“So we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually parts of one another.” Romans 12:5

  • "It makes me happy seeing the young people being a part of the Mass"

    - Anne

  • "Serving in the Mass makes me feel like a stake holder, not just a customer."

    -Alex

  • "Being an Altar Server led me in my life's path."

    - Father Cosgrove

  • "I feel that being able to be a part of the ministries helps me appreciate the True Sacrifice of Christ."

    -Billie

  • "Being a lector gives me a reason to read the Readings multiple times. I feel like I understand them better"

  • "You notice the difference, they are part of the Mass"

    -MaryAnn

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319.363.8269

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  • Altar Servers

    Altar Servers can be adults or children 4th Grade or older.

    Assist Father by acting as part of the Mass.

    To start altar serving, attend a scheduled group training to reach out to the parish office schedule a personal training.

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  • Sacristan

    The Sacristan prepares the Sanctuary and Altar for Mass.

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  • Lector

    The Lector reads the Readings at Mass.

    They often spend some time before Mass reviewing the readings. This offers them a better understanding and connection with the readings.

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  • Eucharistic Minister

    Eucharistic Ministers distribute Communion to the congregation during Mass.

    Officially referred to as “Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion”. They are lay people who give their time to distribute the Blessed Sacrament.

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  • Hospitality

    The Hospitality volunteers assist the congregation in finding seats when the church is full, take up the collection and direct traffic during Communion.

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  • Music Ministry!

    If you feel a connection to Sacred Music, join us in the Music Ministry!

    We need Cantors, Choir members, Solo Instrumentalists, etc.

    Got a talent for music? Reach out to Seth in the parish office at s.lowman@dbqarch.org

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Want to get invested?

Reach out to parish office or complete form.

319.363.8269

contactus@stmatthewcr.org

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