Celebrating Ministries

Adult Funeral Servers

Have you ever served mass or wished you had?  Adult volunteers serve at Masses of Christian Burial.  There are teams of trained servers who serve at funerals on a rotating schedule.  Join us in this wonderful way to pray our parishioners home.

Arts and Environment

This group provides well planned decoration for the church which coincides with various liturgical seasons. The time commitment varies with the liturgical season. Work is done in preparation for Christmas, Holy Week and Easter and Ordinary Time. Initial training in liturgical documents is provided. The ability to work with other people and to follow liturgical principles is needed. Artistic ability used to serve the liturgy is a desirable strength.

Eucharistic Ministers

Eucharistic Ministers assist the priest in distributing communion under both kinds at weekend liturgies. After a 2 hour diocesan training course Eucharistic Ministers are commissioned for serving at St. Anselm. They then serve at weekend masses approximately twice a month. The schedule is done quarterly and is announced at church. It is available by the bulletin board and is on the website.

Greeters

All are welcome to worship with us at St. Anselm. Our Greeters welcome all who come to celebrate Sunday and weekend vigil masses. All who love to smile and talk with others as they come to the table of the Lord will enjoy this ministry.

Lectors

Some parishioners are called to proclaim the Word of God at weekend Masses. After training, they serve as lector approximately twice a month. Contact the parish office if you are interested in becoming a lector. 

Mass Coordinators

Are you an arranger, a detail person? You may enjoy being a Mass coordinator for weekend liturgies. The role involves getting the sacred vessels, the hosts and wine, the books etc. ready for Mass. 

Servers

Boys and girls in Grades 5 and above are trained to serve at the weekend liturgies. They serve on a rotating schedule. To become a server, contact Michael Keresztesy or text/call at 440 321 9970. 

Ushers

Ushers are part of our liturgical hospitality. They assist parishioners in finding seating, distribute bulletins and circulate the collection baskets once a week at a particular liturgy.

Music Ministry

Intergenerational Choir and Instruments

The St. Anselm music ministry assists the assembly in sung prayer. We encourage everyone to praise God by actively participating in singing a wide range of liturgical hymns. The music ministry consists of members of all ages and backgrounds. Intergenerational means that we welcome young and old together. We all learn from each other. If you love to sing or play an instrument, contact Rosemary Heredos, Coordinator of Liturgical Music at r.heredos@gmail.com.

Prayer Ministries

Eucharistic Adoration

People pray in the Church each Tuesday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass.  Adoration continues until 11:30 a.m.  Benediction begins at 11:30 a.m. 

Prayer Line

Parishioners participate in a phone chain to communicate the prayer intentions. They pray in their homes for all requests made.

Prayer Shawl Group

Members of this group come together to knit/crochet shawls, blankets, hats and mittens on the second Saturday of the month at 2:00 – 4:00 PM. They pray for the recipient of their work as they knit and crochet. All are welcome to this praying community.