Social Ministries are a wonderful way to give to the church, meet new people and learn more about our faith. 

St. Mary offers several ways to volunteer your skills to welcome others and enrich their experience during their visit.

 Three primary groups of social ministry (hospitality) are trained to assist our parish:

• GUIDES - The Guide is a volunteer of the parish who serves at Mass and supports the parish by providing leadership to the congregation. They are the folks who hand out bulletins, tend to items used during Mass, give general assistance to those seeking help plus other duties that make service go smoothly and pleasantly.
• USHERS - Ushers help by opening doors, seating parishoners, surveying the congregation to assist when needed, answering questions, collecting the gifts and placing them in closet after Mass, organize the communion lines and straighten up the church after Mass.
• GREETERS - Greeters are the friendly faces that meet you as you enter St.Mary before Mass every Saturday and Sunday. They open doors, answer questions and distribute bulletins after Mass.

New members are always being sought for any or all groups. If you and your family would like to help or learn more, ask any of the Guides, Greeters or Ushers who are eager to help. 

Meanwhile, to read about each group and their requirements, click on the title above - we'd love to have you join us and represent what the loving spirit of Christ and St.Mary the Immaculate Conception Parish is all about.

Minister of Hospitality Training

If you were not able to attend a group Hospitality Training session, contact Deacon Steve and a one-on-one session can be arranged.

There are some minor, yet important changes we should be making so please attend.  All sessions will be held in the worship space.



Deacon Steve