Est. 1948 | South Bend, Indiana
Hospitality Ministers
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Just as we greet guests who come to our homes and make them feel welcome by tending to their needs, our hospitality ministers make members of the assembly feel welcome and comfortable as they gather each Sunday.
The warm welcome and assistance hospitality ministers offer to all worshippers help them to enter more easily and more fully into the Eucharistic celebration.
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Ministry Details
We rely on the dedication and care of our ushers and greeters. Like Martha, they are busy with many things; but like Mary, they have chosen the better part - serving God's people with generosity and kindness - and it will not be taken from them (Lk. 10:38).
Roles in this ministry:- Ushers
- Greeters
Before the Liturgy
Well before the liturgy begins, these ministers are on hand to:- Make sure the church is ready for the liturgy
- Greet people as they arrive
- Handout worship aids
- Escort people to their seats
During the Liturgy
Hospitality ministers attend to the needs of the celebration while remaining alert to the needs of the people by:- Assisting with the collection
- Serving as pew ushers for the Communion Procession
- Helping someone in need during Mass
As members of the assembly, they have a unique opportunity to model the true meaning of “full, active and conscious participation"(In the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, from the Second Vatican Council CSL #14). When they listen with attention, sing with enthusiasm and pray from their hearts, they encourage others to do the same.
After the Liturgy
Our ministers send people on their way with a friendly invitation to return. They also remain in the church to:- Distribute bulletins
- Collect worship aids
- Collect any lost items or trash
- Straighten up the pews
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Schedule
Our liturgical ministers are scheduled via Ministry Scheduler Pro for scheduling periods of 9-12 weeks. Greeters are typically scheduled once a month, while ushers serve at more regular intervals.
Families usually serve in this ministry together, as it is a great way to involve children in serving at Mass starting from an early age - any age! -
Sign up to serve!
If you are interested in serving as a hospitality minister, fill out a Ministry Signup Sheet. You can return your sheet to the parish office or drop it in the collection basket at Mass. Or, you can contact:
Lesley Kirzeder
Liturgy Commission Member
574-282-2308
liturgy@stasb.org