Stewardship

 

SAINT ELIZABETH:  A STEWARDSHIP PARISH

 

There are five areas where individuals may offer their gifts to help in a variety of ways.  Each area depends on parishioners to volunteer their time and talent.  Call the parish office at (614) 891-0150 if you wish to volunteer.  You will enjoy the rewards

of fellowship.

 

 

 

SPIRITUAL LIFE AND LITURGY

 

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Adult assistance is needed to share the Sunday readings and homily with children between the ages of five and eight during the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Masses.

 

Minister of the Eucharist

Lay ministers of the Eucharist share the parish ministry to the sick, hospitalized and shut-in members of the parish as well as distributing Eucharist at Mass.  Training required and provided by the parish.

 

Lectors

Lay readers proclaim the Scriptures at all weekend liturgies.  Training for lectors is regularly offered.

 

Greeters

Assisting the parish in welcoming the “stranger” and cherishing the “family” is a primary responsibility as well as attending to the collection, assisting people with seating, appoint gift bearers, etc.  Training is regularly offered.

 

Altar Servers

Youth and adults assist in the sanctuary for weekend liturgical celebrations as well as at funerals and weddings.

 

Liturgical Music Ministry

Cantors, choir members, contemporary choir members and instrumentalists assist in leading the parish in worship through music.

 

Sacristans

Parishioners care for the routine cleaning of the worship space as well as the care and laundering of linens, vestments and vessels.

 

Liturgical Environment

Parishioners decorate the worship space for particular liturgical seasons and feasts and are responsible for preparing items that are needed for the celebrations.