Altar Care Ministry
Altar Care Ministers are parishioners who work behind the scenes to care for the altar linens, assist in making baptismal garments, cleaning candles, etc. Men and women are welcome to participate.  Training is provided.

Altar Server Ministry
Boys and girls, from fourth grade through high school, are encouraged to volunteer to peform specific tasks during liturgies to assist the priest and deacon at the altar. Training is provided. 

Art & Environment Ministry
The Art and Environment Ministry creates an environment that will stimulate all the senses and help promote an understanding of the liturgy. These volunteers set up and take down special church decorations with each change of season or special day. Do you have a flair for flowers, plants, and decorating? Consider offering those skills for the glory of God's house. Adults and teens are welcome. 

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist the clergy in the distribution of Communion at Mass. They may also bring the Lord's Eucharistic presence to the homebound as needed. Interested parishioners must be approved by the Pastor, be practicing Catholics who have been confirmed and are in good standing with the Church. Candidates are trained to receive sufficient spiritual, theological, and practical preparation to fulfill their role with knowledge and reverence. 

Lector Ministry
Lectors proclaim the Sacred Scripture so that the community of faith may hear the Word of God at Mass. Interested parishioners must be practicing Catholics who have been confirmed and are in good standing with the Church and have a good public speaking voice. Training is provided. 

Liturgical Drama Ministry
Eash year at Christmas time and during Lent the youth of the parish have an opportunity to bring the mystery of Christ to life in the Christmas Pageant and through our Living Stations Celebration on Good Friday. Children and teens are welcome to be a part of these events. We also need adults willing to give their time to assist. 

Liturgy of the Word For Children
Children's Liturgy of the Word is an opportunity for adults to share their faith with children whose ages range from 4 through 11 years. After the Opening Prayer of the Mass, the priest dismisses the children to experience the day's Scriptures on a level which they can appreciate. A prayer leader reads the Sunday readings to the children from a Children's lectionary, and then spends time sharing the message from the readings. Interested prayer leaders must comply with the Child Protection Policy of the Archdiocese of Washington and be able to attend Children's Liturgy of the Word at Sunday 11:00 AM Mass. We always need adults and teens to share the work of this exciting ministry. Training and resource material are provided. 

Sacristan Ministry
Sacristans are responsible for setting up the sacred vessels, and for coordinating and cleaning those vessels used in the transformation of bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ for liturgies.  They also make sure the sacristy is adequately supplied. Training will be provided. The requirements are to be a member of the parish in good standing, to have the desire to serve your fellow parishioners, and to have been previously commissioned as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. 

Usher/Greeter Ministry
The primary goal of the Usher/Greeter ministry is to greet all who enter the church and assist as needed. It is important that all who attend services feel welcome and comfortable. The Usher/Greeters will assist anyone who may have special needs and take care of logistical requirements (e.g. taking up collections, guiding, handing out bulletins, etc.). 

To volunteer or for further information please contact Megan McFarland at 301-253-2027 or [email protected].