Liturgy is the Church's publis worship, including all the rituals and ceremonies by which the Church expresses her worship of God. The celebration of the liturgy involves not only the actions of the sacred ministries, but all who are members incorporated in the mystical Body of Christ.

The purpose of the Liturgy is threefold:

• Giving honor and glory to God through prayer
• Develops and strengthens the faith of the people
• Teaches and instructs the faithful in the meaning of Christ's work through the sacraed mysteries

More then an intellectual exercise, the liturgy is an act of the whole person involving one's intellect, senses and emotions. Litugy is also an aesthetic expression of teh love of God.

Are YOU interested in serving as Altar Server, Extraordinary Minister, Lector, Greeter or Usher?

Altar Servers
Boys and girls in 5th grade and above who have received First Eucharist may assist the priest at
Mass. Contact Parish office 925-891-8911

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Assist the priest in distributing the Body and Blood of Christ to your fellow parishioners at weekend Masses.
(Training is provided; serve on a rotating basis). Contact Tim Mannix via email: tmannix@stmary-wc.org

Lectors
Proclaim the Word of God at weekend Masses.
(Training is provided; serve on a rotating basis). Contact Tim Mannix via email: tmannix@stmary-wc.org

Greeters
Welcome parishioners as they arrive for Mass. Hand out bulletins
after Mass. Serve on a rotating basis.

Ushers
Help with passing the collection baskets at Mass.

We also need children to participate in Children’s Liturgy!