Do not fill out the form in Step 2 if you have already turned in a yellow card!

All ministers are asked to attend the Liturgical Ministry Night on September 22. (Required: EMHC and Readers)

New ministers must RSVP for their respective training session(s) below.  

Current ministers serving as Altar Server, EMHC, Reader, and Usher

If you have questions or conflicts, please email Stephen Eros, Director of Liturgy and Music – stepheneros@stclarechurch.org

1 - Altar Server (Grades 5 - 12)

Boys and girls in fifth grade through high school and above assist the priest in serving the Mass. Adults are also needed to assist with weekly Masses, funerals, and other special occasions.  Training sessions are required for new servers.  

2 - Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist (Age 16 & up)

These ministers assist in the most important aspect of our faith – distributing the Eucharist at Mass.  Grow in your devotion to Jesus’ presence in the Eucharist by becoming an Extraordinary Minister! 

3 - Reader (Grade 8 - Adults)

Readers proclaim the Word of God during the Mass and at other liturgical services thoughout the year.  Readers need a good speaking voice with the ability to project well, and a willingness to deepen their knowledge of scripture.

4 - Greeter

Greeters welcome parishioners and visitors to our weekend liturgies, and for various feasts and services throughout the year.  They also assist newcomers with registration forms and help them become familiar with parish facilities.  This is a ministry in which individuals or families can participate!

5 - Usher (Grade 8 - Adults)

Ushers provide a hospitable atmosphere by greeting and seating people, taking up the collection, and responding to people’s needs.  High school students and adults, both male and female, are needed.  A training refresher will be required for all ushers this year.

6 - Gift Bearer 

Gift bearers represent the assembly by bringing the gifts of bread and wine to the altar at each weekend Mass.  This is a ministry in which individuals or families can participate!

7 - Banner Bearer (Grade 8 - Adults)

Banner bearers add color and festivity to the processions at Mass for special seasons and feasts.  This is a low-time-commitment ministry open to high school youth and adults.

8- Parish Choir (Age 14 & up)

Through the gift of song, the parish choir enriches our prayer at Sunday Masses (primarily at 10:30) from September through May.  Weekly rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings, and for 30 minutes before Mass.

9 - Treble Choir (Grades 5 - 8)

These young musicians lead our parish in sung prayer at Mass.  Weekly rehearsals are held in the St. Clare School choir room on Wednesdays from 3:45 to 4:45.  After school care is available for St. Clare students from 3:00 to 3:45.  The choir sings at a 5:00 and 8:30 Mass on average twice per month from September through May, and also for some feasts and special liturgies during the year.

10 - Cherub Choir (Grades 1 - 4)

Begin your life in music ministry at a young age!  Weekly rehearsals are held in the St. Clare School choir room on Wednesdays from 3:10 to 3:40.  The choir sings at a 5:00 and 8:30 Mass on average twice per month from September through May, and also for some feasts and special liturgies during the year.

11 - Instrumentalist

We welcome instrumentalists (wind, string, brass, and percussion), youth and adults, for liturgies throughout the year. Practices are held as needed.  Please indicate your instrument on the commitment card or the online form. 

12 - Children’s Liturgy of the Word Leaders (Age 17 & up)

Share the Gospel in a language our youngest members understand as a leader for Children’s Liturgy of the Word. Couples or friends can even sign up together. The program follows the format of the Liturgy of the Word at Mass and explains various elements of the liturgy to the children.

13 - Children’s Liturgy of the Word Helpers (Age 12-16)

Youth ages 12-16 help out the leaders for Children’s Liturgy of the Word.  (See #15 for full description)

14 - Nursery Leaders (Age 17 & up)

The Parish Nursery is currently open for free child care for children as young as 6 months old during the 8:30 and 10:30 Masses.  Leaders are in charge of child care and the overall operation of the nursery during their assigned Mass.  Leaders are asked to arrive 20 minutes before Mass begins.

15 - Nursery Helpers (Age 12-16)

Youth ages 12-16 assist the leader in the nursery with child care and the overall operation of the nursery.  Helpers are asked to arrive 20 minutes before Mass begins.  (See #17 for full description)

16 - Eucharistic Adoration Committee

The Eucharist is “the source and summit of the Christian life.” (Catechism 1324) In addition to organizing our monthly Eucharistic Adoration times, this committee helps to foster devotion to the Eucharist through distributing literature and encouraging adult education sessions on the Eucharist.

17 - Eucharistic Adoration Adorer

St. Clare offers monthly 24-hour Eucharistic Adoration.  Let Jesus more closely guide you in life by spending an hour of prayer in His presence in the Most Blessed Sacrament.  Those who sign up for this ministry will be kept informed of scheduled adoration times.

18 - Art & Environment

This committee is responsible for enhancing our worship space by decorating the church for each Liturgical season.  Extensive help is needed at the beginning of Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter seasons.

19 - Homebound Visitation Ministry

Extraordinary Ministers bring Holy Communion to homebound parishioners and to residents of Nursing Homes/Skilled Care Centers and Retirement Communities.  This brings the parish to the sick/aged and shut ins and feeds them spiritually and emotionally.  These parishioners are uplifted knowing that they are still connected with and cared for by our faith community.  Ministers attend the training session for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and are given additional guidance on leading  group communion services, and making communion visits to individuals in their homes.

20 - Rosary Leader (Grade 8 - Adults)

Rosary learders help the assembly draw nearer to Christ through his Mother Mary.  “Mary’s role in the Church is inseparable from her union with Christ and flows directly from it.” (Catechism 964)  The rosary is prayed before all weekend Masses.

21 - Altar Angels

On a flexible, rotating scheuled, Altar Angels clean the church nave, sacristy, and sanctuary, making our worship space fitting for the Sacred Liturgy.