Greeters

This group of men and women greet parishioners before Mass and make special announcements to the gathered assembly. They help set the tone for the weekend Mass celebration.

Lectors

These men and women and high school students proclaim the Word of God during the celebration of Mass and other para-liturgical celebrations. They assemble before Mass in the sacristy, join the solemn procession for Mass, sit in designated right front seats , and enter the sanctuary to proclaim the Word of God at the ambo. General instructions are given to this group in order that the proclamation of the Word may be fittingly and appropriately carried out for the nourishment, guidance and instruction and hearing of the assembled gathering.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

This commissioned group of men and women distribute the Body and Blood of Christ to the congregation during the celebration of the Eucharist at Sunday and daily liturgies. They assemble in the sacristy before Mass, prepare the ciboria, flagon of wine, and arrange the elements for the Offertory procession during the Preparation of the Gifts. They assemble for the solemn procession behind the Lectors, sit on the left hand side of the front center aisle in designated seats, and enter the sanctuary at the Lamb of God in front of the tabernacle where they receive the Body and Blood of Christ and then are given the ciboria or chalice for distribution. They return the ciboria to the tabernacle when all have received Communion and place the chalices on the altar and the ciboria in the tabernacle. They exit the church with the celebrant, servers, and lectors.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the Sick and Homebound

This commisioned group of men and women parishioners visit designated parishioners who are hospitalized, infirm at home or in convalescant homes each week. They pray with them, for them, and bring Holy Communion to them if they are able to receive and so desire. This large band of adults brings the presence of the church to our seniors and to those who are infirm.

Ushers and Collectors

Ushers and collectors assist at Masses of obligation and other large celebrations throughout the Liturgical years. They help with the preparation of the Church before Mass and when appropriate help incoming parishioners. They pass out necessary liturgical aids, take up the collections, and assist at the end of Mass to return the Church to its pre-Mass condition.

Altar Servers

Altar Servers assist at the Altar of the Lord for the celebration of Mass, para-liturgical services and other liturgical events in the context of Catholic worship. These young men and women assist the priest in worship in the sanctuary by a variety of functions . They vest before Mass, join the procession, and serve the Mass.

Adult Altar Servers

Adult Altar Servers This volunteer group of adults is new in OLPH. They serve during Sunday worship.