Liturgy and Worship
Adult Choir
The Adult Choir sings at the 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sundays, usually at the evening Mass on Holy Days of Obligation, and at other special parish celebrations. Anyone who enjoys singing is welcome to join. Choir practices are as needed. If you have an interest in joining, please call Cathy Reash at (636) 745-7377.
Altar Server
Any student fourth grade to high school is invited to serve Mass on the weekends and on Holy Days of Obligation. Serving is a privileged ministry where a young person begins to take responsibility for their faith and also learns more about the Mass. Servers are trained by priest, with the assistance of the deacons. They are typically scheduled to serve on the weekends about three months in advance. Please contact the pastor to sign up.
Altar Society
The altar society’s role is to help care for the altar linens and also keep the flowers in the sanctuary watered and well kept. Please contact the parish office if you are interested.
Cantor
When the adult or children’s choir is not singing, cantors help to lead the congregation in song. Cantors sing at the 5:00pm Mass on Saturday, as well as the 8 and 11 am Masses on Sunday. They are also put on a list for weddings and funerals. If you are interested, please call Cathy Reash at (636) 745-7377.
Church Cleaner
The church cleaners work on a rotating team basis for about 90 minutes a week to ensure the church is ready for Sunday. Each team cleans about nine times a year on Friday or Saturday morning. Please call Janet Meier at 636-456-2360 if interested.
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
Extraordinary Ministers serve in two ways. First, they assist at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation in distributing the Body of Blood of Christ. Second, when available and willing, they bring the Eucharist to those who cannot make it to Mass. Training is available to those who are interested and feel called to the ministry. Schedules are made three times a year to minister at Mass and ministers to visit the homebound are always welcome. Please call the parish office to signup.
Lector
The lectors proclaim the readings at Mass, and when a deacon is not present, the petitions and announcements. Typically, lectors have a peace about speaking in front of others and feel called by God to the ministry. Training classes are available for those new to the ministry. Lector schedules are made about three times a year for lectors to read at Sunday Masses and Holy Days of Obligation. Please call the parish office to signup.
Liturgy Committee
The Liturgy Committee assists the Pastor and deacons in planning and coordinating the liturgical life of the parish. The following ministries are coordinated by the committee: music, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, lectors, servers, ushers, and art and environment. This group meets before Advent and Christmas, before Lent, before Holy Week, and after Holy Week. Those who are interested should contact the parish office.
Musician/Organist
We are always looking for organists or musicians who play instruments which complement the organ or could lead the congregation in song. Organists or lead instrumentalists are scheduled to play the weekend Masses and Holy Days of Obligation and are also put on a list to play for weddings and funerals. Other musicians are invited to play with the adult choir at 9:30am. If you are interested, please call Cathy Reash at (636) 745-7377.
Resurrection (Funeral) Choir
The Resurrection Choir sings at the funeral at Holy Rosary. They not only lead the songs, but also represent the parish to the family and friends of the dearly departed. Practice is normally only a few times a year due to the limited hymn choices for a funeral. If you are interested, please call Cathy Reash at (636) 745-7377.
Sacristan
The role of the sacristan is to assist the priest and deacons make sure things are setup for Mass. They also help to maintain the candles and sacred vessels. Please contact the parish office if you are interested in helping with this ministry.
Usher
The ushers at Holy Rosary are the first people to greet the congregation each week at the door. They assist in helping seat people and answer any questions people may have about the church. They also assist in collecting the monetary offering and bringing up the gifts. A yearly schedule is made for this ministry. Please contact the parish office to sign up.
The Adult Choir sings at the 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sundays, usually at the evening Mass on Holy Days of Obligation, and at other special parish celebrations. Anyone who enjoys singing is welcome to join. Choir practices are as needed. If you have an interest in joining, please call Cathy Reash at (636) 745-7377.
Altar Server
Any student fourth grade to high school is invited to serve Mass on the weekends and on Holy Days of Obligation. Serving is a privileged ministry where a young person begins to take responsibility for their faith and also learns more about the Mass. Servers are trained by priest, with the assistance of the deacons. They are typically scheduled to serve on the weekends about three months in advance. Please contact the pastor to sign up.
Altar Society
The altar society’s role is to help care for the altar linens and also keep the flowers in the sanctuary watered and well kept. Please contact the parish office if you are interested.
Cantor
When the adult or children’s choir is not singing, cantors help to lead the congregation in song. Cantors sing at the 5:00pm Mass on Saturday, as well as the 8 and 11 am Masses on Sunday. They are also put on a list for weddings and funerals. If you are interested, please call Cathy Reash at (636) 745-7377.
Church Cleaner
The church cleaners work on a rotating team basis for about 90 minutes a week to ensure the church is ready for Sunday. Each team cleans about nine times a year on Friday or Saturday morning. Please call Janet Meier at 636-456-2360 if interested.
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
Extraordinary Ministers serve in two ways. First, they assist at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation in distributing the Body of Blood of Christ. Second, when available and willing, they bring the Eucharist to those who cannot make it to Mass. Training is available to those who are interested and feel called to the ministry. Schedules are made three times a year to minister at Mass and ministers to visit the homebound are always welcome. Please call the parish office to signup.
Lector
The lectors proclaim the readings at Mass, and when a deacon is not present, the petitions and announcements. Typically, lectors have a peace about speaking in front of others and feel called by God to the ministry. Training classes are available for those new to the ministry. Lector schedules are made about three times a year for lectors to read at Sunday Masses and Holy Days of Obligation. Please call the parish office to signup.
Liturgy Committee
The Liturgy Committee assists the Pastor and deacons in planning and coordinating the liturgical life of the parish. The following ministries are coordinated by the committee: music, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, lectors, servers, ushers, and art and environment. This group meets before Advent and Christmas, before Lent, before Holy Week, and after Holy Week. Those who are interested should contact the parish office.
Musician/Organist
We are always looking for organists or musicians who play instruments which complement the organ or could lead the congregation in song. Organists or lead instrumentalists are scheduled to play the weekend Masses and Holy Days of Obligation and are also put on a list to play for weddings and funerals. Other musicians are invited to play with the adult choir at 9:30am. If you are interested, please call Cathy Reash at (636) 745-7377.
Resurrection (Funeral) Choir
The Resurrection Choir sings at the funeral at Holy Rosary. They not only lead the songs, but also represent the parish to the family and friends of the dearly departed. Practice is normally only a few times a year due to the limited hymn choices for a funeral. If you are interested, please call Cathy Reash at (636) 745-7377.
Sacristan
The role of the sacristan is to assist the priest and deacons make sure things are setup for Mass. They also help to maintain the candles and sacred vessels. Please contact the parish office if you are interested in helping with this ministry.
Usher
The ushers at Holy Rosary are the first people to greet the congregation each week at the door. They assist in helping seat people and answer any questions people may have about the church. They also assist in collecting the monetary offering and bringing up the gifts. A yearly schedule is made for this ministry. Please contact the parish office to sign up.