+  Liturgical Ministries at the Shrine  +

We would like to invite many different people to be involved in the liturgical life of the Shrine.  We are all part of the Body of Christ and our talents are given to build the community.  Ideally, liturgical ministers could serve at the Shrine once a month, so not to take anyone away from their parish commitments.  If you are interested in volunteering for any of the following ministries, please be in touch with Fr. Roy Tvrdik, SMM at  shrineoffice@optonline.net

      +  Lectors

Lectors are needed at all daily, Sunday and special masses.  If you are already trained and function as a lector in your parish, you may serve here at the Shrine as your schedule would permit.  You may also be trained for this ministry by Fr. Roy at the Shrine.

      +  Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist

If you are already commissioned in your parish, you may also serve at the Shrine as needed when called forth by the celebrant during the Mass.  You may offer your service to the celebrant before the Mass begins.

      +  Music Ministry

We would like to develop a pool of musicians who could lead us in song and enhance our worship and devotions at the Shrine.  Cantors, choral singers and musicians of the guitar and keyboard or other instruments are all welcome to volunteer their services.  If you are interested in ministering here on a weekly, monthly or "as needed"  basis, please be in touch with Fr. Roy at shrineoffice@optonline.net Groups and individual musicians may also schedule a special event and are welcome to sell their music after the Mass.

       +  Altar Servers

We are beginning a program to train altar servers for service at the Shrine: for Mass and devotions at the indoor "Pilgrim Hall"  and at the outdoor Shrine at the "Rock".  Young people, boys and girls who are at least eight years old can join the training that is held each Saturday at 10:30am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel.  Teens and young adults are also welcome to serve.  You can begin training at any time.

       +  Ushers

We are always in need of people to help greet and assist our pilgrims.  Our ushers help to make the collection of the gifts.  You can offer your service when attending any Mass as needed or commit to a schedule that fits yours.