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Altar Care	Members rotate at two week intervals and are responsible for collecting linens and vestments, laundering, and returning them to the church in preparation for the weekend Masses. New members are welcome and receive individual instruction upon joining the ministry. Call the parish office to offer your help.
Altar Servers	Boys and girls who are at least 9 years old or in the 4th grade are welcome to attend a training class to learn how to become an altar server. Class dates and times are announced in the bulletin.
Children's Choir/Liturgy	The "re-choir-ments" for Children's Choir is that you be in 2nd to 8th grade; can commit to weekly one-hour practices on Wednesdays, 5:45 to 6:45pm, September through May, and can commit to scheduled weekend liturgies.
Choir/Music Ministry	The choir meets every Wednesday at 7:30 pm in the church to rehearse and learn new songs. The choir practices as one unit, but members sing at either the 9:00 to 10:30 am Masses. Fellowship is an important ingredient to the choir as they share social events and remember one another in their prayers. If interested, stop by after Mass and speak to the director, or come to one of the practices. Vocalists and instrumentalists are encouraged to join.
Children's Liturgy of the Word	This program involves the celebration of the Sunday Mass readings in a manner appropriate for children. After the opening prayers, children are escorted to the parish center classrooms by age groups. Following their Celebration of the Word, they are escorted back to church during the Offertory. The program is offered at the 5:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, and 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Masses on Sunday. Children from Kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to participate.
Environment Committee	This group is responsible for creating an appropriate setting in which prayer and worship may take place. While the work of the committee is most noticeable during the major seasons of the Church Year, the committee functions year-round. Interested individuals may call the parish office or sign up on the annual Ministry Sunday.
Eucharistic Ministers	To become a minister of Communion you must be confirmed, be a registered member of the parish for one year and in good standing with the Church. Watch the bulletin for periodic sign-ups. New ministers are always welcome, must attend a training session and may choose the Mass time that is most convenient for them.
Hospital Ministry	A dedicated group of parishioners visit Catholic patients at San Ramon Regional Center, covering every day of the year. Some visit weekly, others less often, They minister to the patients and their families, bringing the Eucharist, as well as praying for and with them, and offering comfort and consolation during a difficult period in their lives. Hospital visits are made daily. The staff at the hospital is helpful and supportive, and patients are most appreciative. Interested parishioners are given a short training before begriming this ministry.
Eucharist to the Sick	One small, grace-filled avenue of giving that goes on in our parish is the ministry of bringing Communion to the sick at home. Eucharistic Ministers visit the homebound on a weekly basis at the convenience of the recipient. The visit itself can be brief or extended, depending on the need and available time. Each visit includes shared prayer, a reading from Scripture and the reception of the Eucharist. To receive Communion at home or to help in this ministry, please call the parish office.
Lectors	Lectors proclaim the Word of God at the weekend Masses and other special liturgies. Sign-ups are taken each year at Ministry Sunday (in the Spring) and spaces are filled as the need arises.
Liturgy Planning Team	Members of the parish meet on the second Tuesday of each month to work on the planning of the worship services of the parish. Meeting dates are announced in the bulletin and attendance and membership is open to all parishioners.
Ushers	Ushers play an important role in creating a warm and hospitable environment for worship. They help greet our parishioners and guests, take up the collection and arrange for the presentation of the ministry. Sign-ups are are taken yearly on Ministry Sunday (in the Spring) or you can simply offer your services by speaking to one of the current ushers.