Ushers are called to be Ministers of Hospitality. They are entrusted with promoting a sense of welcoming and belonging to all the faithful assembled for worship. They are the first point of contact for the communal celebration of the Liturgy and because of this, should take special steps in being living representatives of the Parish.  Ushers minister to the entire community in a very active way. By freeing each person of their own personal inhibitions to the Mass through a welcoming atmosphere, Ushers take an active role in enabling each person to come to a freer expression of God in the Liturgy.

Ushers carry the responsibility for the following:

• Seating those assembled for Liturgy and especially taking special efforts to seat the faithful during the natural breaks in the Mass.
• Attending to the needs of the disabled through such things as holding doors open, or locating areas for whellcharis and walkers.
• Making sure that the gifts of bread and wine are in their proper places before mass and asking members of the parish to bring forth the gifts at the offertory.
• Checking  the worship space to make certain that it is free of clutter.
• Assisting in the rite of Preparation.
• Offering the Parish bulletin to the Faithful as they exit the church.

If you would like to become an Usher, please contact the Rectory at (973) 790-0288.