St. Stephen Parish

A Roman Catholic Parish of the Diocese of Grand Rapids

Music and Liturgy

There are many opportunities to serve our church by participating in musical groups or assisting with the liturgy. Your participation is most welcome.

 

Liturgical Ministries

Altar Servers: Assist the celebrant at Mass, primarily for weekend Masses and on holidays and holy days. Training is available. All students in 5th grade and above are eligible.

Art & Environment Committee: Help to oversee the liturgical and floral décor of the church.

Eucharistic Ministers: Experience the joy of distributing the Eucharist to your fellow parishioners during Mass. Training is available.

Greeters: Provide hospitality as parishioners and visitors arrive at Mass.

Lectors: Proclaim God’s Word during Mass. Training is available. All confirmed teens and adults are welcome.

Ushers: Assist people coming to Mass and help with the offertory.

 

Music Ministries

Cantors: Lead the congregation in prayer and song during Mass.

Choir Members: Assist the congregation in worshipping through music during Mass. Practice is on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in the school music room (lower level). If you can carry a tune, you are welcome!

Youth Choir Members: If you are a student in 1st Grade or above and like to sing, you are welcome to join our Youth Choir.

Soloists and Instrumentalists: Share your musical abilities at Mass to enhance worship.

 

Church & Sacristy

Church Clean-up after Mass: Collect papers, straighten hymnals and remove used envelopes after weekend Mass.

Weekly Cleaning of the Church: Help beautify God’s house by cleaning pews, candles and altar.

Church Linens/Laundry Stewards: Wash and iron linens used for Communion or during liturgies.

Sacristans: Prepare church for Mass and lock up the building after Mass.