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We are pleased that you have chosen Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church as your faith community. By virtue of baptism, each of us is called to minister to the needs of one another. One way to serve is through one of the Liturgical Ministries. To meet the spiritual needs of our community and to make our liturgies truly life-giving celebrations requires the gifts of everyone. Our hope is that you will prayerfully consider becoming a part of one of these ministries.Coordinator: Fr Martin Garcia, (210) 651-6913 |
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The Altar Server Ministry involves the youth of the parish in service to God and the community by assisting the priest during Mass and other services. It is open to all youth of the parish who have made their First Communion. Any youth whose parents believe are ready and responsible enough to be trained and to serve as an altar server, please contact the Altar Server Coordinator directly or through the Church office. Training is provided throughout the year, depending on need. Schedules are emailed quarterly.
The A&E Committee meets once a month to discuss and plan the decorating of the Sanctuary throughout the liturgical year. Committee members decorate the church for the liturgical seasons during the year. Meeting times vary based on the liturgical seasons
The Children's Liturgy of the Word ministry provides a caring community for children ages 3-10 to hear God's Word at a level appropriate to their understanding. During the 8:30 and 11:30am Sunday Masses, the Deacon calls the children forward for a short greeting or prayer. One of the children, holding up the Book of Readings, leads the children back to the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. While there, the children listen to a simpler version of the daily readings, as well as a short lesson explaining and relating the readings to their lives. Children are dismissed to return to their families after the congregation finishes the Prayers of the Faithful. As they leave, they collect a handout and a small trinket to remind them of the lesson.
Each Saturday morning from 8-9am, four or five parishioners volunteer to help clean the glass doors in the church, arrange missals and hymnals, dust statues, and give the church a light cleaning. The Sacristan Team (members of St. Ann's Society) consists of one person doing the monthly scheduling and six others taking turns, one per month, opening the church and showing the other volunteers what needs to be done. If you have an extra hour on Saturday mornings and would like to help, please volunteer for this ministry.
Eucharistic Adoration is a worldwide practice of the Catholic faithful. At OLPH, this ministry provides an opportunity for anyone to spend time of prayer and meditation in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament exposed in a monstrance in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, located north of the main church entrance. This “Sacrament of Love” is available and open to all Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-9:00 PM and Saturday, 7::00 AM-12:00 Noon. Cipher code for Chapel access is available upon request from Pastoral Center staff.
Eucharistic Ministers serve at the Table of the Lord assisting in the distribution of the Eucharist. It is the desire of this parish that everyone who approaches the table be able to receive both the Body and Blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ. To accomplish this task, a large number of ministers are needed every weekend and on each Holy Day. More than 250 parishioners volunteer once a month to help provide Holy Communion at all Eucharistic Celebrations. Eucharistic Ministers receive formation in the spirituality of the ministry, an overview of Catholic teaching on the Eucharist, and training in specifics of the ministry in liturgical celebrations in our parish.
This ministry provides assistance to families in the planning and preparation of funerals and is a contact point for the bereaved. Information on bereavement programs and support groups is available.
Ministers of the Word are a very important part of the Mass. Lectors do not “read,” but “proclaim” God's Word to His Holy People. Those interested in this special ministry will receive instruction and training in the Proclamation of the Word. All parishioners who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation are invited to join this ministry.
“Let them praise His name in festive dance…” Psalm 149:3
Liturgical Dance is where spirit and body are transformed into a prayer through dance. The Liturgical Dance Ministry brings a new dimension, a visual interpretation, of those prayers sung in Glory and Honor of Our Lord and God for prayer services, concerts, and other events within the parish.
The Music Ministry is open to individuals who want to use their musical training and talents, either vocal or instrumental, in worship with the community. Members participate in the regular liturgies, as well as special services and events. There are no formal auditions for any of the choirs. Simply contact the Music Ministry Director of the choir of interest. Weekly rehearsals are scheduled and are published in the bulletin. Short rehearsals are also held prior to each of the liturgies and special occasions.
All members of the ACTS Community are invited to join the ACTS Choir. The Choir sings at the 7:00 PM. Mass on the 4th Sunday of every month with practice at 6:00 PM before the Mass. The ACTS Choir also sings for other occasions upon request.
Two inspiring choirs lead worship at the 8:30 AM Mass on Sunday and other special liturgies throughout the year. The Cherub Choir is made up of children age four through first grade who enjoy singing. The Joyful Sounds Choir is comprised of young singers from second grade through middle school and beyond. The Young Cantors are those choir members who are dedicated to the ministry of proclaiming the Psalms through music; these singers receive extra training to prepare for this service. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings: Cherub Choir sings from 5:30 to 6:00; Joyful Sounds rehearse from 6:00 to 7:00; Cantors practice at 7:00. Come sing, laugh, and enjoy!
The Folk Choir provides music for the 11:30 AM Mass on Sunday and other special liturgies. While music selections vary, it is usually contemporary in nature. If you enjoy this style of sung prayer and/or play an instrument, you are encouraged to join. Rehearsal is every Wednesday at 7:00 PM in the Church.
The Traditional Choir provides music at the 10:00 AM Mass on Sunday and other special liturgies. Emphasis is on traditional music and classical hymns. Rehearsal is every Thursday at 7:00 PM in the Pastoral Center choir room.
The Youth Choir provides music at the 5:30 PM Mass on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month and is open to vocalists and instrumentalists from 6th Grade to young adult. Music ranges from traditional to contemporary. Rehearsals are held on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month in the Pastoral Center Choir Room at 4:30 PM.
Your family will find the Sunday Nursery a comfortable and secure place for your children. This experience is the beginning of your children's understanding that they belong to a parish family who knows and cares about them. Childcare is provided by the parish during the 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, & 11:30 AM Sunday Masses in the Child Development Center for children 18 months-3 years of age.
The Usher/Greeter Ministry is a rewarding and gracious activity for those who serve. As the initial point of contact for people entering the Church, the Usher/Greeter sets the tone for the liturgy with their welcoming smile and greeting. Comprised of adults and youth who serve with their parents in providing this valuable service to the community, some of their primary responsibilities include:
A very important “behind the scenes” ministry is that of the Wedding Coordinators. After a couple has completed the preliminary preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage, a Wedding Coordinator steps in to work with the couple in planning the specifics of the wedding ceremony, facilitating the rehearsal, and functioning as parish contact on the day of the wedding.