Lectors: Lectors proclaim the Readings from Scripture at Mass and special liturgies. Lectors are assigned to serve twice a month. Training is provided. Contact: Rectory Receptionist (631) 264-0124
Junior Lectors: Boys and girls, from 8th grade through high school, have the opportunity to proclaim the Readings from Scripture at the Sunday 9:00 am Family Liturgy and other special liturgies. Two Junior Lectors are assigned to each Family Liturgy. Each lector serves once a month. Training is provided. Contact: Mary Buschman (631) 691-5881
Altar Servers: Boys and girls, from 5th grade to high school, are given the opportunity to serve at Mass on Sundays, Holy Days, and for weddings and funerals throughout the year. Servers are assigned for weekend Masses approximately twice a month. Training is provided. Contact: Rectory Receptionist (631) 264-0124
Print the sign-up sheet here: Altar Servers
Special Ministers of the Eucharist: Eucharistic Ministers assist in the distribution of the Eucharist at Mass, and as members of the Pastoral Care Team, bring the Eucharist to the sick and homebound. Interested parishioners must send a letter of request to the Pastor. The Diocese requires one day of training for ministers of the Eucharist at Mass and an additional day of training for ministers to the sick. Contact: Rectory Receptionist (631) 264-0124
Ushers / Greeters: The Ushers/Greeters are parishioners who greet the people as they come together at Mass on weekends and on Holy Days. They are responsible for the Offertory collection and providing direction at Communion. The time commitment is 1 hr and 15 mins per week. Contact the Rectory at 631-264-0124.
Living Liturgical Ministry in parish life
The purpose of this resource is not simply to answer a question, but to help people feel supported as they take part in parish life. For Liturgical Ministry, that often begins with a little preparation: reading the information carefully, speaking with someone who can help, and allowing enough time for a thoughtful decision. No one needs to arrive with every answer. A parish community exists so that questions can be asked openly and people can move forward at a pace that is realistic for their family and circumstances.
It is useful to connect this topic with the ordinary rhythm of worship. Sunday Mass, quiet prayer during the week, and small acts of service give information a lived context. They also help children, visitors, and longtime members see that parish life is not a collection of separate programs. It is a shared practice of listening, learning, celebrating, and caring for one another. When the next step is clear, it becomes easier to participate with confidence.
A practical way to begin
Start with what is already possible. Read the relevant page, write down any detail that needs clarification, and contact the parish office when a conversation would be more helpful than a form. Take a quiet moment after Mass to reflect on what would be most helpful now. A small, specific step is more likely to become a lasting habit than an ambitious plan that cannot fit into ordinary responsibilities.
- Review the information before making a commitment.
- Bring practical questions to a parish contact or ministry leader.
- Choose one way to stay connected through worship, learning, or service.
Staying connected
Parish resources are most helpful when they lead people toward relationship rather than leaving them to navigate alone. You can consult Mass times when planning a visit, explore prayer and devotions for ongoing spiritual support, or use the parish contact page for a question that needs a personal response. These links are meant as useful next steps, not as a substitute for conversation.
As needs change, return to this information and check for updates. Some people will be ready to volunteer, while others may simply need a place to pray quietly or learn more. Both are meaningful forms of participation. The parish welcomes each person with patience, respect, and room to grow. By taking one faithful step at a time, Liturgical Ministry can become part of a deeper and more connected life of faith.
