Liturgical Ministries

Sacristans provide the care and upkeep of the sanctuary and prepares the environment for Mass, Baptisms, and other worship services. Duties include setting out the vessels and elements of bread and wine before Mass as well as cleaning up after Mass. also, it may consist of setting up of Baptismal oils and supplies and cleaning up after Baptisms. Commitment depends on the number of participants.

For more information, contact the parish office at 913.492.7318.

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Lay readers who deliver Scripture readings, intercessions and introductory comments during Sunday and Holyday Masses. Commitment depends on the number of participants.

For more information, contact the parish office at 913.492.7318.

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Servers assist the celebrant before, during, and after the Mass. Servers may also be asked to assist with special liturgies like Stations of the Cross, Penance Services, etc. Commitment depends on the number of participants.

For more information, contact the parish office at 913.492.7318.
 

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Create a welcoming environment at the weekend and Holyday liturgies as well as assisting in seating parishioners, taking up collections, and passing out information at Mass. Ushers work on four-person teams and work every third month (i.e., four times a year for a month at a time). We are looking for substitutes for all times.

For more information, contact the parish office at 913.492.7318.

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Assists in the planning of all aspects of the liturgical year and enhance the spiritual environment for the celebration of the Sacraments. Meets monthly, consists of the individual ministry’s coordinators, generally serving a two-year term.

Altar Linens and Server Albs
Launder and iron the altar linens at home, between Tuesday and Friday each week. Commitment is dependent on the size of our committee.  Contact Fran McCauley at 913.451.3093 to volunteer.

Environment
Create, through seasonal décor and design, a spiritual environment which helps to lead the parish to fuller participation in the celebration of the Liturgy and Sacraments. Responsibilities include periodic receiving and watering of floral plant arrangements, installing/maintaining textiles and assisting in the preparation and storage of Easter, Christmas, Lent, and Advent decorations. Commitment is 1-2 hours per month; it will vary due to liturgical seasons and events.  Contact: Ariel Winterhalter at awinterhalter @ hscatholic.org or call the parish office at 913.492.7318.

Altar Society
Give glory to God through the maintenance of the interior of our Church and Adoration Chapel. Includes, but is not limited to, the dusting of pews, sanctuary, and sacristy. Commitment is 1-2 hours per month.  
 

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