“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” John 1:1
The role of lector is tremendously important. As a lector, you proclaim the living Word of God to your fellow parishioners. For some, Sunday Mass may be the only time they hear the Scriptures that week. Lectoring requires preparation and commitment. Please fill out the interest form if this sounds like your calling.

As an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, commonly referred to as a Eucharistic Minister, lay people can serve the Catholic Church by distributing Holy Communion during Mass. A Eucharistic Minister must be a fully initiated member of the Church (having received the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation).We ask our Eucharistic Ministers to serve with reverence, commitment, and humility. Please fill out the interest form if this is the ministry for you.

We want Holy Cross to be a warm and welcoming place! Help us to do that! Sign up to be an usher or greeter for Mass if you are friendly, love meeting people, and have a knack for making people feel welcome. Ushers welcome our parishioners at the front entrance. They also help seat people, run the offertory collection, and pass out bulletins. Please fill out the interest form, below, if this sounds like a way you’d like to give:

“Beauty is indeed a good gift of God”   St. Augustine
City of God, Chapter 22

These ministers ensure the Church and sanctuary are beautiful so that every visitor can encounter truth, goodness and beauty when they attend Mass. Special attention is provided to enhance the celebration at Christmas and Easter. Please fill out the interest form, below, if you have a gift for aesthetic appeal:

“He who sings prays twice!” St. Augustine

Are you a gifted musician looking for a unique way to contribute to your spiritual community? Consider joining our music ministry team! Music is an integral part of the liturgy here at Holy Cross, and we are always seeking talented voices to join our team.  Does this sound like you? Please fill out an interest form, below:

Do you love the Mass and also have a gift for filming?  Every Mass at Holy Cross is streamed live; so those who are sick, homebound or miles away can worship along side of us.  This essential ministry allows all the faithful to join in the Eucharistic Celebration - the pivitol mystery of our faith.  If you would like to take an active role in this ministry, please complete the interest form, below.