We are community and family. To extend these feelings, ministers of hospitality greet, welcome and make comfortable every person entering our parish community. This is achieved by a welcoming smile and handshake to anyone who enters St. Mark. They also prepare the Church for worship. Preparation for liturgy and assistance to related ministries ensure the proper atmosphere for the celebration of God’s Word. At Mass, these ministers distribute the parish bulletin, and other material; assist in seating visitors; select gift-bearers; and gather the collection. They are available for all liturgies.
Those who wish to join the Usher Ministry are also encouraged to attend the Understanding Liturgy Training. The topics, dates and times for these sessions are listed below.
Understanding Liturgy - A basic overview of the liturgy covering the following:
What is Liturgy? The Liturgical Year The Structure of the Mass The Real Presence of the Eucharist Eucharistic Adoration