As Jesus reminds us that he is the vine and we are the branches, and it is the branches through which nourishment enlivens the vine, so it is with parish ministries and organizations. There are many ministries and organizations by which our parish is enriched – some of which require occasional participation, and others which entail regular service. One does not become a parishioner by only attending Sunday Mass. Your involvement in one of these ministries and organizations will not only enrich your life, but it will also vitalize the communion of faith we enjoy.

Lay Ministries

Our parish has a pressing need for parishioners to participate in the work of our church and in our ministries including Special Ministers of Holy Communion, Altar Server, Lector, Usher and Choir Ministry. All are welcome and encouraged to serve on one of our lay ministries. Your involvement will result in a greater sense of what it means to be Catholic and the opportunity to meet and work with fellow parishioners. Please consider giving a short amount of your time to help us in these weekly opportunities to be involved in our parish. If you are interested in serving your parish please contact Father Dennis or call the Office at 366-1750.

Choir

Music is an integral part of the Catholic Mass. Join together in song, under the direction of our talented directors.

Parish Usher Ministry

Our primary mission is to provide a friendly, helpful presence to parishioners and guests attending Mass. We take up collections and encourage people to take up the Gifts and provide assistance to those who are handicapped or become ill during Mass. This is a very special Ministry.

Lectors

Lectors are committed to their important ministry and the care with which they prepare to proclaim the Sunday readings.

Altar Servers

The mission of the Altar Server Ministry is to provide boys and girls of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish an opportunity to serve the presiding priest and our parish community at Mass, and in a way that develop a deeper appreciation of the Eucharist and of service to our Christian community.

Adult Altar Servers

Adult altar servers are a Minister of the Eucharist and serve at 7 AM Mass and Funeral Masses. Their mission is to answer God’s call to know, love and serve the Lord and one another by assisting the priest during the Mass and as a Minister of the Eucharist.

Special Ministers of Holy Communion

Special Ministers of Holy Communion give their service to the Church at Mass because they have been baptized and called to do God’s work. They help distribute the Body and Blood of Christ because they are active members of the congregation, and so they sit with all their baptized brothers and sisters until they are needed at Communion time.