Altar Care
Pearl Coryat
The altar is prepared for the celebration of the Mass. Responsible for the upkeep of the vestments for the priest.
Altar Guild
Lucy Estrada
This organization serves the people by having religious articles available for purchase. They have served the parish by their financial support.
Altar Servers
Lionel Alex / Oralia Mendoza
Assists the celebrant at Saturday and Sunday Masses, and other special liturgical services held throughout the Church year. (Participate in processions by carrying incense, the cross and candles. Assist with the preparation of the altar and gifts.) Young boys and girls must have received First Communion and be at least seven (7) years old. They should attend Mass faithfully. Attend meetings and workshops when scheduled by coordinator. There are plans being formulated for spiritual and social outings in the future.
Eucharist to the Sick
Barbara Brandyberg
Take communion to the homebound parishioners.
Cursillistas
Eugenio & Maria Vela
Eucharistic Ministers
Paul Papillion/Vicente Trevino
Members of the parish are appointed to this ministry and attend a training process. They help in distribution of communion during Mass.
Grupo de Oracion
Amelia Salas
The mission of this group is to try to make the gospel alive in our lives through scriptures, praises and orations. This mission does not belong to a single group, but to the whole church.
Serves the parish in the lay apostleship of prayer and evangelization.
Liturgical Art/Environment
Alicia Bernal
Gives attention to the space and atmosphere where liturgy is celebrated that will invite the assembly to contemplation, and will aid them in their participation.
Liturgical Dancers
Mary Brown
This team of dedicated dancers (range in age from very young to young adult) enhance our spiritual faith by sharing the good news of the Gospel through interpretative dance.
Music Ministries
Alma Kelly / Sylvia Rodriguez / Fayetta Allen / Maria Estrada
Our Liturgy of Music includes the Gospel Choir, Spanish Choir, Traditional Choir, and Folk Group. These groups exercise their musical talents and enrich the liturgical celebrations at the different Masses.
In Mary's Chapel (inside the main building), the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar is exposed for perpetual adoration and meditation. The Chapel is available for prayers twenty-four hours everyday. Parishioners are invited to commit one hour each week to meet with the Lord, talk to Him and recover their inner peace and happiness. A schedule is available for choosing a specific hour of adoration.
Proclaimer of the Word / Proclamadores de la Palabra
Paul Papillion / Maria Chavez
Proclaim the Word of God by reading the scripture passages to the congregation at all Saturday and Sunday Masses, and other celebration throughout the Church year. Must have a strong personal faith and be able to reveal that faith through a simple, natural delivery.
Usherettes / Ushers & Greeters
Geneva Charles / Arthur Goudeau / Oscar Umana
Greet and welcome parishioners & Visitors, assist in seating, take up collections, assist with the communion traffic flow, handout bulletins, etc. Must be active members--1.5 hours each scheduled Sunday. |
