Liturgical Ministries

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

We have a committed group of trained volunteers who bring the Holy Eucharist every week to those in our parish family who are unable to attend Mass and receive the Holy Eucharist due to temporary or permanent conditions. These parishioners may be staying in their own homes or with relatives in the parish, some may be cared for in independent or assisted living, or some may be temporarily in convalescence centers. Visits with the homebound are scheduled during the week based on individual needs.

We currently provide Communion and Rosary services to residents in Powell Senior Living, Inn at Olentangy Trails, and Ganzhorn Suites.

If you or anyone in your family would benefit from this ministry, please contact the parish office at 614.761.0905 or email the Homebound Ministry Coordinator Becky Rubal at homebound@stjoanofarcpowell.org.

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

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 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.