Liturgical Ministries

Lay men and women selected to serve at the liturgy by reading the Word of God. 

To see a copy of the schedule, click here.

To request substitutes or make changes to your profile, you must login to the ministry scheduling system.

A copy of the guidelines for lectors can be found here.

Contact the Office of Liturgy at 301-530-1550 or send and email to [email protected]

Lay men and women who assist with Communion distribution at Mass.  Service as an Extraordinary Minister is for a term of three years, which is renewable. Training takes place in the Fall.

To see a copy of the schedule, click here.

To request substitutes or make changes to your profile, you must login to the ministry scheduling system.

Contact the Office of Liturgy at 301-530-1550 or send and email to [email protected]

The ushers welcome arriving congregants, assist in seating, take up the collections, distribute bulletins, and help in emergencies.

Questions? Contact John Cassel: 
[email protected]

Boys and girls (age 10 and older) and families are eligible to assist the priests at Mass and other liturgical celebrations. Training for new servers takes place in November.

To see a copy of the schedule, click here.

To request substitutes or make changes to your profile, you must login to the ministry scheduling system.

Members of the Altar Guild work mostly "behind the scenes".  There are several teams included in this ministry that include:

1. Altar Linens - laundering of linens used for Mass

2. Art and Environment - watering and caring for the church plants and flowers

3. Candles - Replacing used votive candles with new candles

If you are interested in joining one of these teams, please call the parish office: 301-530-1550.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word has resumed at the 5pm Saturday Mass. During Mass, children ages 4 through 8 are escorted to the Scanlon Meeting Room by adult and teen volunteers, where they celebrate the Liturgy of the Word with readings, music, and crafts adapted to their age and ability. Adult catechists lead the liturgy and then give a reflection on the readings and supervise the crafts. Volunteers are always needed.

For more information, or to volunteer, call the parish office at 301-530-1550.

Volunteers will need to have a routine background check as well as attend an archdiocesan Protecting God’s Children seminar.