Ministry: Liturgy

The Church celebrates in the liturgy the Pascal mystery by which Christ accomplished the work of our salvation. - CCC, no. 1067

The focus of this ministry is directed at the celbration of the Eucharist and creating a church environment support prayerful worship.

This is an opportunity for youth in the 4th Grade or older to assist the priest who presides at Mass, become involved in the parish, and become an integral part of the celebration of liturgy. Training and mentoring provided.

Terry Keenan (480) 998-3843

The church celebrates the liturgy in a holy environment using an abundance of signs, symbols, and rituals that supports prayerful worship using church décor and environmental accents during liturgical seasons and special occasions. Flare for art and design helpful.

Kay Halladay (480) 998-3843

Daily Mass Lectors: Weekday lectors, following a flexible schedule, are committed to ensuring the complete setting up of liturgical gifts, lighting of candles and maintaining of Eucharistic Vessels. They also proclaim the first reading and responsorial psalm. Training provided.

Kathy Hopkins (480) 998-3843

Holy Communion increases our union with Christ. Just as bodily food sustains our physical life, so Holy Communion nourishes our spiritual life. Eucharistic Ministers present the Body and Blood of Christ to those who come to Holy Communion at all liturgies. Training provided.

Gary Gwozdzik (480) 998-3843

Funeral ministers assist parish families experiencing a loss through death of a loved one and collaborate with mortuary staff for the funeral by offering hospitality and support to guests. They assist during Mass preparation and perform other duties. Flexible schedule.

Mary & Dick Iglar (480) 998-3843

Members of this Committee, through the interpretation of the Sunday readings and private prayer, prepare the General Intercessions (prayer we make on behalf of the needs of others) or Prayers of the Faithful on a rotating basis. These prayers are read at Sunday liturgy during Liturgy of the Word. Meet once or twice a year.

Kevin McGloin (480) 998-3843

Hospitality Ministers

The Church is to be a sign of God’s Kingdom in the world. Ministers of Hospitality offer a warm and friendly greeting to welcome the community as they arrive for Mass, provide music sheets and other information, assist with seating, and take up weekly offerings at all Masses. Training provided - Assist twice a month.

Pat and Lou Stalzer (480) 998-3843

Ministers of the Word engage the parish community in thoughtful reflection on the Word of God through proclamation of the scriptures, prayers of the faithful, responsorial psalms, general intercessions and petitions. Special liturgical proclamation teams may be selected to proclaim Gospel at selected Masses. Training provided. Effective presentation and delivery skills helpful. Assist approximately every six weeks.

Kaye Van Dyke (480) 998-3843

Contact Jerry Anthony through Parish Office

Jerry Anthony (480) 998-3843

Sanctuary Care ministers work “behind the scenes” to maintain the sanctuary including the fixtures, candleholders, the holy water fonts in the church as well as the daily mass chapel. Additionally, they clean altar linens, albs, and altar server robes. Training provided - Flexible schedule.

Marlene Welch (480) 998-3843

Greeters welcome Mass attendees with a bright “hello”at all Masses. Parish organizations and individual families are needed for this ministry.

Diane Fausel (480) 998-3843