Greeters & Ushers

Mission:

• Greeters & Ushers serve the parish by helping to establish a climate of welcome and order among those gathered for Mass so that the Sacred Rites can be celebrated with ease and grace. 

 Activities/Explanation:

• Arrive early with appropriate attire.
• Welcome parishioners as they arrive, being attentive to newcomers, children, the elderly, and those with special needs.
• Help the congregation by handing out hymnals, receiving the collection, seating late arrivals and persons with disabilities, and arranging the orderly receiving of Holy Communion.
• Ensure that a family/group has been designated to present gifts.
• Carry the collection up when gifts are being presented and ensures its security.
• Carry the collection in pairs to the counting room.
• Assist with the orderly departure of parishioners.

Meeting Frequency:

• Weekly as assigned for weekend Masses.

Meeting Location:

• Parish Hall or one of the parish meeting rooms.

For more information contact:

• George Fernandes (Telephone: 416-493-0016)