Liturgical Ministries

These indispensable and special individuals work closely with the Pastor and Worship Committee to maintain the sacred dignity of the church proper, the chapel and the sacristies. Duties include:

Rosary leaders begin the rosary in the Church before Mass. Come early and share in the graces promised by our Mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary. The rosary begins at 8:30 AM before the 9:00 AM Sunday Mass and at 10:30 AM before the 11:00 AM Mass. We look forward to praying together.

The Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held in the church from Thursday, at the conclusion of the 9:00 AM Mass, until Friday at 8:00 AM. Deepen your spiritual journey by spending time in prayer with our Lord. While all are welcome to visit the chapel during adoration, you may also want to consider committing […]

The Collection Counters mission is to count the weekly parish collection in a timely and accurate basis and to ensure that monies collected are taken safely to a banking institution for safekeeping. Collection Counters are on a rotating schedule and are scheduled approximately once every 6 weeks. The coordinator makes a schedule quarterly and distributes […]

This committee is responsible for decorating the church throughout the year, including special seasons such as Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, feast days, and ordinary time. Responsibilities include decorating, flower arranging, banner making, and the watering and care of plants.

Volunteers wash and iron the hand cloths, purificators, amice, and corporals used in church. These items require special handling. Volunteers alternate monthly commitments.

The purpose of the Housekeepers for the Lord, is to help with the light housekeeping of our Church. Housekeepers of the Lord are volunteers crews of 4 people usually work on a Friday or Saturday morning for 1-2 hours approximately every seven weeks. Special cleaning dates are scheduled in preparation for Easter and Christmas.

The purpose of  Children’s Liturgy of the Word is twofold: to form children in a quality liturgical experience and to facilitate the proclamation of Scripture into the child’s life.  The celebrations of these liturgies are intended to form children in the liturgical language of the church, to nourish and guide their spiritual growth, and to immerse them […]

The Worship Screen helper helps show the Word of God during Mass, allowing all to see and absorb the message. Worship Screen helpers manipulate the screens at the front and back of church so that the participants can follow along. Anyone interested in serving as a Worship Screen helper at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin […]

Ushers play a vital role in creating a welcoming and organized worship experience. They warmly greet attendees, assist with seating, distribute programs or worship aids, take up the collection, help maintain order during Holy Communion, and hand out bulletins after the liturgy. All members of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary community, including those […]

Altar servers assist the presiding priest with various details so that he may give full attention to presiding at the liturgy. The various tasks include assisting the presider with the Sacramentary, helping to set the altar table with the necessary vessels, and handling candles, incense, the processional cross and other sacramentals. Boys and girls 4th […]

The Lector shares the Word of God during Mass, ensuring that all can hear and reflect on the Holy Scriptures. By proclaiming the Scriptures with clarity and reverence, Lectors help engage the congregation in worship. If you are interested in serving as a Lector at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, we invite you […]

We invite members of the community to help in the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ during the Communion Rite. This sacred ministry is a meaningful way to share your faith, offering a prayerful heart, reverence for the congregation, and a spirit of love. If you feel called to serve as an Extraordinary […]