• Liturgical Ministires

    Liturgical ministry volunteers are dedicated lay members who perform vital roles during worship services, such as reading scripture, distributing Communion, and assisting at the altar. They are essential because they actively facilitate communal prayer, ensuring services run smoothly while allowing the congregation to engage more deeply in their shared faith.

    To get involved in any of these ministries, contact Dawn Grabs at dgrabs@spxmission.org or 913-259-4801. If you are already a volunteer in one of these ministries, you can manage your schedule and sign up for new slots through the parish app. or an email from the coordinator. To download the parish app, search your App Store or Google Play Store “St. Pius X Catholic Parish.” Enter your phone number to connect to your account. Accept to receive notifications.

    LECTORS

    Adults and mature youths are invited to proclaim the scripture readings during Masses and special liturgies. They prepare ahead of time and may also read the petitions and announcements. Lector schedules are managed by Erlene Goff-Lews. Contact Erlene here.

    LECTOR HANDBOOK

    Below a training video:

    EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION (EMHC)

    Extraordinary Ministers help distribute the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ during communion. Adults and youth who are confirmed and in good standing with the Catholic Church can share the Eucharist during Mass or take communion to the homebound. Hospitality schedules are managed by Dawn Grabs. Contact Dawn here. If you want to bring Communion to parishioners who cannot physically attend Mass, please contact Deacon Steve Bauer to learn how to do this.

    EMHC HANDBOOK

    Below a training video:

    HOSPITALITY MINISTERS

    These adults and youth greet people as they enter and leave church and help with the collection. This is a wonderful ministry for a family or group. Hospitality schedules are managed by Dawn Grabs. Contact Dawn here.

    HOSPITALITY MINISTER HANDBOOK

    Below is a training video:

    SERVERS

    This ministry is for youth, adults, and children starting 3rd grade. Adults, youth and children serve the 4:30 p.m. Saturday evening Mass, the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday Masses, weekday Masses, Holy Days, and funerals. Training is offered twice a year or by appointment. Server schedules are managed by Jennifer Blattman. Contact Jennifer here.

    SERVER HANDBOOK

    MUSIC MINISTRY

    Musicians lead the assembly in song and lead the Psalms during weekend liturgy. We welcome cantors, pianists, and other instruments. We have a choir for special times of the year like Christmas. Cantors are also invited to sing at funerals throughout the year, mostly on weekdays. Contact: Shireen Pascal at spascal@spxmission.org.

    SACRISTANS

    Sacristans clean and prepare the church for services and maintain the linens and vestments. Contact Fr. Gerard if you are interested in being a sacristan.

    LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN

    Liturgy of the Word for Children is available most Sundays at the 8:30am and 11am Masses. Children ages 4 through 4th grade are welcome to attend Liturgy of the Word for Children. We usually have one adult leader, one adult assistant, and a youth shepherd (an older child). Contact Carolyn here if you may be interested. All adults must be Virtus trained.

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