One day after the 10:30 am Sunday Mass,
a visitor from
Texas approached our Director of Liturgy to express how beautiful the liturgy
had been, concluding with the comment that he was “really able to worship
during it.” Beautiful church
architecture, music, flowers and ritual, skilled and graceful execution of
liturgical ministries, and a welcoming sense of hospitality all came together
in an experience of the Church’s liturgy that did not draw attention to itself
and its individual components, but rather supported our guest in his participation
in the liturgy. Liturgy that keeps the
worshiping assembly focused on Christ, and facilitates that worship in order to
build up the Body of Christ, is essential to carrying out the mission of the
Church in the world. Our liturgical ministers
play an integral role in the beauty of our liturgies and how the Faithful are
“really able to worship” at Saint Thomas More.
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.
Liturgical Ministry Schedule
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.
Ministry 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.
Ministry 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.
Ministry 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
Ministry 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