As a worshiping community we are ALL called to actively participate in our liturgies through song, prayer, silence, and ritual action. Some are called to specific liturgical ministries to serve as greeters, lectors, ministers of communion, liturgical assistants, music ministers, and to assume other roles for the liturgies at St. John's as well as at the special Creighton University liturgies. Students are invited to discern their gifts and offer them in service to our worshiping community in one of the areas of liturgical ministry.
LECTORS
Contact - Chase Becker
402-280-1128
Lectors proclaim the Word of God. As a lector you help the community recognize God present in the Liturgy of the Word. We invite anyone with a good speaking voice, an ability to read in public, and a willingness to study scripture to volunteer. Formation and training are offered in the fall and on an individual basis.
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
Contact - Chase Becker
402-280-1128
Ministers of Communion, EME, EMHC’s distribute the Body and Blood of Christ to the Faithful during Mass. Eucharistic Ministers attend formation and training sessions that are scheduled each term. Formation and training is offered in the fall and on an individual basis.
VOCALISTS AND INSTRUMENTALISTS
Contact - Molly Mattingly
402-280-2203
Music ministers invite the Faithful into prayer together through music, both sung and instrumental. Worship at St. John’s includes many styles from the vast musical tradition of the Church. If you sing and/or play an instrument, we welcome you! No previous ensemble experience required; formation is provided in weekly rehearsals.
LITURGICAL ASSISTANTS
Contact - Chase Becker
402-280-1128
Liturgical Assistants - Altar Servers assist with the preparation of the liturgy as well as during the Mass. Liturgical Assistants serve at the weekend liturgies, holy days and special University liturgies.
ALTAR SERVERS
Contact - Chase Becker
402-280-1128
Altar Servers assist the priest and the liturgical assistant in serving at the Lord’s table for weekend. Training begins in the 4th Grade. This is open to all young women and men in the parish.
GREETERS
Greeters or Ministers of Hospitality help to create a welcoming environment at Mass for all those who come to worship. Greeters extend a welcome and sense of hospitality by greeting arriving worshippers, distributing mass programs, and attending to other needs that may arise during liturgy.
