Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC)

Being an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion is a special ministry with specific requirements since an EHMC handles the Precious Body and Blood of Our Lord.

Altar Server

Altar servers play an important role in the smooth flow of the liturgy. Any child in third grade or higher, who has completed their First Communion, may be trained to be an altar server. This is a great way to get young people involved at Church and to start building a habit of contributing to parish life. Adults are welcome, too, of course. If you or your child want to become an altar server Masses, contact Marybeth Schombert.

To view our training video for Altar Servers, please the training video button above.

Proclaimers of the Word

Do you have a pleasant speaking voice? Are you comfortable standing up in front of a crowd using a microphone? Are you looking for a way to serve your Church community? If you answered ‘yes’ to these questions, you may be called to be a part of the Ministry of the Word. Lectors must be fully initiated (Baptism, Holy Communion, Confirmation) and practicing Catholics, and have the habit of praying with the Scriptures. If you are interested in becoming a Lector, contact Marybeth Schombert.

The Altar Society

The Altar Society is for enthusiastic individuals with an eye for detail, a love for beauty, and an interest in taking care of the things of the Lord. Its mission is to maintain and care for the Church, altar, and sanctuary at St. Mary, and by doing so, enable the community to grow in devotion to the Eucharist and stewardship for the parish. The amount of time you commit to the Altar Society is flexible, depending on your availability and on which specialty area you choose Altar Linens, Vestments & Large Linens, Cleaning, Flowers, Candles, Sewing, or Small Jobs.

New members to help with tasks like weekly Church cleaning, flower arranging, and various assignments on campus are always welcome! If you are interested in joining The Altar Society, contact Marybeth Schombert in the Parish Office at 541-342-1139.

Children’s Liturgy

St. Mary Children’s Liturgy of the Word is a faith formation program in which the Sunday Gospel is presented in age-appropriate narratives to children in K-4th grade. Before Scripture readings, the priest calls the children forward to receive a blessing.  The children leave with catechists to listen to the Gospel and participate in activities that help to convey the meaning of the Gospel. The children return to the church after the Creed to join their parents in Mass.  For more information, contact Sharon Dunham, Coordinator of Religious Education, in the Parish Office.