{"id":1723,"date":"2023-10-11T14:58:15","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T14:58:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blessedsacramenttoledo.com\/church\/?page_id=1723"},"modified":"2026-07-10T21:38:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T21:38:50","slug":"liturgical-ministries","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blessedsacramenttoledo.com\/church\/liturgical-ministries\/","title":{"rendered":"Liturgical Ministries"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_fcce49-95_0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_fcce49-95_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_fcce49-95_0\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_fcce49-95_0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_fcce49-95_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_fcce49-95_0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_fcce49-95_0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_fcce49-95_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_fcce49-95_0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1723_fcce49-95_0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-primary-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_fcce49-95_0\"><em>Liturgical Ministries are a beautiful way to serve God, support the prayer of the parish, and help our community enter more deeply into the celebration of the Mass. Each ministry plays a meaningful role in helping the liturgy unfold with reverence, hospitality, and care.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_fcce49-95_1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_fcce49-95_1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_fcce49-95_1\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_fcce49-95_1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_fcce49-95_1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_fcce49-95_1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_fcce49-95_1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_fcce49-95_1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_fcce49-95_1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1723_fcce49-95_1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-primary-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_fcce49-95_1\"><em>You do not need to feel like an expert to begin serving. Training is provided, and there is room for people with many different gifts, personalities, ages, and levels of experience. Whether you feel called to proclaim Scripture, assist with Holy Communion, welcome people at the doors, serve at the altar, or help behind the scenes, we would be glad to help you take the next step.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns1723_10b78e-76{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns1723_10b78e-76 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns1723_10b78e-76 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1723_10b78e-76 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1723_10b78e-76 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1723_10b78e-76 .kt-btn-wrap-0 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href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1rok_c2wuXDMxMQ1vu9FhYCUscteBpBxjaCEC10Ntrng\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"> Click  Here  to  View  the  Liturgical  Ministers  Schedule<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1723_92c842-db .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1723_92c842-db .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1723_92c842-db\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_0\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_0\">Lectors<\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_1\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_1 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Through this ministry, the Scriptures are shared clearly and prayerfully with the gathered community.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_2\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_2\">Serving as a lector is a meaningful way to grow in love for Scripture and help others listen more attentively to the voice of God. This ministry is a good fit for those who are comfortable reading publicly and desire to serve through careful preparation and prayerful proclamation.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_3\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_3\">Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion<\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_4\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_4\">Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, often called EMHCs, assist with the distribution of Holy Communion during Mass. As a parish dedicated to the Most Blessed Sacrament, this ministry holds a special place in our parish life.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_5\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_5\">Serving as an EMHC is a beautiful way to help others receive Jesus in the Eucharist. This ministry is open to Catholics who are at least 16 years old and have been fully initiated into the Church through Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. Training is required before being scheduled.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_6\">Altar Servers<\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_7\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_7\">Altar Servers assist the priest during the celebration of Mass. They help with processions, hold the Roman Missal, assist at the altar, and support the prayerful flow of the liturgy.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_8\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_8\">Serving at the altar is a wonderful way for young people to grow in confidence, reverence, responsibility, and love for the Mass. This ministry is open to Catholics in 4th grade and up. Training is required before being added to the liturgical ministries schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_9\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_9\">Homebound Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion<\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_10, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_10\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_10 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_10\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_10 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_10\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_10 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_10\">Homebound Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion bring the Eucharist to parishioners who are unable to attend Mass in person. This ministry extends the love and care of the parish to those who may be sick, elderly, recovering, or homebound.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_11, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_11\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_11 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_11\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_11 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_11\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_11 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_11\">Serving in this ministry is a powerful way to remind others that they are not forgotten and remain connected to the parish community. Training is required before beginning this ministry.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_12, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_12[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_12\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_12 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_12[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_12\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_12 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_12[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_12\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_12 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_12\">Ushers<\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_13, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_13\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_13 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_13\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_13 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_13\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_13 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_13\">Ushers help create a welcoming and orderly environment at Mass. They greet parishioners and visitors, assist with seating when needed, help with the offertory collection, support the flow of Communion, and distribute bulletins after Mass.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_14, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_14[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_14\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_14 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_14[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_14\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_14 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_14[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_14\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_14 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_14\">Serving as an usher is a simple but important way to offer hospitality. This ministry is a good fit for those who enjoy welcoming others, noticing practical needs, and helping people feel at home.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_15, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_15[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_15\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_15 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_15[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_15\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_15 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_15[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_15\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_15 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_15\">Mass Coordinators<\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_16, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_16[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_16\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_16 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_16[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_16\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_16 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_16[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_16\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_16 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_16\">Mass Coordinators help prepare for Mass and support the presider and liturgical ministers before and during the liturgy. They help make sure the necessary items are ready, ministers are present, and the various parts of the liturgy are supported with care.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_17, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_17\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_17 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_17\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_17 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_17\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_17 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_17\">This ministry is especially helpful for those who are organized, attentive, and willing to serve quietly behind the scenes. Mass Coordinators help create peace and order so the parish can pray well together.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_18, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_18[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_18\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_18 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_18[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_18\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_18 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_18[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_18\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_18 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_18\">Interested in Serving?<\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_19, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_19\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_19 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_19\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_19 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_19\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_19 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_19\">Serving in a liturgical ministry is a meaningful way to become more involved in parish life, but there is no pressure to know exactly where you fit right away. We would be happy to talk with you, answer questions, and help you discern which ministry may be a good fit for your gifts and availability.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_20, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_20\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_20 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_20\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_20 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_20\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_20 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_20\">For questions about liturgical ministries, scheduling, or training opportunities, please contact the Parish Office.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_21, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_21\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_21 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_21\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_21 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_21\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_21 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1723_42a8a2-e1_21\">Most Blessed Sacrament Parish Office\n419-472-2288<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Liturgical Ministries are a beautiful way to serve God, support the prayer of the parish, and help our community enter\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":2779,"parent":0,"menu_order":5,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1723","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blessedsacramenttoledo.com\/church\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1723","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blessedsacramenttoledo.com\/church\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blessedsacramenttoledo.com\/church\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blessedsacramenttoledo.com\/church\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blessedsacramenttoledo.com\/church\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1723"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/blessedsacramenttoledo.com\/church\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1723\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4777,"href":"https:\/\/blessedsacramenttoledo.com\/church\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1723\/revisions\/4777"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blessedsacramenttoledo.com\/church\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2779"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blessedsacramenttoledo.com\/church\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1723"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}