ushers
Serve the gathered assembly by providing order and hospitality in a manner that reflects the warmth and welcome of Christ.
FORMATION
Those interested in serving as ushers are welcome to join at any time during the year. New ushers will meet with a Mass Head Usher or Lead Usher Coordinator at their first scheduled liturgy. The new usher will be provided real time mentoring, training, and instruction.
As needed, e-mail communications, brief meetings/training may be scheduled to ensure information and preparation for liturgical seasons and holidays.
In addition, an annual Evening of Renewal is provided for all liturgical ministers to reflect on their role as a minister of the St. Edna Catholic community.
EXPECTATIONS
Ushers need to be dependable, approachable, and have a welcoming spirit. We have several ushers noted for each Mass however, we ask ushers to try to make a reasonable commitment to serve consistently during weekend liturgies and throughout the year based on the needs of the liturgical seasons and celebrations.
Ushers are expected to arrive at church at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the liturgy. Ushers should Sign-In using the posted Usher Sign-In sheet. Ushers will be provided with an Usher Badge when assisting in seating Mass worshipers and remain attentive to worshipers’ needs during the Mass.
Interested ushers should select the Mass during the Mass you typically attend. Not only prior to Mass welcoming/greeting worshipers, but Ushers also take Mass counts, facilitate selection of a family to present the gifts during the liturgy, as well as assist in the Mass collection offering. Ushers assist and ensure a safe and orderly procession for the assembly to receive Holy Communion.
At the conclusion of Mass, ushers are there to hand out church Bulletins and a farewell to parishioners. After the Mass, ushers should do a sweep of the church pews and collect any personal belongings possibly left behind, as well as gather any Bulletins, Missals and arrange song books within the pews.
CONTACT
Scott Kniskern,
Lead Usher Coordinator
OR
Contact our Parish Office