St. Sabina Parish Ministries

Liturgical Ministries
10:30 Choir	Choir is for parishioners, 9th grade through adult, who have a desire to sing and lead music in worship in a group setting. Choir members must also be willing to practice and sing regularly at the 10:30 Mass (September through June). Singers of all skill levels are welcome. If you enjoy singing or if you play an instrument, call the church office at 816-331-4713. Return to Top
8:00 Choir	The 8am Choir leads the congregation in song at the 8am Mass. They have a variety of instruments (guitars, organ, piano, and trumpet) and singers to make a joyful noise to the Lord. They rehearse on Saturday mornings at 8:30am in the church. If this is the group for you, please call the church office at 816-331-4713. Return to Top
12:30 Choir	The 12:30 Choir leads the congregation in song at the 12:30 Mass. They have a variety of instruments (guitars, organ, piano, and trumpet) and singers to celebrate the Hispanic Mass. They rehearse on Saturday evenings at 6:30pm in the church. If this is the group for you, please call the church office at 816-331-4713. Return to Top
Servers	Boys and girls in the Third Grade through High School may serve weekend Masses. There are no regular meetings, but the boys and girls must finish training to prepare to serve. The servers have a rotating schedule. Return to Top
Cantor	A cantor or song leader leads the congregational singing during the Mass. The cantor encourages the congregation’s full participation in the music. Cantors may work individually or in a group. Cantors are strongly encouraged to become part of the choir. Return to Top
Eucharistic Ministers	Eucharistic Ministers serve St. Sabina Parish by helping the Priest distribute Communion to the congregation during the Liturgies. Eucharistic Ministers are scheduled on a rotating basis at each of the weekend Liturgies throughout the year. Eucharistic Ministers also serve the parish by taking Communion to parishioners who are sick and homebound or in area Nursing Homes. Special training sessions are provided by the Diocese throughout the year. For more information about becoming a Eucharistic Minister contact the parish office at 816-331-4713. Return to Top
Lectors	Lectors serve St. Sabina Parish by proclaiming the scripture readings at the Liturgies on weekends and most weekdays. Lectors are scheduled for the weekend Liturgies on a rotating basis throughout the year. Special training sessions are provided by the Diocese throughout the year. For more information about becoming a Lector contact the parish offices at 816-331-4713 Return to Top
Sacristans	Being a sacristan is a great way to get to know the parish community on a very personal level. You work closely with the priest and the liturgist to see that everything goes smoothly at Mass. It is a demanding and yet very rewarding ministry. It might be the ministry for you if you enjoy tending to the details, can think on your feet, and want to be a part of the liturgical team responsible for the Mass. The sacristan arrives one hour before Mass starts and sets up the church for Mass. This includes: Unlock the doors, turn on the lights Sign in all liturgical ministers Give special instructions to liturgical ministers Oversee special items in special Masses (baptisms, anointings, etc.) Set out and put away holy vessels for Communion Set out books for reading and prayers Follow any special instructions from priest Close up the church after Mass and secure the building. We ask for a commitment of a minimum of one year and would prefer that sacristans commit to three years. You must be at least 18 years old (15 years for junior sacristan) and willing to serve at one or two masses a month. It is helpful, but not required, that you also are a Eucharistic Minister. Return to Top
Ushers	Ushers are ministers of hospitality for the weekend liturgies. Some of their duties include the following: seating the congregation, collecting the offering, setting up reserved seating, counting the number of people in attendance, assisting in emergencies, distributing the bulletin and Catholic Key and other materials as needed, and coordinating the gifts to the altar. Return to Top
Lay Leaders of Prayer	Leaders of Prayer: These people have taken Diocesan training to help lead parish prayer sessions, wakes, devotions or lead prayer in the absence of a priest. Return to Top
Evironment	The Art and Environment Committee plans and decorates for the liturgical seasons of the Church year and special liturgical celebrations in the parish. Return to Top