All parishioners are invited and encouraged to participate in liturgical ministries involved with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Some ministries may require training. Call Mary Ann at Ext. 34 for details.
Schedules Please note, any changes made to these schedules after they have been posted will not be reflected here. All changes are recorded in the Parish office and may be verified by Mary Ann at Ext. 34.
Altar Servers/Master Servers In accordance with Diocesan policy, both males and females are invited to assist as Altar Servers. Both young and adult servers are welcome. Adult servers are needed for funeral liturgies. If interested, please contact Mary Ann at Ext. 34.
Eucharistic Ministers Eucharistic Ministers assist with the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ. They are generally scheduled to serve two or three times a month. Diocesan regulations require that Eucharistic Ministers be practicing Catholics over the age of 18, single, widowed or in a valid marriage. Call Mary Ann at Ext. 34 if you would like to join this ministry.
Lectors Two lectors take part in every Saturday/Sunday Masses, providing the First and Second Readings of the Liturgy of the Word, along with a Greeting and Announcements. Both adults and young people of high school age who have received Confirmation are invited to participate. Lectors are generally scheduled once or twice each month. If you would like to become a Lector, please call Mary Ann at Ext. 34.
Music Ministry Our Cantors lead the singing at all the Masses. Their training is provided. Our Adult Choir sings at one of the weekend masses. Our Children’s Choir (Cherubims) is kindergarten through 5th Grade. Our Middle School Choir (Seraphim Singers) is 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders. We have a Resurrection Choir which sings for funerals. Please call Adele Scherer at Ext. 32 for more information and practice schedules. The Life Teen Music Ministry serves at the 5:30 PM Sunday Evening Mass. The group is comprised of adults and teens. Please call Julie Amatangelo at Ext. 28 for more information.
Ushers/Greeters Male and Female Ushers/Greeters serve at all Saturday and Sunday Masses. More are needed. If you wish to serve, please contact Mary Ann at Ext. 34.
Diocesan Database and Clearance Forms The following (5) clearances and forms are required of all Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers, Lectors, and Music Ministers over 18 years of age.
The Diocese requires online registration for all adult volunteers and employees (age 18 or older) who have regular contact with children or teens. Click here for details.
Protecting God's Children Form - Please note that this form does not register you for the class - it simply lets us know which class you attended or will attend.
The "Protecting God's Children" workshop is required for all adults, age 18 and up, who wish to volunteer in ministry with children. It is an excellent program that truly equips adults to create safer environments for children. For a list of all Protecting God's Children workshops in our area, click here, then click on HELP and follow the prompts. To register for a Protecting God's Children workshop click here, and then click on the registration link in the left column.
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance - Required for all volunteers, age 18 and above. Print, complete, and sign. The Church pays for all of the fees - please return your completed form to the Parish Office. Name & address are YOUR name and address. Social Security number is mandatory -- forms are stored in locked files at the Church. Purpose of Clearance is VOLUNTEERS. List all addresses and household members since 1975 -- the clearance will be delayed if information is missing. Click here for instructions on completing these forms. This clearance must be renewed every FIVE years.
Request for Criminal Record Check - Required for all volunteers, ages 18 and above. Print, complete, and sign. The Church pays for all of the fees - please return your completed form to the Parish Office. The requester is SS John & Paul Parish and contact phone is 724-935-2104. Requester Identification is "Individual/Noncriminal Justice Agency." Reason is "Other" (write in Church volunteer). The Social Security number is mandatory - form is stored in a locked file at Church. This clearance must be renewed every FIVE years.
