The Finance Council, according to Church law, advises the pastor on financial matters. More specifically, according to Archdiocesan regulation, the Finance Council should consist of three to five members with financial expertise to oversee the parish budget, to advise on spending projects, and to prepare an outline of parish finances to present to the Archdiocesan Debt Review Committee for larger projects.

The Council meets quarterly to carry out its function.  When there are special projects taking place, the Council meets more often as needed.

Parish Finance Member is appointed by Priest.

ABOUT THE MINISTRY

The Candle Ministry is the perfect opportunity for people who like to serve in a quiet behind-the-scene setting. 

Our teams of Candle Ministry volunteers clean the votives and replace the candles at each of our shrines to ensure the availability of this devotion for parishioners. 

This is a wonderful opportunity for prayerful reflection as you perform an essential service for the parish. 

SCHEDULE

Volunteers are scheduled on a rotation approximately one week every few weeks.

Candles are replaced during the weekday and/or after mass. 

DUTIES

• Replacing the votive candles in three locations: two in the vestibule and one in the side chapel.
• Cleaning the glass holders and stands as needed. The stands are usually cleaned about every 3 months, 
• Candle supplies are ordered on a monthly basis, volunteers notifies coordinator or office. 

To join the Candle Ministry, please call the church office at (210) 532-6309 or Contact the Coordinator below

Coordinartor: Rita Guerrero

Phone: (210) 532-6309

E-mail:

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMs): 

Assist the priest and deacon in reverently distributing the Eucharist, the Body and Blood of Christ, at all masses, holy days of obligation, and other special celebrations for the parish.  It is a beautiful gift to be able to bring the Body and Blood of Christ to His flock!

Homebound Ministers: 

Assist the priest and deacon in reverently distributing the Eucharist, the Body of Christ, to those in the parish boundary who are not able to attend mass.  A 5 minute stop at the persons home. 

Members must be Catholics who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation, and they must be active, registered parishioners.  Ministers serve at a Mass of their choosing. Each Mass has a captain who is responsible for the ministers at that Mass. Normally, there are two teams of ministers who serve on alternate weeks. EMs meet before Mass for a brief prayer.

The process to become a Eucharistic Minister:

• Go to training
• Be commissioned at a Mass
• Selecting the Mass to serve at

The Hospitality Ministry is also a servant ministry.  Ushers/greeters/hospitality ministers should see themselves as servants of the faith community. They bring the welcome of Christ to the moment and reach out to the Christ in the other. 

·  They are to meet, greet, and assist their fellow members/visitors to feel welcome and at home at worship. 

·  They should have a gift of hospitality, putting people at ease and assisting them as needed.

·  Distribute bulletins, registrations forms, envelopes as needed by the parishioner. 

·  Clean-up area after event and restore room to the normal set-up.

·  Troughout the Mass, assist with Collection, leading and guiding parishioners during communion.

·  Be alert to help with any disturbances or direct in an simple emergency situation (call 911, find safetykit, fire extuinguishers..). Know who to call in case of emergency. 

Those who proclaim God's word in the liturgy are known as Lectors.  It is an ancient teaching in the Church that Christ is truly present in His Word: the Word that is spoken, heard and acted upon.  Answering the call to become a Lector, enters one into a deeper relationship with God as he is revealed in Sacred Scripture.  To be Lector is a commitment of service.

The ministry of Lector is one of the most visible roles service at Liturgy.  It is through the Lector that the Word of God is proclaimed to the people through the Old and New Testament readings.  In the ministry of Lector, God's Word is spoken to God's people.  God's Word that has power and has challenges as it comforts and builds up our community of faith.

A willingness to study the Scriptures and time to pray with the readings before each liturgical assignment are necessary commitments for a Lector.  Reading skills, the ability to develop proclamation techniques and a clear and steady voice are attributes of a Lector.

Guidelines for the ministry and practical training are provided.  Lectors receive a workbook with the readings for the current liturgical year as a resource in their preparation.  Lectors are scheduled based on their availability preference.

Our liturgical festivities would not be the same without music. Our parish is fortunate to have a group of exceptionally gifted volunteers who lead our congregation in singing as a way of sharing their talents.   In order to improve the experience of the gathered community, Music Ministry provides a varied schedule of liturgical music, which includes Adult and Spanish Choirs.  Anyone who attends Mass and would want to participate in the Music Ministry program should meet with one of the musicians or the Director of Music.

The role of a sacristan is one of supporting the priest, the liturgical ministers and the liturgy itself.

The sacristan prepares the Holy Eucharist for the celebration of the Mass. This includes readying the wine, water, and bread and putting them in place before the start of the Mass 

The sacristan cleans the holy materials in the sacristy after Mass. Everything is set back in its place in the sacristy before the sacristan leaves the church. 

The sacristan ensures that the things necessary for worship are always available. There should be a ready supply of fresh hosts and of duly authorized wine, sufficient clean purificators, corporals, hand towels, incense and coals.

Altar Society is responsible for maintaining church linens, vestments, seasonal environments, furnishing altar candles, flowers, etc.  Their duties also include minimal cleaning of the sacristy and sanctuary.  When necessary, this ministry furnishes church supplies, such as candle stands, communion and service items, and also refurbishing items when needed.  

Ministry Leader: Mary Lou Lafuente

email: 

MISSION STATEMENT

The members of the ACTS community will strive to assist members of the parish family to attain a deeper relationship with our Lord and with fellow parishioners through:

Adoration: The call, acceptance and response to God.

Community: Love and caring for each other as members of the body of Christ.

Theology: Study of our faith through scripture.

Service: To God, each other and our parish family.

The purpose of the 3 day weekend retreat is to invite the retreatant to a new relationship with our Lord and fellow parishioners through Adoration and daily prayer; through Community in one’s parish as a member of the body of Christ; through Theology encouraging an intellectual and spiritual growth that gives fruits in our daily lives; and finally to encourage a spirit of Service to our Lord, our parish and each other. Participants experience God’s love and joy through the weekend, returning to their faith community with a deeper love for each other and an increased desire to become more involved in their parish community.

ACTS CORE: 

Is responsible for the decisions governing the ACTS Ministry within their parish in keeping with the directives, guidelines and provisions of the ACTS Core Charter and of ACTS Missions.

Men's ACTS Retreat

NEXT RETREAT DATE IS YET TO BE DETERMINED.

The retreat is given by parishioners and is open to any man 21 years of age or older that would like to grow in his faith journey. 

Woman's ACTS Retreat

NEXT RETREAT DATE IS YET TO BE DETERMINED.  

The retreat is given by parishioners and is open to any woman 21 years of age or older that would like to grow in his faith journey. 

Teen ACTS Retreat (co-ed)

NEXT RETREAT DATE IS YET TO BE DETERMINED. The retreat is given by parishioners and is open to any Teen 14-18 years of age that would like to grow in his faith journey.  The Team consist of Teens, Young Adults and Adults. 

 Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ and spiritually renew your soul.  

Youth ministry's focus is to provide religious education for teens of the community. Youth ministry offers faith-based classes and youth group activities led by our youth, ministry leaders, who also recruit local teens often seeking volunteer community service hours to serve as community volunteers. Additionally , it helps build fellowship within the the community and the different ministries within the church.

These meetings are for us the instrumet and the means in which we move to seek and follow Jesus Christ, living a deep relatiinship wit him, as the essence of every christian life.

We are an open prayer group where anyone who wishes to join can attend, may they feel accepted, welcomed and loved by othersm, to walk and grow in the spirit, with the responsibility of listening to the will of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Metings are every Tuesday from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. 

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