Liturgical & Music Ministries

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St. Raphael liturgies are uplifting and the music soars by both the congregation and the choirs. Adults are invited to join one of our four choirs.

Children in 5th grade and up are invited to serve at the altar under the guidance of our deacons and priests and gain valuable knowledge of the Liturgy.

Our art and environment seasonal decorators work closely with clergy to create a worship space worthy of our Liturgy.

Baptism Coordinators take part in a joyous ministry as they walk with young families who are preparing to initiate their children into the Church.

Children are invited to join one of our three children’s choirs and lift their voices in praise of God.

On Sunday’s during the 8:00am Mass, children have the opportunity to participate in Children’s Liturgy of the Word. This is for ages 4-7. This is useful in preparing them for…Continue Reading…

We Catholics believe in the Real Presence of our Lord in the Eucharist, and so to be able to pray with Jesus so intimately is a special source of grace.

Our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion possess a deep love and reverence for the Eucharist and a joyful desire to share it with the community.

Share your musical talents with our faith community through our cantor and instrumental ministries.

Lectors possess a love and respect for the scriptures and are gifted with public-speaking skills.

This commission represents, facilitates, and guides liturgical ministries, liturgical support ministries, music ministries, baptismal ministries, marriage ministries, and funeral ministries

Individuals skilled at sewing and serging mend and sew new altar linens, baptismal bibs, banners, hangings, etc.

Individuals with a couple of hours to offer on either a regular or occasional basis can help file music, update choir binders, copy various worship aides, and assist with other miscellaneous clerical duties.

Mass Coordinators ensure things run smoothly at Sunday liturgies and funerals. They coordinate all the ministries for a particular Mass, ensure all spots are filled and coordinate special activities.

Parishioners help care for the beautiful flowers and plants throughout our parish.

Sacristans serve at our daily Masses as Mass Coordinators. They cover the set-up and clean up of the Mass and make sure all ministries are covered.

Our Usher/Greeters Ministry can sign up for service as an individual or as a family. This ministry truly carries out Jesus’s command to “Welcome the stranger.”

Our wedding hostesses love the Catholic marriage ritual and desire to serve others in this joyous ministry. Hostesses conduct the wedding rehearsal and ensure that the wedding liturgy runs smoothly.