Liturgical Ministries

Young men and women who are in at least the third grade, and who have received First Reconciliation and First Eucharist, may apply for the ministry of Altar Server. Those who serve in this ministry assist the priest and deacon during the celebration of the Mass. Altar Servers hold the...

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion must: Ministers of Holy Communion must be able to minister to the sick and the aged in a compassionate and understanding manner, always conscious of the serious obligation to respect the confidence of those to whom they minister. All candidates, even those commissioned for other...

Children are invited to leave the worshipping community and go to the Daily Chapel (ages 6-12) or Hospitality Room (ages 3-6) in order to hear the Liturgy of the Word proclaimed on their level. Once they hear the Word, we lead them in reflection and discussion of their thoughts and...

A person’s willingness to respond to his/her Baptismal call to serve the people of God, in the capacity of an Usher, reflects their commitment to Christ. Their willingness to commit to a monthly schedule; arrive on time, and be a friendly, welcoming presence to those coming to worship at Midd-South...

“I will sing to the Lord all my life; as long as I live I will sing praises to my God. May He be pleased with my song, for my gladness comes from Him.”—Psalms 100:33-34 Because sacred music gives glory and praise to God, it has been an integral part...

Ministers of the Word, commonly known as Readers, proclaim the Word of God to those coming to worship at Sunday or daily Mass. Readers should be practicing Catholics and registered members of Midd-South Catholic. Readers must have the ability to stand before an assembly and read the Word of God...