Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist assist at Mass by distributing Holy Communion and may be called on to bring Holy Communion to the sick.
For information on this ministry contact Karen Quigley (818) 422-0285 or kaquigley@quigleyinsuranceagency.com or Denise Hobbs (818) 991-6511. Click Linkfor Sign up Genius instructions. Link for Sign up Genius.
Lectors
Lectors reverently proclaim God's Word during Mass and other liturgical services. Lectors also read the Universal Prayer and deliver announcements.
For questions about the Lector Ministry contact Deacon Chris Laliberte at chris@stmaxchurch.org
Altar Servers
Altar servers perform various functions to assist the Priest and Deacons with the preparation and celebration of the Liturgy.
The ministry is open to girls and boys in grades 5 through 12 who either attend a Catholic school or are enrolled in Religious Education classes.
Ushers and greeters offer friendly greetings to newcomers, visitors and parishioners as they welcome them to our liturgies.They also help people find seats, take up collections, assist with the flow at Communion and assist people in need.
Sign up to join this rewarding ministry: contact Bob Armstrong: bob91362@yahoo.com
Altar Linens
The special responsibility of members of this ministry is to care for the linens used during our liturgies. Altar cloths, purificators, towels and vestments are laundered, ironed and stored as necessary so that the "Lord's Table" is always fittingly set.
If you are interested in helping with this ministry contact Polly Toohey at Linens@stmaxchurch.org.
Art and Environment
The Liturgical Arts & Environment Committee's function is to create and maintain an appropriate, respectful and prayerful environment in the Narthex, Sanctuary and the Immaculata Chapel. Volunteers work behind the scenes to prepare the worship space to reflect the changing seasons of the liturgical year that helps to visually express the words and actions of the liturgy. The committee members understand the significance of environment and how it calls us to prayer.
The members meet periodically throughout the year to plan the decor for Advent, Ordinary Time, Christmas, Lent, the Triduum, Easter and Pentecost.
For more information contact Lisa Capobianco at (818) 991-3915 extension 136 orlisa@staxchurch.org.