Liturgical Ministries

Lay men and women selected to serve at the liturgy by reading the Word of God. Training for new Lectors takes place in the Fall.

To see a copy of the schedule, click here.

To request substitutes or make changes to your profile, you must login to the ministry scheduling system.

A copy of the guidelies for lectors can be found here.

Contact Parish Office 301-530-1550.

Lay men and women who assist with Communion distribution at Mass.  Service as an Extraordinary Minister is for a term of three years, which is renewable. Training takes place in the Fall.

To see a copy of the schedule, click here.

To request substitutes or make changes to your profile, you must login to the ministry scheduling system.
Contact Parish Office  301-530-1550

The ushers welcome arriving congregants, assist in seating, take up the collections, distribute bulletins, and help in emergencies.

Questions? Contact John Cassel: 
[email protected]

Boys and girls (age 10 and older) and families are eligible to assist the priests at Mass and other liturgical celebrations. Training for new servers takes place in November.

To see a copy of the schedule, click here.

To request substitutes or make changes to your profile, you must login to the ministry scheduling system.

Members of the Altar Guild work mostly "behind the scenes".  There are several teams included in this ministry that include:

1. Altar Linens - laundering of linens used for Mass

2. Art and Environment - watering and caring for the church plants and flowers

3. Candles - Replacing used votive candles with new candles

If you are interested in joining one of these teams, please call the parish office: 301-530-1550.

The Children’s Liturgy of the Word has resumed at the 5:00pm Saturday Mass. During Mass, children ages 5 through 10 are invited to process with their adult leader to the Scanlan Meeting Room, where they have their own celebration of the Liturgy of the Word with readings adapted to their age and ability from the approved children’s Lectionary. An adult leader leads the liturgy and then gives a reflection on the readings with the children participating.  Additional volunteers are needed to ensure that this special ministry will be able to continue.

For more information, or to volunteer, call the parish office at 301-530-1550.

Volunteers will need to have a routine background check as well as attend an archdiocesan Protecting God’s Children seminar.