GREETERS

• Arrive at the church 20-25 minutes before liturgy.
• Check with the liturgical ministry coordinator to find out if he or she needs your help.
• Check the good order of the worship space (ventilation, climate control, cleanliness, etc.)
• Take your place at one of the two entrances to the church building.
• Greet all worshipers. Welcome strangers and find out where they are from or why they have come to St. Vincent’s. Share the news with the presider.
• Smile, smile, and smile.
• Care for those who have special needs. See to it that persons who are physically challenged can sit where they wish.
• Find seats for those who arrive late. Wait for an appropriate break in the liturgy to seat them.
• Watch for parents or guardians with very little children who may need some assistance during the liturgy.
• Help to take up the collection and bring the basket to the altar table.
• Distribute the bulletins and other handouts after liturgy.
• After liturgy re-arrange chairs and remove left behind articles, papers, etc.
• Place all songbooks in their racks.
• Close all doors

MUSIC MINISTERS

• Attend all scheduled practices during the week.
• Arrive 30 minutes before liturgy.
• Create a spirit of enthusiastic prayer and reflection by your posture and your smile.
• Be attentive to the ministries of others. E.g., during the liturgy of the Word.
• Follow the lead of your choir director.
• Smile, smile, and smile! Sing, sing, and sing! Play, play, and play!

PRESIDERS

• Arrive at the church at least 20 minutes before liturgy and then minister according to the rites of the church as customary.

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