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Liturgical Ministries

- Service in liturgical ministries
  
  The celebration of the liturgy is about the worship of God, first and foremost. Therefore, all of the elements of the liturgy are carefully regulated by the laws of the Church and guarded by the priests of the parish.
  
  Those who assist the priests in executing the liturgy are ministers specially deputized by the authority of the Pastor. The Church requires that all ministers* be eligible to exercise liturgical ministry according to the following requirements:
  
  Ministers must be baptized, confirmed, and regularly practicing Catholics, who are registered parishioners and actively contributing to the life and ministry of the parish. As such, ministers must be supportive of the parish and the parish life, the parish clergy, the Bishop of Joliet, and the Roman Catholic Church.
  
  Ministers must be living a life in harmony with the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church and be publicly supportive of the moral teaching of the Roman Catholic Church. If married, ministers at the altar must be married according to the law of the Church.
  
  Ministers must exercise their ministry in accordance with the policies set forth by the parish priests and ultimately, the Pastor of Visitation Church.
  
  *These guidelines do not apply to altar servers.
- Altar Servers
  Boys and girls in grade 5 and up are needed to serve at the altar on Sunday and weekday Masses, weddings, and funerals.
  Contact the parish office for more information.
- Extraordinary Ministers of Communion
  Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion exercise a sacred function in distributing the Eucharist to the congregation. They are responsible for ensuring that the Lord is received reverently by all who present themselves and ensure that the Sacred Host is not mishandled. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion receive sufficient spiritual, theological, and practical preparation to fulfill their role with knowledge and reverence. Please contact the parish office to sign up for training.
- Lectors
  Proclaim the Word of God at Sunday and Holy Day Liturgies. Familiarity with Scripture and the ability to read well is necessary. A short training session is required.
  
  If you are interested in becoming a lector, please contact Tony Cuzzone at [email protected]
- Music Ministry
  If you are interested in participating in the parish choirs, please click here.
- Ushers
  The ushers are the first face that people see entering our parish grounds and are primarily responsible for a ministry of hospitality and stewardship of the Church's gathering space.
  
  Dress is business casual. What better way to serve a ministry than to help out at the Mass you attend?
  
  Ensure collection baskets, bulletins and pews are ready for the Mass.
  
  Greet parishioners and help them to pews as needed.
  
  Assist in basket disbursement to congregation, offertory, and Communion procession.
  
  After Mass, replace hymnals to pew pockets, and fold kneelers up. Check pews for litter/personal items left.
  
  Ushers are only asked to arrive about 15 minutes before Mass and stay shortly after.
  
  Please contact Patti Pagni [email protected] with any questions or for more information. Thank you for considering!
- contact our director of liturgy with questions.
  
  Parochial Vicar
  
  Reverend Ryan Adorjan
  
  630-834-6700