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Altar Servers - The acolytes
have a number of responsibilities which include, but are not limited to,
holding the Sacramentary in front of the priest so that he can read from
it, setting the table with the chalice, corporal, pall, purificator, and
the Sacramentary, assist the priest in receiving the gifts (Bread and
Wine), and others. Training classes are about two hours. Training includes
learning the names of parts of the Mass, sacred vessels, books, etc.
*Coordinators: Keahi Teson &
Grace Balderas
Bereavement -
Information to come.
Children's Liturgy -
The volunteers of this ministry
celebrate the Liturgy of the Word with the children in a separate room
from the main assembly during weekend masses. They are blessed and
dismissed by Father after the opening prayer. The children gather to
listen to the Words of Jesus, pray, sing songs, and have fun while
learning and understanding the readings of the Mass. They return to the
main assembly during the Preparation of the Gifts.
*Coordinator: Flo Garza
Eucharistic Ministers -
The role of the Eucharistic Minister (EM) is to assist the priest in the
sharing of the consecrated Bread and Wine, the Body and Blood of Christ,
to the parish community. By sharing the Eucharist with others, the
Eucharistic Minister assists in the nourishing of God's children and
experiences the Love of Christ through each other. EM's, may at times be
asked to bring the Eucharist to the sick in the hospitals, nursing homes,
or the homebound. If interested, please see the coordinator for each Mass.
*Coordinator: Connie Cruz
Hospitality/Social - oversee preparation of refreshments for hospitality Sunday
held after each Mass, every second weekend of the month. They maintain
supplies of paper goods, etc. for special occasions upon request of the
pastor. They also coordinate and plan menus for special parish occasions,
prepare refreshments for meetings upon request from the pastor, and
oversee the use of the kitchen (to make sure it is kept clean.)
*Coordinator: Judy Datzman
Lector Ministry - consists of members of the parish who proclaim the Word of
God through the readings of the Old and New Testaments at each Mass.
Meetings are held bi-annually or as needed. Lector training is held twice
a year.
*Coordinator: Connie Cadiz
Contact: (808) 672-9808 or email
cadizc003@hawaii.rr.com.
Liturgical Environment -
This ministry assists in the religious experience by creating a mood
within the church building that encourages/facilitates full participation
in the Mass and sacramental celebrations by involving the senses of sight
and smell.
*Coordinator: Germaine
Meyers
Music Ministry -
The Music Ministry assists the assembly in song,
praise, and worship during each Mass. The three choirs (5:00pm,
7:00am, and 9:00am) have a combined practice which is held on Tuesdays at
7:00pm. At this time, we are in need of more choir members and musicians
who are able to play guitar, bass or ukulele (need to read basic chords). Instructions will be given if needed. If interested, please call our parish office at
672-8669.
*Coordinator: Jovina Canopin
Outreach Ministry -
The Outreach Ministry ministers to the less fortunate through our food
pantry every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30pm - 4:30pm. Please call the
parish office for more information.
Ushers - The role of
this ministry is to welcome everyone attending mass (weekends). They
provide people with worship materials, and distribute the parish bulletin
at the end of Eucharist. If interested, please see the coordinator for
each Mass.
*Coordinator: Gary Vandusen
Vocation Team - Our
parish Vocation Team do a number of things. They help unify all parish
ministries to help develop strong vocation programs within the ministry;
educate parishioners about the importance of religious vocations; create
opportunities for priests, religious and parishioners to interact and
interrelate to better understand each other; encourage youth programs and
youth participation in parish ministries; reach out to young people who
are beginning to explore their future in our church and encourages them to
become a member of our church family.
*Coordinator: Estrella
Estillore
Widows Ministry -
The focus of this ministry is to support widows and families of the
deceased physically, emotionally and spiritually. They also visit patients
in nursing homes and hospitals with cards, balloons and flowers. They meet
once a month on the second Tuesday.
*Coordinator: Merci Abelaye
