Volunteer Positions

Holy Name Church

Volunteers Working for the Greater Glory of God

Liturgical Ministries

Altar Servers

Assist the Priest at Masses
Volunteers must have received their First Holy Communion

Children's Liturgy of the Word

Celebrate the Liturgy of the Word with children (aged 4-11) in the church hall, as a teacher or a helper, one Sunday per month.

Lectors

Proclaim the Scripture readings at Mass
Recite the Responsorial Psalm between the readings as required
Announce the intentions for the Prayers of the Faithul
Make the general announcements

Minister of Hospitality (Ushers)

Welcome parishioners as they arrive at Mass
Offer information and assistance
Take up the collection

Ministers of Music

Lead the congregation in song at Mass
Work with members of the choir in providing music for the Liturgy

Eucharistic Ministers

Assist the priest in distributing Holy Communion at Mass
Prepare the altar and sanctuary with the appropriate vessels and hosts
Clean the vessels and return them to their proper places

Ministers of the Sick

Visit, offer prayerful ministry and the Eucharist to those who are ill, homebound or elderly (this is offered in homes, long-term care facilities and other residences.)

Catechesis/Sacramental Preparations Ministries

Baptism
First Communion
Confession (Reconciliation)
Confirmation
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC)

Hospitality/Social Committee

Tea & Coffee Sunday
Welcoming Events

Community Outreach

ShareLife
Development & Peace
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Climate Action Committee
Truth & Reconciliation Committee

Groups

Seniors Group
Youth Group

Volunteer Screening Committee

Volunteer Screening
Reference Checks
Volunteer Confidentail Files

Technology/Audio-Visual

Helping with Livestreaming, Power Point and the Sound System

Maintenance/Repairs

Helping repairing broken items, replacing lightbulbs, etc. General electrical and carpentry skills an asset.