SERVING LITURGICALLY
SERVING AT MASS
"Whatever your task, work heartily, as serving the Lord and not men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward; you are serving the Lord Christ."
— Colossians 3:23-24 (RSVCE)
Each Sunday Mass at St. Philip the Apostle depends on the service of 15-20 volunteers. These ministries are vital for a reverent celebration of the liturgy and creating a welcoming atmosphere for visitors and parishioners alike.
We invite you to be a liturgical minister at any one of our weekend or weekday Masses, whether to serve once a month, every other week, or every week.
List of Services
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Lectors*List Item 1
Proclaim the First and Second Readings during the Liturgy of the Word. Lead the Prayers of the Faithful and announcements in the absence of a deacon.
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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion*List Item 2
Assist the priest and deacon in the reverent distribution of Holy Communion during Mass, either the Precious Body or the Precious Blood.
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Altar Servers*List Item 3
Assist the priest by carrying the cross and candles during the procession, presenting the gifts, and supporting the orderly celebration of the Mass at the altar.
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Sacristan*List Item 4
Prepares the sanctuary, altar, sacred vessels, and other liturgical items before Mass. After Mass, ensures that everything is properly cleaned and stored for the next liturgy.
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Singers / Cantors
Support the congregation in singing Mass parts, psalms, acclamations, and hymns to foster the prayerful participation of the assembly.
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Ushers
(Sunday 7 PM Only) Set up candles, aid during the collection, and serve as a welcoming presence for visitors and parishioners alike.
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AV
Operates the visual slides and aids with livestreaming during Mass.
*Roles with an asterisk require fingerprinting with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and VIRTUS-training, followed by a role-specific training at St. Philip the Apostle. Once you submit the interest form, you will receive an email with more information on next steps.
