. |
| Ministers of the Word, or Lectors, proclaim God's Word at the liturgies each week. Lectors can choose to serve at any of our three liturgies. Through ongoing formation and training, our Lectors work to ensure all gathered truly hear God's voice speaking during liturgy and inspire in prayer all members of the Assembly. If you're interested in becoming a Lector, please contact Phillip Field, our Ministry Coordinator, at 812-853-5065 or phillipfield@sbcglobal.net. |
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Eucharistic Ministers share the Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus with all those who gather at Eucharist. In addition, the assist with preparing the altar for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Through ongoing formation and training, our Eucharistic Ministers strive to present the Body and Blood with the utmost reverence and convey the spirit of the Lord through their ministry. Eucharistic Ministers can choose to serve at any of our three liturgies. If you would like to get involved at the 9:30 AM liturgy, please contact Pauline Kothe, our Ministry Coordinator, at 812-476-9543 or ostomyctr@aol.com. If you would like to serve at either the 4 PM Saturday or 4 PM Sunday liturgy, please contact Tina Hirsch at 812-473-5929 or innerpeace@evansville.net. Download a copy of the role description for 9:30 Eucharistic Ministers. Download a copy of the role description for 4 PM Eucharistic Ministers. |
| Masters of Ceremony coordinate our liturgies from the opening procession to the end of the liturgy. By assisting and directing the Presider and other ministers, MCs work to ensure that liturgies flow "seamlessly" from one moment to the next. MCs also work in close contact with servers, directing them through their role in the liturgy. If you are interested in becoming an MC, please contact Sheryl Lemmer, our MC/Server coordinator, at 812-473-8621 or sheryllemmer@yahoo.com. Download a copy of the role description for MCs. |
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The Altar Servers ministry is open to all young people who have completed the sacrament of First Eucharist through eighth grade. Servers work, under the guidance of the Master of Ceremony, to assist with various tasks throughout the Liturgy. If you are interested in becoming a Server, please contact Sheryl Lemmer, our MC/Server coordinator, at 812-473-8621 or sheryllemmer@yahoo.com. Download a copy of the role description for Altar Servers. |
