LITURGICAL MINISTRY

If you are interested in any of the ministries listed below, contact Lucas Tomlinson (Director of Liturgy & Music): ltomlinson@morecommunity.org or 651-227-7669 x 306.

ACOLYTE MINISTRY

Serve at the Altar of the Lord
This is a multi-generational ministry – grade 5 through Adult. Interested in the Ministry of Sacristan or Thurifer?
The Acolyte Ministry is where you start.

REQUIREMENTS:

Baptized
Registered member of STM Church
Regular worship at STM
Participation in initial and ongoing training
Commitment to serve 2-4 Masses per bi-monthly ministry schedule

EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY/EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF COMMUNION

Blessed are those called to the Supper of the Lamb
This is a multi-generational ministry – age 16 and above with flexible scheduling according to weekly, monthly and seasonal needs.

REQUIREMENTS:

Fully Initiated into the Roman Catholic Church (baptized & confirmed)
Registered Member of STM Church
Regular worship at STM Church
Participation in initial and ongoing training
Commitment to serve 2-4 Masses per bi-monthly ministry schedule

LECTOR MINISTRY

Proclaim the Word of God in the midst of the Assembly
This is a multi-generational ministry – grade 5 through adult.

REQUIREMENTS:

Baptized
Registered Member of STM Church
Regular worship at STM Church
Participation in initial and ongoing training
Skill in Proclamation of the Word
Commitment to serve 2-3 Masses per bi-monthly ministry schedule

USHER MINISTRY

Serving the Liturgy “Behind the Scenes”
All ages are welcome to engage in age appropriate tasks.

We have a variety of straightforward, essential chores that need your help:

Hymnal / Pew Maintenance
Altar Linens
Acolyte Robes
Polishing Brass
Votive Candles
Holy Water Fonts
Worship Orders
Seasonal Environment
Maintenance of Sanctuary Plants & Flowers
Heavenly Housekeepers

REQUIREMENTS:

Regular worship at STM Church
Participation in Initial training
Coordination/Collaboration with other “Support Team” members
Commitment to performing tasks with minimum supervision in adherence to established schedule

USING THE PRO MINISTRY SCHEDULER APP

Thank you for sharing your gifts as a liturgical minister here at St. Thomas More! You can view and make changes to your schedule and preferences online at this lin k or by downloading the Ministry Scheduler Pro app to your smart phone.

Some tips as we roll out this new system: To login you can use the username and password which you received from liturgyschedule@morecommunity.org. Once you have logged-in you change your username and password in your profile settings. The system allows you to check your schedule, update your schedule, and view the full schedule.

QUESTIONS?

Just watch this short vide o or refer to the information in this printable guide. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at liturgyschedule@morecommunity.org. Thanks again for serving as a Eucharistic Minister, Lector, Altar Server, Sacristan, Cantor and Minister of Hospitality at St. Thomas More and for facilitating beautiful liturgies!

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