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Liturgical Ministries
All ministries, except Mass Technician will also be trained for the Spanish Mass for those who wish to serve in that capacity.
Nancy DeMatteo & Diana Villatoro (Sp)
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC)
During the Liturgy of the Eucharist, the EMHC assist the priest and deacon in distributing Holy Communion. EMHC must be at least 18 years of age and received the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Contacts:
Kathy Coffman
Audio Visual Technician
This ministry is comprised of those parishioners that have a desire to serve through using their technological talents. They will be trained to set-up and run all facets of the audio and visual components used during Mass and Live Stream liturgical events.
Contact: CoffmanK@ssjwoodlands.com
Mark Votsmeir & Eduardo Miranda (Sp)
Sacristan
The Sacristan supervises the set-up for Daily and Weekend Masses. They are responsible for the set-up and physical arrangement of the Liturgy. The Sacristan must have previous experience in liturgical ministries and show personal maturity in faith.
Contacts:
Laura Davis & Alessandra Vizzani (Sp)
Lectors
Lectors proclaim the Word of God at Mass so as to bring alive the scriptures in the hearts of the faithful gathered. Training is provided and required throughout the year.
Contact: geogchef@yahoo.com or ​avizzani@yahoo.com
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Joey Detiveaux & Carlos Crane (Sp)
Ushers/Greeters
Ushers assist parishioners/visitors before, during, and after Mass. They are welcoming faces that efficiently help with seating in pews, distributing collection baskets, and passing out the bulletins after Mass. Ushers must be at least 16 years old.
Contacts: ​
Chip Alexander
Altar Servers
The Altar Server ministry is opened to those who have completed the Sacrament of First Holy communion. The Altar Servers assist during Mass. Training is provided several times a year and upon request.
Contacts: ​
Trina Olssen
Adult Servers
The Adult Altar Server ministry is opened to those who have completed the Sacrament of Confirmation and are at least 18 years of age. The Adult Server assists during Mass. Training is provided several times a year and per request.
Contact: ​trina.olssen@yahoo.com
Mike Cox
Instituted Acolyte
The Instituted Acolyte is appointed to assist the deacon and serve the priest in the celebration of the liturgy. He is an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion serving only when sufficient ordinary ministers are not available. Instituted Acolytes, as necessary, may also assist with the formation of other ministers who assist at the altar. Because these ministers are dedicated to service at the altar, they should strive to learn all they can about public divine worship and strive to grasp its inner spiritual meaning. A primary responsibility is to assist with the purification of vessels used in the distribution of Holy Communion. Training for this ministry is done through the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.
Contact: ​megnmick@gmail.com
Donna Finney
Music Ministry
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Contact: ​finneyd@ssjwoodlands.com
Deb Leone
Arts & Environment
Focus on the beauty of the sanctuary and worship areas by preparing them for weekend, feast days and holiday Masses.