Ministries

Help everyone see and hear the beauty of the Mass by joining our Audio-Visual Team—training is simple, and you can learn at your own pace!

Instituted Acolytes assist the priest and deacon at the altar, support the distribution of Holy Communion, and help with liturgical formation, serving with reverence and deep understanding of the Mass.

Adopt-A-Grandparent Ministry brings joy to nursing home residents through visits filled with music, crafts, and celebration. Families can help by donating cards, gifts, or supporting seasonal events.

Adult Altar Servers, age 18 and confirmed, assist at Mass with reverence and receive training throughout the year.

The Altar Server Ministry is open to those who have received First Holy Communion and assists during Mass, with training offered throughout the year.

This ministry enhances the beauty of the sanctuary by preparing worship spaces for weekend, feast day, and holiday Masses.

Celebration of Life Ministry provides free funeral receptions at SSJ for grieving families. Volunteers are needed to help prepare, set up, and serve food—offering comfort and compassion through hospitality at a time of loss.

The Creation Care Team inspires our parish to live out Catholic teaching by caring for God’s creation through education, advocacy, and sustainable action.

The purpose of this ministry is to provide natural and beautiful spaces for parishioners and guests to walk, reflect, and pray as they make their way down the path toward Apostleship.

Bring the comfort of Christ to those who are homebound or in care facilities by serving as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion.

SSJ partners with the American Red Cross as a key Montgomery County shelter, providing housing and support during disasters, and is seeking trained volunteers to help.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, age 18 and confirmed, assist in distributing the Eucharist during Mass.

Faith Formation volunteers help nurture the spiritual growth of children, teens, and families through service, teaching, and support. Roles include Guides (catechists), Assistant Guides, Edge and Life Teen Core Teams, Parents on Patrol (POP), facilities helpers, and more.

The Funeral Team supports grieving families by preparing for funerals, creating announcements, and coordinating schedules to ensure a meaningful and reverent liturgy.

Become a Gabriel Angel and walk alongside a mother in need, offering compassion, prayer, and support during her pregnancy.

The Guardian Angel Closet Ministry offers clothing to families in need within our parish and community.

Volunteer your time and talent to ‘build a world where everyone has a place to live.’

The HANDS with HEART Ministry creates handcrafted items, like prayer blankets, to share comfort and Christian love with those in need.

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Lectors proclaim God’s Word at Mass, helping bring Scripture to life for the faithful, with training offered year-round.

Welcome parishioners with a warm smile as a Mass Greeter and help create a friendly, inviting atmosphere as they arrive for worship.

On a weekly basis, this group will gather and count the weekend's offertory and prepare it for deposit.

The Music Ministry leads the congregation in worship through song, serving as the choir at Mass and welcoming all who love to sing or play.

Help welcome new parishioners by assisting with our Newcomer Lunches with Fr. Pat and introducing them to ways to get involved at SSJ.

Our Lady’s Rosary Makers meet twice a month to teach and make rosaries, sharing the mission of placing a rosary—and Mary’s love—in every hand.

Visits with prisoners at a state prison outside of Huntsville.

Join the Respect Life Ministry to support and pray for every life from conception to natural death through education, advocacy, and compassionate care.

The Altar Linen Society reverently cares for and launders the sacred linens used during Mass.

The SSJ Gift Shop in Room 3-4 offers Catholic gifts and is run by volunteers—join us and help out after Mass!

Sacristans prepare the church for Mass, ensuring all liturgical items are in place, and serve with experience and mature faith.

Spiritual direction is a sacred conversation that helps you become more aware of God’s presence and activity in your daily life.

“Giving aid to those in need”

Together, we are the hands and feet of Jesus, doing His work and serving those He dearly loves. Sharing our gifts is a clear demonstration that people of faith are never alone. When serve God and our Church by serving the poor, we really do make a difference!

Ushers, age 16 and up, offer a warm welcome and assist with seating, collections, and bulletins at Mass.

Help couples prepare for their big day by guiding wedding rehearsals—no experience needed, just a love for weddings and a willingness to serve!