Assist with the Liturgy

Altar Servers

Children/Teens:
These young men and women serve the community by assisting the priest during the celebration of Eucharist and other liturgical celebrations (weddings, funerals, baptisms, etc.). Their responsibilities dressing the altar for mass, carrying the cross and candles in procession, assisting the priest during Mass and Communion. Those who have made their first communion and are in the 4th grade or above are welcome to participate in this special ministry. Meetings are held 4 times a year.  

Adults:
Adult men are encouraged to join the ‘Senior Servers’ who assist at daily morning and funeral Masses. Don’t worry if it’s been a few years since  you wore a cassock and surplus, being an altar server is like riding a bike you just need to get back on the bike.

Contact Kathy or Deacon Frank DeSanto.

Spanish Mass Servers:
Are you Bi-lingual or is Spanish your first language? This group of young men and women will serve the Spanish community by assisting the priest during the celebration of the Eucharist and other liturgical celebrations (weddings, funerals, baptisms, etc). Those who have made their first communion and are in the 4th grade or above are welcome to participate in this special ministry.  Contact Nezy Torres, 813-973-0701.

Arts & Environment

The Arts and Environment Committee decorates the church and sanctuary for the various liturgical seasons (Advent, Lent, Ordinary Time), creating an appropriate visual environment for all major feasts (Christmas, Easter, Pentecost, All Saints and Corpus Christi Sunday) and special observances (Thanksgiving, Veteran's Day, Memorial Day).  Contact Jessica Kroger, 813-995-0189

Children's Liturgy of the Word

Contact Matthew Irwin to become part of this team of adults organizes the weekly children’s liturgy of the word during the 9:30 a.m. Family Mass. They make the Word of God child-friendly through skits, puppets, stories, etc...

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

The Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EM’s) are called to deepen their devotion to the Holy Eucharist and to model their lives more closely on the Lord Jesus. They are entrusted with the responsibility of assisting the priests and deacons in the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ. They must be registered parishioners for at least one full year, be fully initiated (i.e., baptized and confirmed) and practicing  Catholics of at least 18 years of age, in full communion with the Church and of proven faith and morals.  Contact Christine Pearce, 813-929-0578.

Lectors

Lectors proclaim the power and beauty of the Word of God to their assembled faithful during the Sunday Liturgy and other special services. Their “Proclamation” of God’s Word is a most powerful expression of their personal faith and service to God. Husband and wife teams are especially welcome.  Contact John & Carol Velchoff, 813-948-2684.

Liturgy & Wedding Liturgy Committees

This committee plans and coordinates the most important area of community life – the worship of our faith community. Members are asked to educate themselves in liturgical matters so that sound principles are incorporated into the planning of all liturgical celebrations and seasons. This committee meets bi-monthly and welcomes both adults and teens.  Click here to learn more about our Wedding Liturgy Committee.

Ministers of Hospitality

These men and women provide hospitality to our liturgical celebrations by assisting with seating, taking up collection and directing both the Offertory and Communion processions. Ushers also greet our faith community at the entrance to the church before each Mass, distribute the weekly bulletin and other materials. They also tidy up our worship space before and after each Mass, so that the area always is neat and inviting. Training is provided and both adult and teen volunteers are welcome.  Questions? Contact Robert Nyberg (English), Eddie Roque (Spanish) or click here to join.

Sacristans

Sacristans serve the Lord behind the scenes and help make the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass a special occasion by either: (1) setting up of all sacred vessels and linens for Mass followed by the purification of linens and vessels after Mass or (2) being responsible for the washing and ironing of altar linens. Volunteers are trained and assigned to a specific Mass and the specific folding of all altar linens.  Sacristans can perform either one function or both. Linens to be laundered are to be picked up on Monday and are to be returned by Wednesday.   For FAQs and more info about the Sacristan Ministry click here

Tech Team

Can you check your email on a computer?  Then you can join our tech team.  Tech team members run our screens during liturgical celebrations.  Contact Deacon Frank DeSanto if you are 13 years of age or older to become a part of this important ministry.