With the return of altar servers at Mass, we thank Betty Fernandez who will be caring for their vestments through December.
On Thanksgiving Day, this Thursday, November 25, Mass will be at 9:00 am, not at 8:00 am. J Street will be closed for the “Run to Feed the Hungry,” so plan your route accordingly. To share your family’s bounty, consider making a Thanksgiving monetary gift at the Offertory, as the parish is already collecting food that will be distributed to families. Any money received will be given to our Society of St. Vincent de Paul to be used for additional needs. If you are away and not at Mass on Thanksgiving Day you can make a gift by writing in the Memo Section of your check, St. Vincent de Paul or on the outside of the envelope, leave it in the Rectory mailbox or in a regular Mass collection. Your gift is much appreciated.
It is finally time to bring altar servers back to the Mass! We are seeking all parishioners in the fifth through ninth grades who would like to take part in this very special ministry. Please email tcaselli@sacredheartschool.net if you are interested and/or have any questions.
The Art and Environment Committee has the responsibility of maintaining the church decor that is reflective of the liturgical seasons. Through artistic and creative design, the Committee strives to complement and enhance the work of the Altar Society in establishing an environment conducive to worship and devotion. For more information contact Parish Office at 916-452-4136 ext. 2.
The Wedding Coordinator functions as liaison between the wedding party, presider, musicians, florist, and photographer. In addition to attending the wedding service, the coordinator conducts the wedding rehearsal from opening of the church, to making sure that all elements are in their proper place, and locking the church after the rehearsal. If you are interested in assisting with this ministry contact the Parish Office at 916-452-4136, ext. 2..
These ministers assist with the distribution of Holy Communion at all Masses. On weekends, they also serve as greeters and distribute Parish Bulletins and worship aids as people enter the church. Orientation and training sessions are provided for the ministers. Ministers are given the opportunity to serve at least once a month. These ministers are also responsible for washing the vessels and changing the linen in preparation for the following Mass. If you are interested in this ministry contact the Parish Office at shchurchoffice@gmail.com or at 916-452-4136.
Lectors proclaim the Word of God from the Old and New Testaments at Sunday and Holy Day Masses. They are scheduled to read once or twice a month as the need arises. Workshops and meetings are provided periodically to help the lectors gain a better understanding of the ministry. For more information contact the Parish Office at shchurchoffice@gmail.com or at 916-452-4136.
The elderly and the homebound members of our parish deserve our love and attention during this difficult time of their lives. A group of dedicated people visit these special people once each week, spend time listening to them, praying with them and bringing them the Eucharist. For more information contact the Parish Office at shchurchoffice@gmail.com or at 916-452-4136.
The ushers serve as official hosts. Activities include greeting people, taking up the collection, asking a family to bring up the offertory gifts, and being sensitive and responsive to the needs of others. This ministry is open to both men and women. Some of the ushers are assigned to each weekend Mass to make sure that all elements for the Celebration of Mass are prepared and placed appropriately. For more information contact the Parish Office at shchurchoffice@gmail.com or at 916-452-4136.