(Everyone) Service for Adorers: Commit to at least one hour per week. If unable to keep your hour in a particular week, must find a substitute or contact ministry coordinator if no substitute is available. Service for Ministers: Assist once per week to help keep track of adorers designated that day, be the contact person for that day and aid in finding substitutes when needed and assist in the recruitment and promotion of the adoration ministry. Time: Adorers, one hour per week (same hour each week) and Ministers, one day a week (same day each week) indefinitely, or until no longer able. Special Skills: Complete love and reverence of the Eucharist. Be friendly and knowledgeable of adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Coordinator: Vacant

(teens, adults) Service: Cleaning of the Altar on a weekly basis, laundry of church linens, all members alternate monthly. Serving meals for bereavement families. Bake Sales, income used for items needed for the Altar. Provide lunch at Newman Center for College Students as requested. Time: Meetings are from September through May once a month and as needed. Special Skills: No skills needed. We will provide training. You will need a Food Handler Health Card. Coordinator: Cammie Munguia (361) 215-9323 pmunguia@stx.rr.com

(Youth who have received their 1st Holy Communion) Service: We serve God through worship and prayer. We assist the priest during the liturgy. We serve our parish family by being a reverent role model of prayer and service. We serve at the Sunday Masses, Holy Days of Obligation, and special liturgical celebrations. Time: Currently we serve on a rotation of all the Masses Special Skills: Willingness to serve at the altar of God in a reverent and prayerful manner. Able to serve at the English and Spanish Masses. Training will be provided. Coordinator: Deacon Fred Castillo (361) 991-7891 DeaconFCastillo@olphcctx.org

(18 and older) Service: This ministry is dedicated to design and decorate the sanctuary during the liturgical season of Advent, Christmas, Easter and Ordinary Time along with various Feast Days and celebrations throughout the year. Maintain and water the plants and flowers in the sanctuary weekly. Time: Weekly 1 – 2 hours. Meet in the Church Special Skills: Be creative, have a love for design and decoration. Dependable. Coordinators: Sylvia Baden (361) 815-5312 sylviabaden@aol.com Mary Lou Ramon (361) 549-2281 quintanilla_ramon@yahoo.com

(adults) Service: To welcome parents and sponsors, registering people before classes, assisting in making coffee and preparing snacks. Knowledge of paperwork needed for baptism of child. Some, being able to Interpret from English to Spanish. Time: First Saturday of every month from 8:30am – 12:30pm Special Skills: None Coordinators: Deacon Arnold & Pat Marcha deaconamarcha@olphcctx.org

(adults) Service: Assist clergy in distributing the Eucharist. Assist in the distribu- tion of other materials (prayer cards, brochures, etc.) May also minister to the sick by taking the Eucharist and praying with those that are Home- bound parishioners, hospital patients and nursing home residents on a regular and routine basis. Time: Mass –two or more every month and on Holy Day of Obligations. Arrive 20 minutes before Mass to sign and check in. Attend initial training sessions and ongoing formation sessions as needed. Must attend (or online) a Safe Environment class and a receive a certificate (required by the Diocese). Special Skills: Love and reverence for the Eucharist, ease in public settings, Catholic in good standing who has received the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist), must be a member of the Parish. Coordinator: Liz Guerra (361) 510-8046 lzguerra54@yahoo.com

(18 years and above) Service: The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic Men’s Organization devoted to supporting the needs of the church through supporting Parish activities and caring for our Church facilities. Time: Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00pm in the Parish Hall. Special Skills: Energy and a willingness and enthusiasm to work for God and His church. Coordinator: Chris Devlin (361) 946-8871 cdevlin@grandecom.net

(18 years and above) Service: Read Mass introduction before Mass, proclaim the readings of the Mass in English or Spanish on weekend and Funeral Masses, if necessary. Attend training meetings and retreats as needed. Recite the psalm with the choir; read the special intentions when the Deacon is not present. Time: A rotating schedule of at least two times per month or when necessary. Special Skills: Ability to pronounce clearly orally the scriptures. Have all the Sacraments of the Catholic Church Coordinator: Pat Marcha (361) 739-5061 pmarcha@olphcctx.org

(teens, adults) Service: We are singers and musicians using our talents to help the parish community fully participate in and experience the liturgy. We provide music to enhance our liturgies and deepen the spiritual experience of our parishioners. “A liturgical service takes on a nobler aspect when the rites are celebrated with singing...” (Constitution on Sacred Liturgy #113). Time: Rehearsals vary Special Skills: Play an instrument and/or sing. Parish Liturgical Music Coordinator: Jeannie Leos (361) 461-4403 (Sun. 11am, 1pm, 5pm, 7pm Masses) Liturgical Music Coordinators: Luis Salinas Richard Alegria Garry Carlos (361) 774-7235 (Sat. 5pm Mass) (361) 739-5056 (Sun. 7am Mass) (361) 249-3034 (9am Mass)

(adults) Service: Assist in setting up the altar, preparing the bread and wine, preparing the chalices and other items necessary for the Mass. We are the caretakers of the sacred vessels and vestments. preparation of the ritual books of the Gospel, Roman Missal and Lectionary. We attend the needs of the priest, ministers of the altar and the assembly. We also setup for Weddings, Funerals and Quinceañeras. A Sacristan is responsible for “the care of sacred vessels and things” used in the worship life of the parish. Time: Arrive 1 hour before Mass begins. Attend Mass and placing everything in its place afterwards. Special Skills: Helping in a quiet “behind the scenes” way. Coordinator: Valerie Commons (361) 774-8489 vaccommons47@gmail.com

(teen, adult) Service: Seat parishioners, help families carry gifts at offertory procession; pass baskets at collection time; ensure orderly flow at Communion time. During Special Masses, reserve seating areas. Distribute information (pamphlets, pencils, etc.) as needed. After Mass tidy up and clean as needed. Time: Minimum of one Mass per week (arrive 30 minutes early), plus initial training. Special Skills: A love of order, and ability to graciously welcome people. Proper attire and accountable to our pastor. Coordinator: Ned Perez (361) 537-6552 nedterrie@sbcglobal.net

(adults) Service: Assist coordinator in finding families to take “Traveling Crucifix” home to pray for vocations. Help organize parish events for “World Day of Prayer for Vocations”. Communicate with Vocations Office and parish staff to organize vocation awareness events. Promote vocation awareness! Time: A minimum of 2-3 hours every month. Special Skills: Good communication skills are helpful. Coordinator: Janida DeLaRosa (361) 558-6705

(adults) Service: Assist with Rehearsals, attend and assist at the Wedding Mass. Help set up and take down of the chairs, kneelers and stand. Time: Rehearsal on Fridays at 6pm. Wedding Mass 2pm, must arrive at 1pm. Wedding Mass 6pm, must arrive at 5:30pm. Special Skills: Be friendly and outgoing. Coordinator: Sara Gonzales (361) 991-7891 sgonzales@olphcctx.org