Worship - Liturgical Ministries

Liturgy is the Church’s public worship, including all the rituals and ceremonies by which the Church expresses her worship of God. Celebrations of the liturgy are actions involving not only the sacred ministers, but all who are members incorporated in the mystical body of Christ.

The purpose of the liturgy is threefold. The liturgy:

Gives honor and glory to God through prayer
Develops and strengthens the faith of the people
Teaches and instructs the faithful in the meaning of Christ’s work through the sacred mysteries

More than intellectual exercise, the liturgy is an act of the whole person involving one’s intellect, senses, and emotions. Liturgy is also an aesthetic expression of the love of God.

Altar Servers	Grade 6 through 8 students assist priests at liturgical services
Environment and Art	Arrange flowers and décor of Church functions. Contact: Eleanor Canchola • (925) 891-8936
Eucharistic Ministers	Distribute the Body and Blood of Christ at Masses Contact: Eleanor Canchola • (925) 891-8936
Greeters and Ushers	Welcome worshippers and take up Offertory collections Contact: Paul Devlin • (925) 283-8979
Lectors	Proclaim the Word of God at liturgies Contact: Bill Clinch • (925) 944-9764
Music	Cantors, Choir, and Musicians to lead the congregation in song Contact: Andrea Morse • (925) 891-8900 Youth Choir Contact: Sydney Edoria • (925) 325-5216
Sacristans	Prepare sanctuary for liturgical services Contact: Eleanor Canchola • (925) 891-8936