Working under the direction of the Pastoral Council, the Stewardship Committee conducts the annual stewardship drive and the development of stewardship awareness throughout the year. Listed below are stewardship activities related to WORSHIP AND SPIRITUAL LIFE. If you are interested in learning more about any of these ministries, please contact the Parish Office,777-4221.

Adoration

St. Michael's holds Perpetual Adoration - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - in its Adoration Chapel. If you would like to commit to taking a one-hour prayer shift per week, please contact Frank and Janice Baca, 777-0961. Eucharistic Adoration is also held every Friday in the chapel at Villa Maria (633 E. Main Street). On the First Friday of each month, St. Michael's hosts a Night Vigil from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. It consists of song, prayer, and reflection. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is also available during the vigil.

Church Decorating

Volunteers assist in preparing the church environment for the various liturgical seasons, including floral arrangements, banners, etc.

Eucharistic Ministers

Eucharistic Ministers assist the priest in the distribution of Holy Communion during Mass and also to the sick and elderly during the week. Eucharistic Ministers are chosen by the pastor. Training is required and recertification is necessary every 5 years.

Greeters/Gift Bearers

The Greeters meet and welcome fellow parishioners and visitors as they enter the church. They also distribute bulletins after Mass. Gift bearers are regularly scheduled to bring forward the gifts at Offertory time.

Lectors

The prayerful proclamation of Sacred Scripture is fundamental to quality liturgy in our parish. To serve as a lector, one must be able to read with clarity, sincerity and conviction. All lectors should study the Sunday Scriptures and be prepared to read at every Mass they attend, regardless of whether they are scheduled.

Mass Servers

Young men and women assist the priest before, during and after Mass. This ministry is available for those in grades 5 and up (through high school).

Music Ministry

This ministry includes the cantors, adult choir, organists and pianists, and other instrumentalists. Music Ministry, under the direction of John Torline, is involved in determining the musical setting for each Mass, scheduling cantors and other musicians and arranging for the choir to sing at selected Masses.

Rosary Leaders

Rosary Leaders are responsible for leading the congregation in praying the Rosary 20 minutes before Mass begins each Saturday night and Sunday morning.

Sacristans

The sacristans assist the priest by making sure that the altar and vessels are properly placed before Mass and put away immediately following Mass.

Ushers

Ushers are responsible for seating people at Mass, and taking up the offertory collection. They may also be asked to help with various other special tasks, such as making sure that the sidewalk is clear in inclement weather, setting up additional chairs, and opening the church doors before and after Mass.