Building a Family of Faith in Jesus Christ
through Catholic Worship, Formation, and Charity
Liturgical Faith Formation
Celebrating the Eucharist as a community is our Catholic faith's 'source and summit.'
By participating in the liturgical ministries of the altar, members will grow in understanding and love of the liturgy and experience Christ's saving work more fully.
Our Catholic faith calls us to discover ways to deepen our faith, love, and understanding of the Mass. Each time we participate in the Mass, hear God's words and receive the Eucharist, we become the Body of Christ. St. Mary Magdalen welcomes you and hopes you consider joining our community's liturgical formations and services.
In addition to these, please visit our faith formation programs and service and mission ministries opportunities to grow in faith and service.
Altar Servers
Youth (Grade 4+)
In fourth grade and up, students are prepared to assist the priest during Mass, weddings, funerals, and other liturgical services. Servers need to be baptized Catholics who have received the First Holy Communion.
Serving at the altar allows youth to become involved in the sacred liturgy, serve the parish community, and consider religious vocations.
Lectors
Adults, 16+
Lectors are trained, fully-initiated Catholic volunteers who proclaim the Liturgy of the Word (First and Second Readings) and the Prayer of the Faithful during the Mass.
Lectors demonstrate reverence for Scripture, and they play a vital role in the celebration of the Liturgy by sharing the Word of God with the congregation.
For more about becoming a Lector, please contact us.
Extraordinary
Ministers
Adults
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are fully-initiated lay Catholics commissioned by the Church through their diocese to assist in the distribution of the Eucharist during Mass and to bring communion to the sick and homebound, supplementing the work of ordained ministers when needed. Ministers also aid in prayer services at nursing homes in the area. Ministers undergo proper training and receive certification from their diocese or parish.
Music & Choir
Ministries
Youths & Adults
The Music Ministry includes an adult choir, youth choir, bell choir, ensemble musicians groups, cantors, and organists.
Music ministers support the congregation in song during worship, opening up to the Church's rich musical heritage.
Our music ministry aims to elevate the worship experience through music to enhance the Word of God and provide beauty to the Liturgy during Masses and Services.
For more about join a music ministry group, contact our director.
Sacristians
Adults, 16+
Sacristians are trained laypersons who assist the priest in preparing and maintaining the church's sacristy, ensuring that liturgical items are in good condition and ready for each Mass or Liturgical Service.
Sacristans are fully aware of the order of the Mass and arrange and prepare the items needed to celebrate Mass, including the chalice, cruets, linens, and candles. They also ensure all the liturgical positions are filled before each service.
For more about serving our church
as a Sacristan, contact us.
