Liturgy & Prayer Ministries

Are you being called to serve at the church or in Mass but are not sure where to start? Have you ever thought about serving in the Audio Visual Ministry here at St. Kateri?

The Audio Visual Ministry might just be the place to look! There are no technical requirements to serve in ministry, just a heart to serve and a willingness to learn.
 

Our Audio Visual (A/V) Ministry enhances the Liturgy of the Mass every weekend as well as many other special church services, including weddings, funerals, concerts, and other special events. As Liturgical Ministers, we help to create an atmosphere of worship and spiritual growth, and aid in the assembly's participation at every Mass. Ministers of Audio Visual have the opportunity to take part in several hands-on workshops to assist in comfortably serving in the Ministry, and serve one-on-one with a knowledgeable AV Technician.

Serving in the Audio Visual Ministry provides a unique service to our parish community. While serving in our Ministry, ministers are able to facilitate a deeper understanding of the Mass and its structure, at the same time as building relationships in a fun, professional, and loving environment.

Tasks performed by our Audio Visual Ministers include assistance in the up-keep and running of state of the art Audio and Video equipment and functions of the Mass. This includes all of our equipment, including setup and breakdown, assisting musicians with stage setup and levels, controlling and mixing audio levels and sound, displaying of lyrics and other video cues such as videos and images on our screens, troubleshooting audio cues, and maintaining an atmosphere of worship and spiritual growth to help form a community of intentional disciples.

Audio Visual Coordinator:

Brett Hanlon

Email: bhanlon@saintkateriparish-scv.org
Office: (661) 296-3180 x7918

Audio Visual Mass and Event Coordination:

Email: audiovisual@saintkateriparish-scv.org

“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as ransom for many.” Mark 10:45

The Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, commissioned by Saint Kateri Tekakwitha parish under the Guidelines of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, assist at Mass in administering the Eucharist with the utmost respect and reverence. We also serve those who are not able to take their rightful place at the Eucharistic Table due to illness or physical challenge. We let them know that our Catholic Community of Saint Kateri does not forget them. We commit ourselves to the service of God and to our fellow parishioners in an effort to support the spiritual life of the soul.

Eucharistic Minister Scheduling and Training
Brett Hanlon
sktemohc@saintkateriparish-scv.org
(818) 731-3847

The Greeter’s Ministry is a dedicated team of parishioners who meet and greet friends and families as they arrive to Mass and assist newcomers. 

Liturgy Coordinator
Mindy Irwin (661) 296-3180 Ext. 7826 or mirwin@saintkateriparish-scv.org

Lectors proclaim the Word of the Lord. This ministry involves effective preparation through practice and prayer to proclaim the Word before the celebration of the Mass or Liturgy. Responsibilities during the celebration may include introducing the celebration, proclaiming the Word through the first and second readings, announcing songs and reading the Prayers of the Faithful with clarity and reverence. Women and men who serve in this ministry are presumed to be of good faith, eager to serve their fellow Christians and willing to participate in ongoing formation for effective service.

Training / Questions 
Ana Cape abcape@sbcglobal.net
(661) 254-2347

The Saint Kateri Environment Ministry is a dedicated team of active individuals and families who minister in our Church by transforming the Worship Space into a place of inspiration, beauty, reverence, and prayerfulness in tandem with the Liturgical Calendar.  As the Liturgical seasons change, so does our Worship Space. 

Liturgical Enviroment Coordinators
Tiffany Pawluck (618) 521-9412
Raquel Cadena-Muñoz (661) 714-5995

The Ministers of Hospitality, are committed to our parish community as faithful ambassadors of our Lord and our patroness saint, Kateri Tekakwitha. We are dedicated to serving and welcoming all of God’s people. For more information contact Gino Reale (661) 425-1219

For more information contact Andrew Heath (661) 478-2716 or
litmusic@saintkateriparish-scv.org

As sacristans of Saint Kateri Catholic Church, we serve as ministers of preparation, coordinating all that is required for liturgical celebration. We strive to provide an environment that aids the assembled people of God to direct their minds and hearts in praise and worship. For more information, click here.