Choir

"He who sings prays twice." — St. Augustine

The choirs at each Mass lead and encourage the faithful to fruitfully
participate in prayer through song in order to more fully enter into the Liturgy

MASS TIMES & CONTACTS

altar servERS

Altar servers assist the priest in the celebration of the Liturgy. Servers carry the cross, processional candles, hold the book for the priest celebrant when he is not at the altar, carry the incense and censer, present the bread, wine, and water to the priest during the preparation of the gifts or assist him when he receives the gifts from the people, wash the hands of the priest, and assist the priest and deacon.

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church cleaners

A very important ministry is to prepare our worship space. Following
morning Mass every Monday, parishioners help clean the church. 

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St Raphael Rectory
915-598-3431

Eucharistic ministers

The administration of Holy Communion during the Mass is truly a ministry. It is the ministry of bringing the sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ to the People of God. It is also the ministry of witnessing to faith in the real presence of Christ in the action of sharing in the Eucharistic meal of Christ’s sacrifice.

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Jesús Chavez

Lectors

The proclamation of the Word of God is truly a ministry in the Church. Lectors bring the living
Word of God to the liturgical assembly. In and through them God speaks to the gathered faithful.

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Lu Ann Amie 

Ministers Of hospitality

With the awareness of God's all-encompassing love, we understand that every member of the parish is a minister of hospitality. Those specifically designated to serve in this ministry regularly remind us of our call to this God-like spirit. They not only welcome the stranger, but they also awaken within us our oneness in Christ. They don't just serve individual needs; they serve the health and wholeness of the entire community. Ministers of Hospitality (ushers and greeters) create a welcoming atmosphere.

contactS COMING SOON

sacristan

The sacristan is the minister who prepares the sanctuary and many of the objects used in worship.
The Ministry of Sacristan maintains an organizational plan in the sacristy for all vessels, books,
linens, vestments, hosts, wine, oils, incense, and candles, that is clean and efficient.

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Rick Lopez