They are recommended by the pastor who submits their name to the bishop and are appointed for 3 years. Any confirmed Catholic person is eligible to read at mass. Open to all members of the parish, this group is responsible for greeting the parishioners before church and collecting the offertory envelopes at the proper time. Volunteers are scheduled on a monthly, rotating basis. Volunteers are welcome.
Guidelines are available.
Volunteers are welcome. These are normally, but not exclusively, 7th and 8th graders and high school age male or female students that assist the priest during mass. Our Lady of Lourdes has a variety of music groups that are open to all parishioners of all ages. They minister at various masses throughout the year. The adult choir practices for 2 hours once a week at the church.