Ministers of Hospitality

Purpose

The women and men who serve in this ministry are much more than collection takers and distributors of the order of service and bulletins. They are representatives of a caring community. They welcome visitors, assist new members and help the disabled experience an accessible environment.

Skills

The best ushers and greeters are helpful and outgoing, they realize that they have a role to be the welcoming face of our community. Many people who come to celebrate the liturgy may only talk to the usher or greeter. In this way, the ushers and greeters must be able to provide a friendly and welcoming smile. They should also be prepared if the need arises to render assistance in emergencies, by familiarizing themselves with emergency procedures. At all Masses, the Hospitality Ministers should insure the cleanliness and order of the Narthex between Masses.


Contact

Mr. Steve Briethaupt is the Coordinator of the Ministers of Hospitality . His contact information can be found in the bulletin.

 
Benefit

The door of the church is a symbol of our baptism, that is our entry into Christian life. Ushers and greeters welcome the followers of Christ at the door. Matthew 7:7 reads: "Ask and it will be given to you search and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened." Ministers of hospitality are graced with the opportunity to extend Christ's love in this way to both friend and stranger.

Time Commitment

Each team of ministers serves at one of the eight weekend liturgies. Ushers need to arrive about twenty minutes before Mass and stay about ten minutes after the assembly has left. In addition, Ministers will be called upon to volunteer at special parish celebrations (eg. First Eucharist, Confirmation, Holy Thursday Mass, Easter Vigil Mass and Initiation).

[ Updated May 17, 2007 ]