Worship

Art and Environment Committee

This committee is in charge of decorating the church for the liturgical seasons and special holidays.

Contact Fr. John at frjvallier@stjohnvianney.net, or (616) 724-3125

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist

These ministers distribute the Body and Blood at Mass, or by visiting the sick & homebound.  Opportunities are also available for team captains, coordinator & regular substitutes.  Must be at least sixteen and confirmed.

Contact Sister Lucy, 724-3128, or by email at: sphung@stjohnvianney.net, for home visitation, or Mike Larabel, 531-4818, for Mass information.

Lectors

Become a Lector and proclaim the Word of the Lord at Sunday Mass, holydays, and special liturgies.  This is a ministry for confirmed persons from 8th grade thru adult.  Serve at the Mass you regularly attend.

Contact Mike Larabel, 531-4818, for more information.

Choir

This traditional choir sings at either the 8:30 or the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Masses and special liturgies such as Easter Vigil and Christmas Eve.  Practice is on Thursday evenings in Room 1 at 7:00 p.m.

Contact Chris Lyons, 534-5449 ext.198 or 532-9559, or by email at: clyons@stjohnvianney.net

Contemporary Choir

The contemporary choir sings at the 5:00 pm Saturday Mass.  Practice is on Tuesday evenings in Room 1 and the Coordinator is Simon Vernon.

Leave messages for Simon at 532-7001 ext 352.

Musicians

If you play a musical instrument, consider sharing your talent and playing with either of our choirs.

Contact Chris Lyons at 532-9559, or Simon Vernon, 532-7001 ext 352 , or by email at: clyons@stjohnvianney.net, for more information

Cantors

If you have been gifted with a singing voice and wish to lead the congregation in song. Practice is on Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m.

Contact Chris Lyons at 532-9559 , or by email at: clyons@stjohnvianney.netabout becoming a cantor.

Altar Servers

Altar servers enhance the quality of our celebration by taking part in the processions and by assisting with the sacred books and vessels.  This ministry is ideal for young people, 5th grade & up.

Contact Coordinator Sister Lucy, 724-3128, or by email at: sphung@stjohnvianney.net, for more information.

Ushers

This ministry can be done by families or individuals who serve by creating a climate of hospitality, seat people for Mass, hand out bulletins, and handle emergencies.  You may participate at your regular Mass on a monthly rotation.

Contact Coordinator Cathy Burgess, 724-3131, or by email at: cburgess@stjohnvianney.net, to volunteer.

Greeters

This hospitality ministry meets worshippers at the door before Mass and provides a welcoming atmosphere for parishioners and guests alike.  Participate at your chosen Mass once every 4-6 weeks.  This is a great ministry for a family to do together.

Contact the Parish Office at 534-5449 to get more information or volunteer.

Gift Bearers

Volunteers are sometimes needed to bring the gifts to the altar at weekend Masses when the Mass is being said for the parish family, or when no one is present from the family of the loved one who is being remembered.

Contact the Parish Office at 534-5449 to get more information or volunteer.

Funeral Greeters

These are parishioners who provide hospitality to those gathering for a funeral who may not be familiar with the physical surroundings.  Directions & aid are given to those looking for washrooms, seating, or the Village Hall if there is a luncheon.  You must be available during the day.

Contact Pat Kotarak at 538-4668 for more information.

Eucharistic Adoration

Every Monday in the church from 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. we have the opportunity to spend time and be in the presence of Christ in the Eucharist.  To insure that the Eucharist is always attended, a coordinator keeps an hourly list of the faithful who will agree to be there at a specific time.  All the faithful however, are welcome on a regular or irregular basis.

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