Altar Servers This Ministry provides members of the parish with a true
opportunity to function as lay
ministers by reverently assisting the celebrant and/or deacon during Sunday Mass and at special liturgies throughout the year.
Church Environment Ministry Primary responsibility of this Minsitry is to create an environment which follows the changes in the Seasonal Cycle of the Liturgical Year.
Contact: Judy Menden, Dir. of Facilities & Liturgy 952.447.2491 ext. 110 jmenden@stmichael-pl.org
Lector Ministry Lectors, proclaim the Word of God at weekend Masses and special Liturgies throughout the year.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (Eucharistic Ministers) These lay people are sometimes referred to as Eucharistic Ministers. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion serve by bringing communion to parishioners who reside in
nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or in their own homes and unable to get to church. They also may assist the priest in distributing the Eucharist at Mass.
Homebound Eucharistic Ministry If you or someone you know is homebound and unable to attend Mass, but would like to receive the Holy Eucharist, please contact Michelle Gillette-Lacko or the Parish Office to make arrangements.
Sacristan Ministry Sacristans assist, facilitate, and provide support and coordination for other liturgical ministries. In addition, they make the necessary preparations for liturgical activities.
Ushers Ushers greet worshipers, seat people, take up the collection, care for the needs that may arise during the Liturgy and hand out bulletins and worship aides.
Contact: Tim Ostertag, Chair 952.440.9152
Liturgy Committee The Liturgy Committee works to ensure that the Parish liturgical celebrations are well prepared and reflect the needs of the people as well as the liturgical theology of the greater Church. This committee includes Fr. Tom Walker and a group of parishioners.