Liturgical Ministries
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Liturgical MinistriesLiturgical Ministries allow the laity to be involved in the sacramental life of the church. Through these ministries, you help aid the clergy and congregation in their mission and prayer.
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Altar Servers
The server is a member of the assembly who assists the Priest and deacon during the Eucharist and other liturgical ceremonies so that the liturgy can be conducted with grace and reverence. Servers should be active and full participants in the celebration with the understanding that they are first and foremost members of the assembly. Through Altar Serving, one aids in the actions of the Mass to tend to our Lord, while assisting the Priest.
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Extraordinary Ministers
The administration of Holy Communion during the Mass is truly a great honor entrusted to the faithful. It is the ministry of bringing the Sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ to the people of God. It is also the ministry of witnessing to the real presence of Christ in Eucharist and the action of sharing in the Eucharistic meal of Christ’s sacrifice. The ministry of the Eucharist should, therefore, be treated with utmost dignity and reverence. At Santa Cruz, our Extraordinary Ministers aid the clergy and mission of bringing the Eucharist to the faithful.
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Lectors
When Sacred Scripture is proclaimed in the Church, God himself speaks to his people, and Christ, present in his word, proclaims the Gospel. Therefore, the readings from the Word of God are an element of high importance in the Liturgy (GIRM 29, 55).
The proclamation of the Word of God is truly a ministry in the Church. Lectors bring the living Word of God to the liturgical assembly. In and through them, God speaks to the gathered faithful. The ministry of the Word, therefore, is treated seriously and with great dignity.
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Ushers
Ushers are entrusted with instilling a welcoming sense of belonging and aid in the assembly of the faithful for worship. As one of the first points of contact with Santa Cruz, ushers should seek to be an embodiment of the parish mission by welcoming all who enter the doors of the Church. Through this great ministry of hospitality, the lay faithful may come to a fuller encounter with the liturgy and the parish community.
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Music Ministry
Music is an integral part of our Worship and Liturgy at Santa Cruz. Our musicians maintain a high level of skill and are essential to our congregation’s experience in the Mass. We believe that our Music Ministers are one of our most powerful tools for expressing the Faith and connecting with the Divine. We offer a variety of musical styles and we aim to create a vibrant and uplifting worship experience for all who attend our Church.
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Ethics and Integrity in Ministry
EIM Compliance is required of all clergy, religious, seminarians, diocesan employees, parish and Catholic school employees, and adult laypersons who volunteer in ministry programs or organizations. To be compliant, one submits an EIM Application for Ministry (one time only) and attends an EIM workshop every 3 years.
Learn more about EIM
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