There are many ways you can become more involed in the Liturgy at All Saints Church.
| Music Ministry - Please click here for more information on music ministry opportunities. | |
| Altar Servers - Altar servers are attentive to the needs of the priest and deacon and anticipate their movements within the liturgy. They assist in processions, bring up the vessels, and attend to the candles and incense. Boys and girls in 4th grade or older, who have received First Communion are eligible to become altar servers. Adults are also needed to serve at daily mass. | |
| Extra Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - This ministry is for the distribution of the Sacred Body and Blood of Christ to the assembly during mass. The requirements are a person who is a Baptized and Confirmed Catholic in good standing in the Church who has an understanding of the Real Presence. Ministers are commissioned to serve the parish. Homebound Ministry - The Homebound minister represents the parish community when they take the Body of Christ to those who cannot come to mass due to illness or disability. They pray with and for the individuals they serve. They must be a commissioned Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. | |
| Sacristan - The Sacristan prepares the vessels, linens, and components for the liturgy. They make sure all ministers are signed in and there are enough ministers for that mass. They also clean the vessels after the mass. This ministry requires that the individual is a commissioned Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. | |
| Lectors - Lectors proclaim the Sacred Scripture and offer the petitions and announcements. The lector is a confirmed Catholic with a clear, strong voice and reverence for the Word of God. | |
![]() | Hospitality Ministers - The Hospitality minister greets everyone who enters with a friendly smile and welcoming words. They help those who attend the mass feel comfortable, distribute the missalettes and bulletins, take up the collection and assist people who have special needs. Any Catholic teen or adult, man or woman may serve in this ministry. |
| Gift Bearers - They represent the community in carrying up the offering basket and the bread and wine at the presentation of the gifts. Families or individuals may volunteer by signing up on the sheets next to the usher’s closet. School families may sign-up at school through the secretary during the school year. | |
| If you are interested in any of these ministries, please contact: Jo Meister Director of Adult Formation DBQ026S3@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us 319.363.6130 | |
