What is Lay Ministry?
How might you become involved in serving the Community of St. Paul Parish?
We invite everyone to pray, asking God how He is calling you to serve. We are certain there is a place for you! All training is provided, and each Ministry has a rotating schedule of service. The more people we have involved, the fewer times any one person has to serve, and the richer our Liturgies as each person brings their special gifts to the Altar.
Our main goal is to foster full, active and conscious participation in the Liturgical Celebration in order to encounter the Living God in the Word and Eucharist, then return to the world fulfilling our baptismal call to discipleship. As trained, prayerful Liturgical Ministers, we will help plant that which God will grow.
We want to rejuvenate the deep, spiritual meaning of being a participant in Mass. As St. Augustine said, “Behold what you are. Become who you receive.” Every time we celebrate the Sacred Banquet together, we are fulfilling Jesus’ command to “Do this in memory of Me.” We believe that the Risen Christ is truly present in the Liturgy in the Presider; in the Holy Eucharist as His real presence of Body and Blood; in the Word proclaimed from the Sacred Scriptures; and in the Community gathered in His Name.
We want to rediscover the importance of celebrating with joy, reverence, and essence of the Paschal Mystery. From the time of the apostles, Christians have continually come together to celebrate, to listen to Scripture, and to offer Thanksgiving. The Liturgy is a communal encounter of Christ that brings us all together as a St. Paul Family.
Read through the various ministries below and discern which one is right for you. Feel free to contact the Ministry Leaders with any questions you may have. Thank you for considering joining a Ministry at St. Paul!
More on each Ministry:
Fr. Mike Schmitz's full speech at the National Eucharistic Congress
www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2QtWaEFq3E ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
It's so good!
This was my favorite other than Fr Mike youtu.be/LccklgQU8SA?si=2VYP6atb2VaZr8xZ
... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Amen
Please help us welcome our newest member Bonnie Cranston. ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Congratulations! Beautiful baby and swrvice
Congratulations and welcome
Welcome precious Bonnie! 💕🙏🏻
Welcome! Congratulations!
Welcome, beautiful little Bonnie!!!!
Welcome sweet baby girl!!💗
Love this sweet family!
Congratulations
Welcome to our St Paul family angel 👼🏻
Yay!! Congratulations 🩷🙏🏻
Welcome sweet girl!
Precious 💕
Congratulations
So happy to have you join our faith family!! ❤️😘
❤️❤️
Welcome Bonnie! 👏👏👏👍🎀✝️
Yay!
Welcome!!
View more comments
Happy Ordination Anniversary to our very own Deacon Tony Schmidt! Thank you for your service to our parish. We pray that God continues to Bless you and your family. ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Happy Ordination Anniversary, Tony!! You’ve been a wonderful spiritual mentor and friend!
Happy Anniversary!!! We love you!
Happy Anniversary! You are the best!
Happy Anniversary!
Happy Ordination Anniversary, DT!
Happy Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary!!!
Happy Ordination Day, DT!
Congratulations Tony on your Ordination Anniversary! What a Blessing your are to St. Paul and it’s members! 🙏🏻❤️
Happy Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary and THANK YOU !!!❤️
Congratulations on your anniversary 🙏🏻
Happy Anniversary!
Happy ordination day!!
Congratulations!
I love Deacon Tony Schmidt!!!!!!! Happy Anniversary!
Congratulations
Deacon Tony is the best
Blessings!
God bless him and his family!!❤️🙏🏼✝️
Happy anniversary, congrats!
Happy Ordination Anniversary Tony!🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻♥️
View more comments
Please help us welcome our newest member Miles Murphy ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Welcome!!
... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Amen
Amen
Amen
Amen 🙏
... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook