A good number of men and woman responded to my plea for new ushers. This is an important ministry and more than just taking up the collection. It is about greeting Mass attendees and helping visitors maneuver about the facilities. And when it comes to the collection being taken up, the ushers help make sure that it runs smoothly so that the money collected is part of the offertory procession which, along with the gifts of bread and wine, ensuring that things run smoothly and reverently. PLEASE CLICK FOR MORE DETAILS...

Ushers are an important part of the liturgical ministry. That may sound a bit odd, but usher do a lot more than simply take up the collections. They are also sup-posed to welcome folks into the Church and to assist people in locating a seat—even those who come in after the Mass has already begun. If we are to truly be a welcoming Church, then it isn’t enough simply to say “join us” but rather we have to welcome them into our family by more than words. CLICK TO READ MORE...