Parishoners are encouraged to assist at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass through their active participation, but also through these specific ministries.  Please consider assisting at Mass.  Scheduling is flexible and there are many opportunities available.

Please contact Charlotte Nesseth or the Cathedral Rectory for details.

It is praiseworthy for the bread and wine to be presented by the faithful. They are then accepted at an appropriate place by the priest or the deacon and carried to the altar. Even though the faithful no longer bring from their own possessions the bread and wine intended for the liturgy as in the past, nevertheless the rite of carrying up the offerings still retains its force and its spiritual significance.  (GIRM 73) 

Servers carry the cross, the processional candles, hold the book for the priest celebrant when he is not at the altar, carry the incense and censer, present the bread, wine, and water to the priest during the preparation of the gifts or assist him when he receives the gifts from the people, wash the hands of the priest, assist the priest celebrant and deacon as necessary.

http://www.usccb.org/liturgy/current/servers.shtml

In every celebration of the Eucharist, there should be a sufficient number of ministers of Holy Communion so that it may be distributed in a reverent and orderly manner. Bishops, priests and deacons distribute Holy Communion in virtue of their office as ordinary ministers of the Body and Blood of the Lord.

When the size of the congregation or the incapacity of the bishop, priest, or deacon requires it, the celebrant may be assisted by other bishops, priests, or deacons. If such ordinary ministers of Holy Communion are not present, "the priest may call upon extraordinary ministers to assist him, i.e., duly instituted acolytes or even other faithful who have been deputed for this purpose. (GIRM 162).

http://www.usccb.org/liturgy/girm/lit4.shtml

The ministry of reader calls us to be servants of the Living Word of God. In proclaiming the readings at liturgy, the reader does more than simply read. A reader’s spirituality must include an understanding of Holy Scripture as God’s Living Word made present to mankind throughout history, but most fully present in the person of Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh.

http://www.usccb.org/liturgy/current/chapter3.shtml

To participate in the ministry of Holy Communion to shut-ins and the sick, please contact the rectory.

Also, if you know of someone who is sick or home bound that would like to recieve the sacrament, please contact the rectory.