Liturgical Ministries

Liturgical Ministries are groups that help us celebrate Mass and receive the sacraments of our faith. If you have questions or are interested in participating in any of these service ministries, please contact the parish office at 614-761-0905 or liturgy@stjoanofarcpowell.org. Thank you!

To log in to your liturgical ministry portal using your username and password, click here.

If you are already a registered minister, you can access the Liturgical Ministry Schedule here.

Altar Linens

This ministry launders towels and small altar linens. This is a monthly commitment, a couple of times per year.

Altar Servers

Altar servers assist the clergy in the celebration of Mass. Servers must be in at least fourth grade to participate.

Art & Environment

This committee is dedicated to enhancing the worship space during the cycles and seasons of the liturgical year, to create an atmosphere conducive to prayer.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

These ministers assist the clergy in the distribution of Holy Communion at liturgical celebrations, as well as to the homebound and hospitalized. Training is provided twice a year; in the fall and during the season of Lent.

Greeters for Mass

This ministry is open to all members of the parish and involves greeting people who are entering the building for Mass.

Lectors

Lectors assist by proclaiming the scriptures at Mass and other liturgical celebrations. Any parishioner of high school age or older is eligible to participate. Training is provided.

Liturgy Committee

This committee works with the clergy and liturgical ministries to prepare the liturgical prayer of the church during the seasons and cycles of the liturgical year.

Ministry to the Sick, Homebound, and Hospitalized

These ministers serve the needs of those unable to attend Mass during illness or infirmity by providing a spiritual and physical connection to those unable to take part in our parish life.

Music Ministry

There are many options available to participate in enhancing the Mass through excellence in musical presentation.

Adult Choir

Cantors

Children’s Choirs

A Bethlehem Carol

Instrumentalists

Stephen Smith

614.761.0905

ssmith@stjoanofarcpowell.org

Sacristans

Sacristans prepare the worship space for liturgical celebrations. Working with the clergy and other ministries, they assure the readiness of the worship space for each celebration.

Ushers

Ushers are hosts and hostesses to welcome the people of God to each liturgical celebration. They are also responsible for seating people, collecting offerings, directing communion lines and distributing bulletins.

Jay Johnson
usher@stjoanofarcpowell.org

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