ALTAR SERVERS

Purpose: To provide assistance to members of the St. Peter Catholic Church clergy during religious services in supporting tasks at the altar such as holding the book, carrying the offertory gifts, leading the entrance procession with the cross.

When and Where: Altar Servers need to arrive at church at least 15 minutes before Mass starts.

Time Commitment: It can range from 2 hours 2 times a year to 2 hours a week.

Talents and Gifts: The sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation and First Communion should have been made. Candidates should know how to follow directions and participate in the Mass.

Contact: Henrietta McBee, 561-310-7770

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

Purpose: To assist priests and deacons in the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass and outside of Mass at nursing homes, hospitals and to the homebound.

When and Where: At scheduled Mass times and at appointed times at nursing homes, hospitals or in the homes of those unable to attend Mass.

Time Commitment: For Mass: 1 hour. For hospitals, nursing homes or the homebound: 1–2 hours per week.

Talents and Gifts: A love of God that one wants to share with others by distributing Holy Communion.

Contact: Karen Bacon, 561-746-0559; Hospital and Homebound: Deacon Stephen Scienzo, 561-575-0837

GREETERS

Purpose: Meeters (students from grades 1-8) and Greeters (adults and high school aged students) welcome parishioners and guests when they enter the church with a kind word and a warm smile while distributing the necessary handout materials to them.

When and Where: At the entrances to the Church prior to the beginning of their scheduled Mass times.

Time Commitment: Meeters and Greeters are needed at all weekly and Holy day Masses. You should arrive 15-20 minutes prior to Mass and stay 10 minutes afterwards to assist the Ushers in readying the pews for the next Mass.

Talents and Gifts: Students who have a bright smile, a friendly personality and a strong arm to open the church doors. Adults and high school aged students who have a warm smile, a welcoming personality and a caring demeanor.

Contact: Laura Bonavita, 561-371-3470

MINISTERS OF THE WORD (LECTORS)

Purpose: Proclaim the word of God at Mass (Sunday and/or daily) by reading selected scriptures.

When and Where: Sunday, daily Mass and Holy days of obligation.

Time Commitment: Attendance at the Mass of your choice and time at home to review the readings.

Talents and Gifts: Must be able to annunciate clearly and address the congregation, and be attentive to what the authors of the scriptures want to affirm and reveal by their words.

Contact: Frank Baldino, 561-747-5579

USHERS

Purpose: To make parishioners and visitors feel welcome when they arrive for Mass, to assist parishioners in finding seats, to facilitate the collection of gifts offered by the congregation, to distribute bulletins after Mass and to wish parishioners well as they leave.

When and Where: At scheduled Masses for the parish.

Time Commitment: 1-1/2 hours maximum each week.

Talents and Gifts: Ushers should be people persons, dedicated and dependable, and genuinely like to help others to have a meaningful experience at Mass.

Contact: Michael Cesarano, 561-746-1722