Spiritual Life & Worship Commission
Children’s Liturgy of the Word – A Special Invitation for Young Hearts Children’s Liturgy of the Word is a beautiful opportunity for children ages 4 and up to engage with the Sunday readings in a way that’s meaningful and age-appropriate. During Sunday Mass, children are invited to step away with...
The Church Art amd Environment ministry sets up liturgical decorations to enhance the worship space, with a special focus on the Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter seasons. Decorating usually takes one afternoon or one evening with the total amount of time dependent upon the number of people...
St. Peter Claver: The Heavenly Cleaners clean and straighten up church pews and dust and vacuum the church and the Gathering Space. Volunteers should have the ability to physically handle a vacuum. Volunteers often work in pairs, but cleaners who prefer to work alone can do so. Cleaning takes...
Eucharistic Ministers help the priest distribute the Holy Communion during Mass. Volunteers must be confirmed Catholics. Immaculate Conception: Eucharistic Ministers serve at Mass as scheduled. They also attend an evening training session before they begin their ministry service. For more...
Greeters welcome people to Mass each week. Greeters occasionally help distribute items such as palms for Palm Sunday Masses. Greeters may serve once or twice a month. For more information, call the parish office (920) 457-1077 or contact a Spiritual Life and Worship representative.
Homebound Ministers take Holy Communion to those who are unable to attend Mass – in their own homes, in assisted living or nursing facilities, or in the hospital. During each visit, the Homebound Minister performs a 10-minute scripted Communion service, administers Holy Communion, and if possible,...
Lectors proclaim the Word of God during Mass and other liturgical services, such as funerals. Lectors stand at the lectern in front of the congregation and read from the Lectionary. They should have good reading skills and should be comfortable speaking in front of large groups. Immaculate...
Youth and adult servers help the priest during Mass and other liturgical services including weddings and funerals. All servers should understand and be able to follow along with the order of the Mass. Servers also need to be comfortable walking in procession, holding the sacramentary for the...
Cantors, choirs, and instrumentalists lead the congregation in songs that enhance the worship experience and help the congregation express and reflect on their faith during Mass. Cantors stand in front of the congregation and lead the congregation in song; cantors also sing some solo parts, such...
The OCIA Core Team helps develop and improve the OCIA Ministry for the Sheboygan Southside Catholic Parishes. Volunteers support the OCIA coordinator in OCIA events and advocate for participation by the parish community. Volunteers help conduct initial interviews with those wishing to become...
OCIA Dismissal Leaders help OCIA participants grow in their relationship with Christ through reflections on Scripture. Dismissal leaders should be comfortable leading group discussions and should have a basic understanding of Catholic teaching, tradition, and scripture. Training and resources are...
An OCIA Sponsor supports someone who is participating in the OCIA process. The sponsor helps the participant grow in their relationship with Christ as they prepare to receive the Sacraments. The sponsor also serves as a connection to the parish community. OCIA sponsors should have a desire to grow...
Ushers greet people as they arrive for weekend and Holy Day Masses, help people find seats when needed, take up collection, direct the flow of people during Communion as needed, hand out bulletins and song books, answer questions, and help maintain a safe environment. Immaculate Conception: Ushers...
