Prayer and Worship
While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven. Then they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. And they stayed continually at the temple, praising God. Luke 24:51-53
Prayer & Worship Commission
Members of the Prayer and Worship Commission (formerly known as the Liturgy Committee) meet once per month to evaluate and plan parish liturgical celebrations. They seek to make all aspects of the community’s worship as meaningful as possible. These volunteers enhance and beautify our worship space.
Please contact Deacon Rich if you are interested in joining the Prayer & Worship Commission or would like more information.
Eucharistic Ministers
Eucharistic Ministers assist in distributing the Body and Blood of Christ at all of the Masses. The Eucharistic Ministers for the Sick and the Homebound take communion to those in Sequoia or Kaiser Hospitals, care facilities, such as Devonshire Oaks and Lakeview Lodge, and special facilities such as Cordilleras Mental Health Center. They also visit parishioners who are homebound, in rehabilitation facilities, or in care facilities in and around Redwood City. Training is provided for both ministries.
A Catholic lay person who has received the sacraments of initiation – Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist is eligible to be an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist. He or she is a person who is willing to make a commitment to serve in one of the most important offices in the Church. By prayerfully responding to God’s love and call, Eucharistic Ministers are to be visible signs of faith, hope and love to all parishioners.
Contact Joey Gutierrez for more information about how to become a Eucharistic Minister.
Altar Servers
Those who have received their First Communion are encouraged to deepen their participation in the liturgy by serving with the priest and deacon at Mass. This is an important ministry for our younger members of the parish. Training is provided.
Contact Deacon Rich Foley to find out more about how to become an Altar Server.
Music Ministry
All are welcome! You are invited to join the music ministry as an instrumentalist or a vocalist. No experience necessary nor the ability to read music: you will learn to read vocal music at the Music Fellowship and Vocal Training sessions. We rehearse one hour before each liturgy:
4PM rehearsal for 5PM Saturday liturgy
8:45am for the Sunday 9:45am liturgy
Sunday Morning Music Fellowship
For more information, please contact Melanie Dresbach
Prayer Tree Network
Anyone may request prayer for a special need or intention (healing, grieving, loss, discernment, strength, comfort, support) by contacting our Prayer Tree Network. Each person in the network spends time in prayer for these intentions. The Prayer Tree is open to all. All prayer requests and contact information are strictly confidential.
Readers
Readers proclaim the Word of God in the readings at Mass and other liturgies. They also present the prayers of the faithful and parish announcements. Adults and youth who have been confirmed are invited to join this ministry. Readers are scheduled on a rotating basis depending on the Mass they normally attend. Training is provided by Deacon David Rolandelli.
To find out more about how to become a Reader, contact Deacon David.
Rosary for Peace Group
This group gathers each Thursday morning at 10:00 am in the Church to say the Rosary with the intention of promoting peace in our world. All are welcome.
Ushers
Our ushers direct people to their pews, organize the collection and offertory during Masses, and are available if any emergencies arise.
To learn more about becoming an usher, contact parishioner, Joe Yanacek.