Welcome!  Liturgical ministry is an excellent opportunity to fulfill your baptismal call of service to one another.  Our liturgies utilize the talents and gifts that God has given this community to the fullest extent.  Whether participation is through "behind the scenes" preparation and planning or through a public role of service within the Mass, parishioner contributions help our liturgies to be truly life-giving celebrations.  Please prayerfully consider joining one of these ministries.

Altar Servers (youth) - Adult Funeral Servers - Choir / Cantor -
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion -
Hospitality (Greeters / Ushers) - Readers

General Guidelines for Liturgical Ministers at Mass:  

1. Scheduling - The schedules for the Altar Servers, Readers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Hospitality Ministries (Greeters and Ushers) are prepared quarterly.  You may serve in more than one ministry, however, you may only serve in one ministry at any given mass.  (The exception to that is a greeter may also serve as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion at the same Mass.) Active ministers should pickup their quarterly schedules printed and available for pick-up in the church sacristy as announced in the church bulletin.  A reminder will also be announced before the weekend masses when the new schedules are available.  Several family members may be involved in liturgical ministry.  Our scheduler will work to ensure that members of the same family serve at the same mass on a given weekend.
2. If you are unable to serve at an assigned mass it is your responsibility to find a substitute.
3. Dress and Appearance - General appearance, apparel, and accessories worn during the liturgy should reflect the dignity of the role of one called upon to assist in the sacred liturgy.  Accordingly, liturgical iministers should dress nicely and modestly.

Anyone who wishes to be involved in any ministry of the church is required to meet the Diocese of Pittsburgh Safe Environment Protocols.  One may be trained in their desired ministry but may not be put on the schedule until they have met all of the protocols.

For more information click here to go directly to the Diocese of Pittsburgh  website on the Protection of Children.  For assistance, please call Cathy Nowak, the Safe Environment Coordinator, at 724-776-2888 or cathy@stferd.org.