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We are all blessed with special gifts that help to enhance our communal worship of God. For some, it is the gift of a clear voice and public speaking skills. For others, it is the gift of friendliness and an ability to make others feel welcome. 

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Altar Servers

Students in grades 5 through 12 (as well as adults for the 9:00am mass and funerals) are welcome to become altar servers. This ministry is a wonderful way for school-aged children especially to take on roles of responsibility and leadership in the parish and the Church. For students, permission from parents is required. Training sessions must be attended for all new servers. Contact: Mary Heider 937.254.6233 x305

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

More commonly known as Lay Eucharistic Ministers, these people assist the priest and deacon in the distribution of communion at Mass. At times, they are called upon to perform special tasks such as assisting with the distribution of ashes on Ash Wednesday or handing out palms on Palm Sunday. This ministry requires displaying a special reverence to the Consecrated Body and Blood of Christ

Training is required before a person may begin this ministry and ongoing formation occurs approximately once per year. A person must be commissioned as a regular Extraordinary Minister before they may take communion to the Sick and Shut-ins. Contact: Deacon Jon Danner 937.256.5025

Lectors

Men and women of the parish proclaim the first and second scripture readings and occasionally read announcements or intercessions at all weekend Masses and other liturgical celebrations.

A training workshop on the essentials of good scripture proclamation is provided to all new lectors. Contact: Mary Heider 937.254.6233 x305

Sacristans

Sacristans are responsible for preparing the church for our liturgies by taking care of communion vessels, altar cloths, church decorations, flower arrangements, church cleaning, and a variety of other tasks. Contact: Mary Finnegan 937.232.2399

Ushers

Ushers assist at all Sunday and most Holy Day Masses to assist with seating, questions, collecting the offering, and coordinating the procession of the gifts.

Greeters

We are currently workng to establish a ministry of greeters, for our 9:00am Mass. Greeters are encouraged to welcome parishioners and guests in the vestibule as they come in to church and direct people to restrooms, the nursery, or other services as neccessary. Contact: Mary Heider 937.254.6233 x305

Bereavement Planning Coordinators

This ministry equips church members to meet with families as they plan the funeral services of their loved ones. Special attention is given to the readings and songs chosen for a funeral mass.

Each minister receives training to plan the liturgy as well as information on being present for the mourning family and friends. This ministry requires a very special, compassionate spirit. Contact: Nancy Lamm 937.253.3020

Come Visit.

Office Hours

Monday through Thursday
8:00am-4:00pm
Friday 8:00am-12:00pm

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St. Helen Parish
605 Granville Place
Riverside, OH 45431
937.254.6233
office@sthelenparish.org

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  • Home
  • About
    • Registration
    • Safe Parish Child Protection
    • Bulletins
    • Calendar
    • Credit Union
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Parish History
    • FaithDirect
    • Staff >
      • Parish Commissions
    • Links
  • Sacraments
    • Baptism
    • Reconciliation and Eucharist
    • Confirmation
    • Become Catholic: Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
    • Marriage
    • Anointing of the Sick
    • Funeral Mass
  • Youth
    • Religious Education
  • Adults
    • Pause and Pray
    • Marriage and Family Life
    • Military Families
    • Spiritual Direction
  • Ministries
    • Committees
    • Educational Ministries
    • Liturgical Ministries
    • Music Ministries
    • Service Ministries
  • School
  • Festival