THE ART & ENVIRONMENT TEAM creates the visual expression of our liturgical celebrations. Parishioners with artistic talents join those who have creative ideas, carpentry skills, and mechanical ability. Helping hands are always needed.
CANTORS lead the assembly in the sung responses and other music at mass, weddings, funerals and all liturgical celebrations.
THE ADULT CHOIR rehearses Thursday evenings and sings at the 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass. All that is required is a love for music and a desire to experience new friendships, challenges and spiritual growth.
THE LIFE TEEN BAND leads the congregation's song at the Sunday evening 5:00 Life Teen Mass. Singers and instrumentalists, young and old, are always welcome.
THE HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR rehearses on Wednesdays and sings monthly at the Sunday 5:00 p.m. Teen Mass. We invite teens who sing in choirs and choruses at school to share their gift of song with their parish family, too.
THE MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIR, composed of young people in grades 5 to 8, rehearses on Wednesdays and serves monthly at the Sunday 12 noon mass.
THE ELEMENTARY CHILDREN’S CHOIR, composed of children in grades 2 through 4, sings at the 12 noon Sunday liturgy once a month. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays.
THE CHERUB CHOIR, for children 4 years old through 1st grade, rehearse on Wednesday from September through May and learn about sound, instruments, teamwork and social interaction.
THE FAMILY CHOIR, open especially to those who cannot commit to a weekly practice, rehearses only on the 2nd Wednesday and serves monthly at the Sunday 8:00 a.m. Mass.
THE RESURRECTION CHOIR leads the sung prayer at the parish’s funeral liturgies. Daytime availability is needed, and the ability to respond on one or two days’ notice.
INSTRUMENTALISTS help support the assembly’s sung prayer with the color and texture of strings, horns and keyboards.
SACRISTANS prepare the church and altar for mass on Sundays, holydays, weddings and funerals, and coordinate the service of the other liturgical ministers.
ALTAR SERVERS are young men and women grade three and older who assist the ordained ministers at mass by leading processions, bearing the ritual books and serving at the altar with dignity and grace.
LECTORS receive initial training and ongoing support so that the liturgy of the Word of God is not just read, but proclaimed in our worship. Men and women with strong voices and a willingness to prepare and rehearse their readings are welcome.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS are nominated by the pastor and commissioned by the Archdiocese upon completion of a training workshop. They bring the Body and Blood of our Lord to the parish community at the celebration of Mass and to the sick in hospitals and in homes.
HOSPITALITY MINISTERS/ USHERS are men, women and young adults with a willingness to greet and welcome worshippers at Sunday worship and care for the comfort and order of the church environment.
THE ALTAR GUILD meets every Friday morning in the church for the purpose of preparing the church, chapel, vestments and altar appointments for Mass.
THE WEDDING COORDINATORS offer assistance to couples preparing for a wedding at St. Lawrence, meeting with the couple for planning, leading the rehearsal and assisting at the wedding.
