Ministers
Link to the Liturgical Ministers Schedule
- After opening the schedule, select the correct tab at the bottom of the spreadsheet to access the desired time period (e.g., Aug-Sep or Oct-Nov)
Sacristans
Contact: John Morehead
The sacristan arranges the books needed for the celebration, marking all of the divisions. He or she lays out the vestments and anything else needed for the celebration. The sacristan ensures that the things necessary for worship are always available. There should be a ready supply of fresh hosts and of duly authorized wine, sufficient clean purificators, corporals, hand towels, incense and coals.
READERS
Contact: John Connell
or Janna Gedda
In the procession to the altar, the reader may carry the Book of the Gospels and reads from the ambo the readings that precede the Gospel. The reader may also be asked to read parish announcements.
SERVERS
Contact: Anna Lilleboe
anna.lilleboe@gmail.com
Open to boys/girls who have received 1st communion. The primary role of the altar server is to assist the priest in the celebration of the liturgy during Mass. This is done through specific actions and by setting an example to the congregation by active participation in the liturgy, by ‘looking alert’ and by sitting or standing at the appropriate times.
In addition, the role of an altar server is to light the candles on the altar, to carry them in procession and during the solemn singing of the Gospel; to prepare wine and water for the sacrifice of the Mass; and to assist the sacred ministers at the Mass and other public services of the Church.
Mass Volunteers
Contact: Dan Madden
Volunteers greet all who arrive for Mass and provide them with a worship aid provided for the occasion. Assist people in locating seats if there appears to be difficulty, especially after Mass begins. Volunteers pass collection baskets and bring the money forward to the altar. Volunteers assist at Communion to assure smooth movement of the assembly and assisting those needing special consideration. Finally, volunteers distribute weekly bulletins at the conclusion of Mass. The worship area should be prepared for the next Mass.
CONSOLATION MINISTRY
Contact: Michael Hansen
Act as ushers during funerals, provide Mass aides for non-Catholics attending the funeral.
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
Contact: Ted Meany
ted@stthomascamas.org
"Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion" is the formal title of laypeople who distribute the Eucharist and Precious Blood during Mass.
CANTORS AND MUSICIANS
Contact: Taylor Gonzaga
taylorg@stthomascamas.org
Our musicians lead the congregation in song and provide music for the liturgies. Roles include cantor, adult choir, Vox Clara children's choir, instrumentalists.
Church Angels
Contact: Mary Ann Stevan
360 834-2126
Work in rotating teams to clean and maintain the interior of the church each week on Friday mornings and for special Holy Days.
Linen Maidens
Contact: Anne Barnes
360 -834 2126
These volunteers wash and iron altar linens each week, on a rotating monthly schedule. Linens include towels, purificators, corporals and altar cloths.
Virtus
Safe Environment Website
For more information on how to register with this site or check on your safe environment status, call the Parish Office
360 834 2126.
Liturgical Ministries Opportunities
We are looking for people who would like to join our Liturgical Ministries Team. Could God be calling you to become a Reader? Usher? Greeter? Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion? Sacristan? Altar Server? Or sing in the choir? It’s an ideal way to share your talents while you are already at Holy Mass. Each group is led by a wonderful and organized parishioner who would love to have you join their team.
Opportunities to Serve
at St. Thomas
Here are some great ways to get involved and help out at St. Thomas:
- Sacristans (set-up/take down for Holy Mass)
- Altar Servers (young mend and adults for Sundays and funerals during the week)
- Musicians (vocalists/instrumentalists for the choir)
-Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
- Ushers/Greeters (welcome and assist people during Holy Mass)
- Readers (to proclaim Sacred Scripture during Holy Mass)
For more information on any of these opportunities, please contact the office. Please prayerfully consider how God may be calling you to assist our parish.
