Liturgical Ministries
Our liturgies utilize the gifts and talents that God has given our family of faith to the fullest extent. Whether participation is through “behind the scenes” preparation and planning or through a ministerial role of service within the Mass, parishioner generosity helps our liturgies to be truly life-giving and moving celebrations of faith. If you feel called to ministry, reach out to us and we can see which ministry is best for you.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC)
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (Eucharistic Minister) assist the priest and deacon in distributing the Body and Blood of Christ to those gathered for worship. As an EMHC, you play an essential role in helping Holy Name Cathedral open wide the doors to Christ for those who come forth to receive the Lord in the Eucharist. As an EMHC, you allow people to encounter the love of God contained in the Eucharist by distributing the Sacred Body and Precious Blood of the Lord.
Lectors
The Lector proclaims the Word of God to those gathered for Mass and does in a way that engages communal listening. A candidate for Lector should have skill in speaking, knowledge of the various parts and movements of the Mass, and an understanding and love for Sacred Scripture. Lectors must be willing to properly prepare for each assignment both spiritually and practically. A Lector also serves as the commentator at Mass and offers the Prayers of the Faithful in the absence of a deacon. Training and evaluation take place twice a year and consists of three (3) required sessions.

Ushers
An Usher at Holy Name Cathedral is called to be one of the first points of welcoming our parishioners and many visitors to this special place of worship. Whether it is seating or assisting our brothers and sisters in faith, the Usher always does it with a tremendous sense of hospitality. Certainly, a part of being an Usher is the taking up of the regular Sunday collection, and the occasional special second collection, but more than that Ushers provide the service of making our visitors and parishioners feel at home and welcome during our Eucharistic celebrations. It is our hope that people encounter Christ in our Ushers, but also that Ushers experience the presence of Christ in the people they welcome through our Cathedral doors.
How to join a liturgical ministry
To join a liturgical ministry, you need to be a registered parishioner and a practicing Catholic in good standing, having received the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation), be at least 14 years or older, have a desire to be of service to all people, and adequately discern that you are being called to serve in this particular liturgical ministry.
For more information, email Father Andy Matijevic, Director of Worship


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