worship

As a family friendly, evangelistic parish living out the spirit of Vatican II, our worship includes dynamic preaching and lively music in which all are invited to participate. At Mass you can expect to encounter Christ in an intimate and life-changing way as we offer our lives to God the Father, in unity with the Holy Spirit. You may want to bring a Bible to refer to during the Liturgy of the Word. You for sure will want to bring an open heart to receive God’s Love and Mercy! 

To learn more about the Worship Ministries listed below, contact Deb
parish office at 763-777-8556 or debn@churchofsaintpaul.com

Greeters and Ushers 
Greeters provide a warm welcome to parishioners and visitors. Volunteer ushers serve by helping to seat parishioners before Mass, helping with the collection, directing people for communion, cleaning up after Mass, setting up extra chairs at Masses with increased attendance (such as Easter and Christmas), as well as other various duties. Both of these ministries are open to youth involvement and a great way for new members to meet people. Volunteers arrive 20 minutes before scheduled Mass times and serve at approximately one Mass per month.

Music and Sound
Music ministry is a vital part of who we are at the Church of Saint Paul. As music ministers, we seek to lead the congregation in divine worship, turning hearts to God through Spirit-filled music and praise that draws us together with the whole Body of Christ, and brings focus to the Eucharist in a spiritual manner. An audition is required. Music Ministry teams practice once a month and lead all three Masses once a month. There is also a need for people to help run sound at Mass as well as at other special events. Training is available.

Altar Servers
Young men (ages 12-18) assist the priest and deacon during Mass. Annual training is provided. Usually serve once every two months. Daily Mass servers are also needed more frequently.

Rosary Leaders
Volunteers in this ministry take turns leading the Rosary prior to Saturday 5:30 p.m. Mass or Sunday 8:30 a.m. Mass.

Sacristans
Sacristans help to prepare the Lord’s table, vessels, and linens for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass on weekends and/or weekdays. Must be Confirmed, a member of the Church of Saint Paul, and an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. Sacristans serve at a weekend Mass once every 4-5 weeks, or once a week at daily Mass.

Liturgical Movement
Liturgical Movement is open to girls ages 11-16 who wish to participate in feast day Masses using flags to enhance the Mass experience. Practice for these Masses is the week before Pentecost, Christ the King, Advent, and Easter.

Nursery
The Nursery provides a fun, loving, safe, and nurturing atmosphere where lasting concepts and attitudes toward God, Church, family, and the children themselves can begin to develop. Designed for children under age 3, it provides separate, age-appropriate play areas for both crawling babies and walking toddlers. Nursery is available for some ministries and events at this time (not during Sunday Mass). Volunteers are always needed. Completed “Essential 3” safe environment requirements are necessary to volunteer. Contact Sue at sue@churchofsaintpaul.com for more information.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Distribute Holy Communion at weekend and weekday Masses. Volunteers must have been members of the Church of Saint Paul for at least one year, be in good standing with the Catholic Church, and commit to a weekly Holy Hour (Adoration). Ministers serve about once every three weeks.

Hospitality
Volunteers in the Hospitality ministry help to facilitate fellowship for those attending a weekend Mass by setting up the environment and serving donuts, juice, water, and coffee after Masses, as well as vacuuming, doing dishes, and putting everything away afterwards. The time commitment is approximately one to one and a half hours every four to six weeks, and is a great ministry to do as a family. Training is provided.