Liturgical Ministries

Liturgical Ministries

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.

Contact:

Dn. Dick Roy, (Staff Liaison)
952.898.4996
droy@stmichael-pl.org

Judy Menden, Dir.of Facilities & Liturgy (Staff Liaison)
952.447.2491 ext. 110
jmenden@stmichael-pl.org

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. 

Contact:

Mary O'Laughlin, Chair
952.447.2846
grandmamaryo@gmail.com

Judy Menden, Dir.of Facilities & Liturgy (Staff Liaison)
952.447.2491 ext. 110
jmenden@stmichael-pl.org
 

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.  

Contact:

Bev Ostertag, Chair
952.440.9152
bjostertag@gmail.com

Judy Menden, Dir. of Facilities & Liturgy
952.447.2491 ext. 100
jmenden@stmichael-pl.org
 

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 Mary Kay Velishek or the Parish Office to make arrangements.


Contact:

Michelle Gillette-Lacko, Chair
952.440-4970
ahlacko@aol.com

Sacristan Ministry

Sacristans assist, facilitate, and provide support and coordination for other liturgical ministries. In addition, they make the necessary preparations for liturgical activities.

Contact:

Bev Ostertag, Chair
952.440.9152
bjostertag@gmail.com

Judy Menden, Dir. of Facilities & Liturgy
952.447.2491 ext. 110
jmenden@stmichael-pl.org

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

Judy Menden, Dir. of Facilities & Liturgy
952.447.2491 ext. 110
jmenden@stmichael-pl.org
 

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.