Liturgical Ministries

 *A parishioner may undertake only one liturgical ministry at a time. 
 
ALTAR SERVERS
Boys and girls, 4th grade and above, are eligible for this ministry. Training is required. Altar Servers assist as scheduled at weekly Masses, weddings, funerals, and school liturgies. Altar Servers arrive at least 15 minutes before Mass dressed in Sunday best ready to serve the Church and assist the priest. Adult volunteers must be VIRTUS-trained. Call the parish office at 706-561-8678.
 
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST
MINISTRY LEADERS: ROGER & EDIE THOMPSON
Eucharistic Ministers assist the priest by doing pre-Mass set-up, assisting in the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass and doing after-Mass clean-up. They also take Holy Communion to parishioners who can’t attend Mass. Any Catholic over 16, who is in sacramental union with the Church and has been a member of the parish for at least two years may apply. All members must be approved by the pastor and the Bishop. Initial training is done with follow-up as needed. Ministers sign up to serve at one or two Masses per month. Eucharistic Ministers must be VIRTUS-trained.
 
LECTORS
MINISTRY LEADER: MIKE SMAJD
Lectors boldly and effectively proclaim God’s Word within the context of liturgical worship at St. Anne Parish.  They read assigned readings at Sunday worship and other special liturgical celebrations. Lectors must be outgoing, friendly, good readers and communicators, with a strong voice. They must have received Confirmation, be in good standing with the Catholic Church, and be registered members of St. Anne Church.  An audition is necessary and attendance to 1 seminar per year is required.  Lectors average 2-3 readings per quarter, and they must spend time preparing for their readings with the help of a guidebook.  Schedules are prepared quarterly, or as needed. Lectors must be VIRTUS-trained.
 
USHERS
MINISTRY LEADERS: JAIME HERRAS 
Ushers are individuals who help with seating, taking up collections, and distributing bulletins at the end of Mass. Adults 17 and over, male or female, are invited to be ushers at one Mass per month. Individuals must have received Confirmation, be registered members of St. Anne Church and complete the safe environment training program offered by the Diocese of Savannah. Training is done on-the-job. Ushers must be VIRTUS-trained.