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St. Stephen Protomartyr Parish Spiritual Life |
| Auxiliary Ministers of Communion | Church Decorators | |
| Lectors | Liturgy | Music |
| Sacristans | Scripture Study | Ushers |
| Altar Servers - Students at Our Lady of Destiny School and those enrolled in the Religious Education Program are invited to enter into the Ministry of Altar Servers. These young ministers are given training in assisting the priest at Masses, Holy Days, Weddings, and Funerals. Top |
| Auxiliary Ministers of Communion - Eucharistic ministers are women and men officially commissioned to distribute the Eucharist at Mass. The assist in the blessing of throats and the distribution of ashes on Ash Wednesday. Top |
| Church Decorators - A select group of men and women dedicated to enhancing our liturgies through artistry in accordance with the liturgical seasons and special feasts of the year. Top
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| Lectors - Lectors are parish members who effectively communicate the Word of God through the readings of scripture during the liturgy. Top
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| Liturgy - The liturgy committee develops the seasonal liturgies and coordinates their implementation to enhance the liturgical life of the parish community. Top
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| Music - The adult choir, under the direction of the Music Director, glorifies God through supporting assembly singing at all Sunday and special parish-wide celebrations. The folk choir is a group of talented musicians and singers, under the direction of the Music Director, who strengthen liturgies on Sundays at the 10:00 Mass and on special occasions. Cantors lead the community in song at all liturgies. The Resurrection Choir eases the pain of the sorrowing by participating at funeral liturgies. Top |
| Sacristans - Sacristans are devout in their service to the parish by keeping the priest's vestments and church clean. This group of individuals clean the church on Mondays and Tuesdays. Top |
| Scripture Study - Parish members who are interested in a greater understanding of the Bible and how to apply it to daily life. They meet every Tuesday. Top |
| Ushers - Ushers are men and women who are the official greeters at Mass. They assist in the seating of the congregation, provide information, assist those who need aid during services, and collect the Sunday offerings at liturgies. Top |