Ministers of Hospitality are key to the welcoming environment of St. Thomas Aquinas. They warmly greet people as they enter the church; assist them in finding their seats or facilities; take up the offertory collection; hand out bulletins; and straighten the books in the pews. Ministers of hospitality are scheduled for an entire month three times a year. Instructions are …
Gift presenters bring forward the gifts of bread and wine during the Preparation of the Gifts. Anyone is welcome to be a gift presenter. This is a great way to get your children involved! CONTACT US TO PARTICIPATE
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion have the honor of sharing the Holy Eucharist with the members of our parish family, when there are not enough priests present. Training is provided and attendance to a one time diocesan workshop for Extraordinary Ministers is encouraged. The Extraordinary Minister calendar is made according to your schedule. CONTACT US TO PARTICIPATE
Altar Servers assist Father during Mass. Anyone in fifth grade or above can be trained in as an altar server. Adults are welcome to be altar servers. Training and written instructions are provided. Being an altar server is a great way to serve God. CONTACT US TO PARTICIPATE
Commentators welcome the gathered assembly and share any announcements before Mass begins. The commentator also proclaims the intercessions during the Universal Prayer. Training is provided. The commentator calendar is made according to your schedule. CONTACT US TO PARTICIPATE
Readers have the privilege of proclaiming God’s Word at Mass each weekend and at daily Mass. A Reader’s workbook and training are provided. The Reader calendar is made according to your schedule. CONTACT US TO PARTICIPATE
Sacristans assist in the getting everything ready for Mass. They put unconsecrated hosts and wine on the gift presenter’s table. Sacristans set and organize the credence table with empty ciboria, cruet of water, lavabo and towel, chalice, and Roman Missal. Sacristans also help to clean up and put away everything used during Mass. Hands on learning and written instructions are …
The STA Choristers sing once or twice a month at the 4:30 PM Saturday Mass and the 10:00 AM Sunday Mass. In addition, this group has the opportunity to sing for other celebrations, including Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve Masses. This choir sings from September through May each year, and is open to students (grades 4-8) as well as high …
The STA Parish Choir sings weekly at the 10:00 AM Sunday Mass. In addition, this group sings for evening Holy Day Masses, Midnight Mass, Lessons & Carols, Triduum, Confirmation, and other Liturgical Celebrations during the Church Year. This SATB choir sings from September through May each year, and sings a wide variety of congregational music as well as a varied …
The cantor’s function is to lead and encourage the congregation in singing (for Masses on Saturday at 4:30PM, Sunday at 8:00 and 10:00AM). In preparation for the liturgical celebration, the cantor may introduce and teach new music to the people. Cantors lead the music at every celebration at St. Thomas Aquinas, often as part of a small ensemble of singers …
