Parish Ministries

 

Updated:  Friday, March 18, 2011

 

ACOLYTES (MINISTERS OF THE ALTAR AND LEADERS)
Recruit Eucharistic ministers, check for ushers, greeters, cross bearers, prepare the altar table, portion hosts and wine to vessels, clean up after Mass and, in general, serve to support and assist other ministers.
Contact:

Mary Sue Weston
(650) 355-2253

 

ALTAR SOCIETY
Collect soiled linens and take them home to launder and iron, returning them to the church before the next Sunday's liturgy.

Contact:

Carolyn Tomola
(650) 355-6754

 

CANTORS

Lead the assembly in song during Mass.

Contact:

Sharon Martinez, Music Director
(650) 359-3752

 

CHOIR
Meets every Wednesday,
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the church, September through Pentecost, to rehearse for liturgical events that are celebrated throughout the year.  The choir offers an open invitation to St. Peter Church parishioners and the Pacifica community to join the choir family.  There are no auditions and no musical background is necessary.  All are welcome.

Contact:

Joanne Cacicedo
(650) 359-3894

 

Choir Schedule


ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
Meets twice a year. Working with a partner, you commit yourself to a few hours, every 6-8 weeks, to arrange plants and flowers for weekend liturgies.

Contact:

Diane Wallick
(650) 355-2924

 

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Offer the Body and Blood of Christ to the community during Eucharistic celebrations. Others also bring the Eucharist to the sick and homebound.

Contact:

Mary Sue Weston
(650) 355-2253

 

HOSPITALITY MINISTRY
Welcome people coming to Mass, usher people to seats at appropriate times, take care of collections, distribute bulletins and handouts, provide directions and assistance to parishioners and visitors.

Contact:

Art Angst
(650) 359-4837


LECTORS
Proclaim the Word of God to the community.  Training is provided to new lectors.  Lectors are assigned to read at a Mass time of their choice, normally once every one or two months.  Some preparation is required at home during the week.  Resources include workbooks and Internet sites.

Contact:

Dave Ryan, Lector Coordinator

(650) 359-5373

webmaster@stpeterpacifica.org

 

Joan Zimmer, Lector Scheduler

(650) 355-5585

 

Lector Schedule


PRAYER READERS
Read the General Intercessions during Mass.

Contact:

Jean Taylor
(650) 359-4254


SACRISTANS
Prepare the church for the major liturgical events (Christmas, Holy Week, etc.,) and for the weekend liturgy one Saturday per month. Teams of two are welcome.

Contact:

Margaret and Dave Minetto
(650) 359-1403

 

OUTREACH TO THE SICK AND ELDERLY
Parishioners visit the sick and elderly, pray and bring the Eucharist to residents of Linda Mar Care Center weekly (except the week when Mass is offered - see Schedule of Services) and, upon request, to residents of Ocean View, Casa Pacifica, Pacific Oaks and Sun Valley Chateau.  Home visits are also available upon request.

Receive calls from people seeking domestic or medical help.
Hospital visits to parishioners.

Transportation for Sunday Masses for Seniors without transportation.
Contact:

Tim Durkin
(650) 359-5050