Ministry Spotlight

A new ministry is the Wedding Ministry.  Ministry members would help with the rehearsal and on the wedding day.  They would assist the wedding party with regards to the procession, and any questions people might have before the wedding begins.  They will also assist during Mass with the presentation of gifts and as a Eucharistic… Continue Reading Spotlight on: Wedding Ministry

Ministry to the Homebound is a very important ministry in the Church.  Since earliest times of the Church, people would bring the Eucharist to those who were unable to be present at the communal celebration.  Today, homebound ministers bring Communion to those who are unable to join us.  They serve at Westhampton Care Facility, Villas… Continue Reading Spotlight on: Homebound Ministry

Since the Second Vatican Council, the Church has permitted lay faithful to serve as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.  These lay ministers are trained to distribute Communion.  This ministry requires specific training from the Diocese.  This training will take place on Saturday Oct 29th at St. Rosalie’s.  If you would like to be trained as… Continue Reading Spotlight on: Eucharistic Ministers

While the pandemic had reduced the ability to use Altar Servers initially, we are now trying to get this ministry back up and running.  The Altar Servers help the priest and the deacon at the Mass.  They serve on Saturday night and Sunday Masses.  They also serve during Christmas and Holy Week.  We typically have… Continue Reading Spotlight on: Altar Servers

The largest and one of the most important ministries in the parish is that of Religious Education.  The religious education of our children and teens is extremely important.  It is how we develop our young people to understand the faith and their relationship with God, themselves and the Church.  This task is one of the… Continue Reading Spotlight on: Religious Education

  One of the traditions which has always been well received is that of our Cookies after Mass.  Normally after 9:30am Mass, there are cookies for the Children to have after Mass or take home.  This is done by dedicated families who donate their time, supplies and effort to provide the cookies.  They are done… Continue Reading Spotlight on: Cookie Committee

“When you sing, you pray twice”, was a saying from St. Augustine. Music is a very important part of liturgy. It is meant to lift up our hearts, minds and souls towards heaven. If you like to sing or play an instrument, you could help with our music ministry! They rehearse on Saturdays after the… Continue Reading Spotlight on: Music Ministry

A ministry you see at every weekend Mass is that of Ushers. Their primary responsibility is taking up the collection at the offertory. Another responsibility is being attentive to the needs of parishioners or visitors, whether it is finding a seat or a need for assistance with mobility concerns. They are one of the first… Continue Reading Spotlight on: Ushers