Liturgical Ministries

Prospective Ministers

Welcome to the Liturgical Ministry portion of St. Leo's website. For more information on these ministries, feel free to download one of our comprehensive brochures below. If you are interested in joining any of our 8+ Liturgical Ministries, or you have questions concerning them, please email Kelly at: kelly_barth@stleo.net

Downloadable Bruchures Liturgical Ministries Liturgy of the Word for Children Music Ministries

Current Ministers

Hello everyone, and thanks for using this website. There are a lot of resources for us here including FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions), Links to great resources, and most importantly, the Current Schedule, and other Scheduling Information.

In order to save time, money, and especially PAPER, we ask that if you do have internet access, that you download the Liturgical Ministry Schedule off this site. You can download the schedule from the panal on the right. It comes in two types: schedule by date (what we usually give you), or schedule by minister (you can look up your name and see when only YOU are scheduled). You may also click on the "Calendar" link and download the schedule by what weekend it is on. If you are not able to download it because you do not have the program, "Adobe Acrobat Reader," you may click the link below to download a free version that will allow you to view these documents.

Please let me know if you have any suggestions for the website, or if you have any questions, concerns, comments about your ministry. Thanks for all you do!

Many Blessings,
Kelly Barth
Director of Liturgical Ministries

• Current Schedule:
• August - September, 2008 Schedule
• Next Schedule Duration:
• October 4th - November 30th

• Unavailability Deadline For Next Schedule:
• Wednesday, September 17th by 5:00 p.m.

Who is suppose to Purify the Vessels, and what do #'s 2 and 3 do?
The priest/ deacon of the mass do all the purifying right after communion. EMHC #'s 2 & 3 are responsible only for cleaning the cups (chalices) after mass. This also means that if you are at a mass with only one species (body), you have NO responsibilities unless the priest asks you to clean his personal cup. Remember, the vessels will be cleaned several times over the weekend, so you don't need to scrub them too thoroughly.

If you are assigned the #1 spot, when are you suppose to go to go get the Ciborium?
The general rule is that you should start moving towards the tabernacle at the END of the "Our Father."

Where do I go after I get the Ciborium?
Take it directly to the Altar and wait for the Presider to 

What if I do not wish to receive the wine even though I am an EMHC?
If you do not wish to receive the wine, simply bow and say "AMEN" and do not put your hands up to receive.  The distributer will then know that you respectfully decline.

How come the Cup distributers are so far away from the bowl distributers on the position chart?
On the revised Positioning Charts, you may have noticed that the Cup distributers are spread out a little more than before.  Although you do not have to go to the exact precise spot the chart indicates, the idea is that we want you more spread out so that the congregation can move about more freely.

What if I can not make it to an assigned mass?
We understand that there are times where you simply cannot make it to a scheduled mass.  We simply ask that you attempt to find a sub using the old (but updated) Sub Lists in the commons, or you make use of our new Emailing system to ask for a sub.  If you simply cannot find anyone or it seems to be too late, please call the office so we can mark the sign in sheets with a "needs sub" next to your name so the Ushers know who will and will not be at a mass in order to make adjustments as needed.

What are we responsible for if we are Lector #1 when there are two readers?
You are responsible for the First Reading and the Announcements at the end of mass.

What are we responsible for if we are Lector #2 when there are two readers?
You are responsible for the Second Reading and the Petitions (Prayers of the Faithful) after the Creed.

How can I practice the dreaded NAMES that I'll have to read in the petitions before mass?
The best thing you can do is call into the office during the week before you are suppose to read.  Dina, Fr. Harry, and/or Kelly will be able to tell you who your mass is being said for and how you pronounce their name(s).  In order to do this, you MUST call BEFORE Friday at 5:00 p.m. (which is good, because we don't usually add any names after Friday afternoon).

How do I know what Position I am assigned to each week?
The order in which your name appears on the schedule tells you what number you are.  #'s 1 and 2 are the Servers for the mass, and #'s 3 and 4 are the Candle Lighters.

What if I can not make it to an assigned mass?
We understand that there are times where you simply cannot make it to a scheduled mass.  We simply ask that you attempt to find a sub using the old (but updated) Sub Lists in the commons, or you make use of our new Emailing system to ask for a sub.  If you simply cannot find anyone or it seems to be too late, please call the office so we can mark the sign in sheets with a "needs sub" next to your name so the Ushers know who will and will not be at a mass in order to make adjustments as needed.