Ministries of the Mass
“Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God.”
—Philippians 4:6
Altar Servers
What We Do: Boys and girls starting in 5th grade who prayerfully and reverently assist at Eucharistic celebrations.
Whom We Serve: Jesus, Our Lord
Training: Initial group training (about 3 hours)
Time Commitment: At least one Mass per month, based on your availability
Contact: Kathy Guthrie, Liturgy Coordinator, 913-422-5700 ext 229 or kathy.guthrie@shoj.org
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist (EME)
What We Do: Serve the Body and Blood of Christ at all Masses.
Whom We Serve: Parishioners
Training: 1.5 Hour Orientation Session.
Time Commitment: Serve 2-3 times per month at Mass you attend.
Contact: Lisa Aschenbrenner, laschenbrenner24@gmail.com, 785.817.2430
Greeters
What We Do: Welcome parishioners and visitors to Mass.
Whom We Serve: Parish/Visitors
Training: 1 Hour orientation session
Time Commitment: Half hour about once or twice a quarter to welcome guests & parishioners to Mass.
Contact: Tara Green, tara.green@shoj.org or 913-422-5700, ext. 253
Lectors
What We Do: Proclaim the Word of God at weekend and Holy Day Masses.
Whom We Serve: Parish
Training: Session and 1 training per year thereafter
Time Commitment: One Mass a month.
Contact: Steve Nelson at stevenelson100k@gmail.com, 913.963.3612
Music Ministry
What We Do: The goal of the music ministry at Sacred Heart is to bring the liturgy to life. Music enables us to glorify the Lord as together we raise our voices in song.
Whom We Serve: Parish
Training: N/A
Time Commitment: Attend weekly Choir Practices.
Contact: Contact the Parish Office at 913-422-5700.
Ushers
What We Do: Men and women who facilitate seating at Mass, gather the offering, and anticipate needs of those attending.
Whom We Serve: Parish
Training: Orientation Session (1.5 hours)
Time Commitment: 30 minutes before Mass to provide seating and Offertory collection at Mass
Contact: Dean Owens at 816-985-4139