Do you feel called to help distribute the Holy Eucharist during weekend Masses and/or bring the Holy Eucharist to shut-ins? More than 200 parishioners currently serve in this important mission and more than 40 ministers are needed every single weekend. We would like to invite you to prayerfully consider being trained for this rewarding service to God and others.
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EME Guidelines
Ministry Contact:
Larry Westermeyer [email protected] 314-275-8171
If unable to attend Mass and would like to have Communion brought to your home, please contact the parish office to be added to the EME to the Homebound list. Incarnate Word Parish is blessed to have more than 10 parishioners who are committed to this rewarding ministry.
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Each of us is called to the Hospitality Ministry. You may not realize it, but every time you smile and make another parishioner feel welcome, you are already doing it! Incarnate Word has a reputation for being a very friendly parish where visitors feel welcome and members have a sense of belonging.
We’d love for you to join us! Supporting this ministry includes: arriving 20 minutes before Mass begins to greet parishioners and visitors as they arrive, distribute song sheets, MagnifiKids, and help address any needs of the congregation. Following Mass we assist in tidying up the sanctuary. All ages are welcome!
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Hospitality Ministry Guidelines
Ministry Contacts:
Nancy and Will Heavner [email protected], 314-878-5975
Anni Christman [email protected]
Do you feel called to proclaim the Word of God and the Prayers of the Faithful? Our mission is to help members of the assembly enter into the power of God's Word. Incarnate Word is blessed to have more than 85 parishioners who lector during Sunday and Holy Day Masses. Most of the preparation for this ministry occurs well before the first word is spoken. Our parish deeply appreciates the time and talent freely given by these dedicated individuals. We invite you to join us in this very rewarding ministry.
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Ministry Contact:
Richard Enderle
[email protected]
Lector Guidelines
One very important way that young people can serve God and assist the parish is through the Altar Server Ministry. Any parishioner 6th grade and up is welcome to join this ministry and be trained to assist the priests and deacon during Mass. Adults are also able to train and asist the Priest and Deacon at Mass. After training is complete servers can request their preferred Mass time and frequency through our online scheduler. Altar servers who are interested can receive additional training for special occasions (i.e. weddings, funerals, and Christmas and Easter Masses).
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Youth Altar Server Ministy Contacts:
Fr. John Schneier [email protected]
Scott Sparks, [email protected], 314-517-0770
Adult Altar Server Ministry Contact:
Larry Westermeyer [email protected], 314-275-8171
Adult Altar Server Guidelines
Are you blessed with musical ability, either as a vocalist or musician? This ministry team prepares for and leads the assembly in traditional song prayer during the 5:00 PM (Saturday), 8:45 AM and 10:30 AM Masses. If you are interested in more contemporary music, you are invited to our 12:15 PM and 6:00 pm Sunday Masses.
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Ministry Contacts:
Wen Shen, Music Director, [email protected], 314-576-5366
Adam Bitter, [email protected], Youth Ministry Music Director, 314-576-5366 ext. 18