Parish Ministries of St. Bartholomew Church

Altar Servers

• Children in grades 4-12 assist the Priest at the Altar during Mass. 

Ushers

• Assist in a Ministry of Hospitality during Mass.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

• Having received all the Sacraments of Initiation, and being in Full Communion with the Church assist the Deacon and Priest in the distribution of Holy Communion.  Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are commissioned by the Diocesan Bishop for a period of three years. 

Lectors

• Assist in the Proclamation of the Word of God during Mass. 

Visitation to the Sick and Homebound

• Visit the Sick and Homebound in hospitals, nursing homes, and private residences, providing Holy Communion and/or a simple friendly visit.

Funeral Servers

• Adult Men and Women who assist the Priest at Funeral Masses during the week.