Ministers of Hospitality - Greeters

Ushers and Greeters are called to be Ministers of Hospitality. They are entrusted with promoting a sense of welcoming and belonging to all the faithful assembled for worship. They are the first point of contact for the communal celebration of the Liturgy and because of this, should take special steps in being living representatives of the Parish Mission Statement. Ministers of Hospitality minister to the entire community in a very active way. By freeing each person of their own personal impediments to the Mass through a welcoming atmosphere, ministers of hospitality take an active role in enabling each person to come to a freer expression of God in the Liturgy.

Requirements

• The Ministry of Hospitality is truly a service to the Church and should be treated seriously and with great dignity. Therefore, Ministers of Hospitality should have an understanding of the Liturgy in order to be effective in providing the faithful with the proper environment.
• In addition, the following attributes will assist the ministers of seeking Jesus’ face in the face of each and every person who comes into the church: patience, reverence, sensitivity compassion, understanding, gentleness, embracing a sense of the family gathered as the Body of Christ.
• Your participation in the Ministry of Hospitality should be a direct reflection of your own prayer life which is nurtured by the Word of God and reception of Holy Eucharist thereby imbuing within you a spirit of dignity and respect.

WHO CAN BE a minister of hospitality?

Those who desire to serve as minister of hospitality ‐‐ whether Usher or Greeter ‐‐ should be active and faithful members of the Church. They should be of good character and reputation, have respect for others and use discretion and appropriate decorum.  Above all, ministers should be noted for their care of the assembly. 

There are roles in ministry of hospitality for men, women, and children.  If you are interested in joining this ministry, please contact the Parish Office at 715-223-3048.