Liturgical Ministries
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Mass Times
- Sunday: 8:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN 10:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN 5:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
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Confession Times
- Saturday: 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM Confession is celebrated in the church Confessionals
Confession may also be scheduled by appointment; please contact the Parish Office to do so.
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Our liturgies utilize the talents and gifts that God has given our community to the fullest extent. Whether participation is through "behind the scenes" preparation and planning, or through a public role of service within the Mass, parishioner contributions help our liturgies to be truly life-giving celebrations. Please prayerfully consider joining one of these ministries:
Ministers of the Word
Ministers of the Word proclaim the Word of the Lord during Mass. Therefore, they must be comfortable with public speaking and proficient with diction, enunciation, pronunciation, and projection. Training is provided.
Ministers of Communion
Ministers of Communion, along with the priest and, on occasion, the deacon, assist with the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ to the assembly during Mass. Training is provided.
The following are the qualifications for this ministry:- Must be a practicing Catholic, and fully initiated (have received Baptism, Confirmation, and First Holy Communion)
- A registered parishioner of Santa Maria Parish
- 16 years of age or older, with a mature demeanor and a willingness to serve fellow parishioners
- Attendance at scheduled training opportunities
Hospitality Ministers: Greeters and Ushers
Following Christ's examples of welcoming all with open arms, our hospitality ministers (Greeters and Ushers) open doors and warmly greet all who come to worship with us. Serving as a Hospitality Minister is a wonderful opportunity to get to know other parishioners. Interested individuals and families should be hospitable, have an ability to see the needs of others and respond to them, and be welcoming.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:- Greeting parishioners
- Passing baskets during the offertory
- Guiding parishioners during Communion
- Serving as hosts to answer questions
- Cleaning up the Church before the next Mass
- Distributing handouts after Mass, including the Bulletin
Altar Servers and Sacristans
Altar servers and acolytes (adult servers) assist the priest during Mass and at other liturgical ceremonies - you have probably seen them vested in white albs at Mass. They are expected to be appropriately prepared, committed to giving their time and talent to the parish community, and willing to serve God's people. They should be able to understand the Eucharistic celebration and the other sacred rites. The minimum age is 4th grade. Training is provided.
Responsibilities include:- Carrying the processional candles
- Holding the book for the priest celebrant
- Assisting the priest in setting the altar with the needed vessels
- Assisting the priest and deacon as necessary
Sacristans work in the sacristy to set up for Mass, which includes setting out the sacred vessels, organizing the liturgical books, and seeing to the proper amount of bread and wine. After the Mass, they make sure the sacristy is cleaned up and in good order. In addition to the sacristan duties, our sacristans are also acolytes assisting at Mass by processing in with the processional cross and, in the absence of altar servers, covers their duties as well.
Music and Choirs
Music is an integral part of every liturgical celebration at Santa Maria, and we are always looking for talented vocalists and instrumentalists of all ages! -
* Contact: Megan Arteaga | 925-254-2426 x308 | [email protected]