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ALTER SERVERS
Altar servers participate in the Mass by carrying the Crucifix staff, extinguishing the candle lit for the reading of the Gospel, lighting the altar candles before the Holy Eucharist, and assisting the attending priest with the Holy Eucharist. During religious observance of Holy Days, the altar servers may carry the incense for the priest during the procession among the congregation. Youths generally serve from ages 10-14 years old.
Contact: Jean Muldoon
or call: 310.456.5017
CATECHISTS
Catechists at OLM are assigned to teach candidates who are preparing for the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation as part of their participation in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, or RCIA). Various religious education texts and materials are used for instruction in addition to the Catechism of the Catholic Church.Contact:
Jane Griesemer
or call: 310.456.2361CATECHIST MATERIALS (Password needed)
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Eucharistic Ministers are specially trained lay people who participate in the Mass by assisting the priest in distributing the Body and Blood of Christ (consecrated bread and wine) to the congregation during the Holy Eucharist.
Contact: Sue Andresian
or call: 626.824.7229
MINISTRY TO HOMEBOUND
We share the Eucharist with those unable to visit the Church.
We visit with those parishioners and their families who for whatever reason are not able to attend the regular Worship Service. We bring the Holy Eucharist to the homes of our homebound so that they may be together with Christ.
Contact: Shirley D'Haenens
or call: 310.456.2361
LECTORS
Lectors are specially trained lay people who participate in the Liturgy by preaching the Word of God for the First and Second Readings of each Mass, and call the congregation to prayer. The goal is to read the Holy Scripture so that the Word of God resonates in our daily lives.
Contact: Sue Andresian
or call: 626.824.7229
MUSIC
Our choir is blessed to be accompanied by live musicians, ranging from acoustic guitar, flute, clarinet, piano, electric bass, to chimes, drums, mandolin, and violin.
Contact:
Peter Torsiello, Director, Music
or call: 310.281.9603
Laura DeMieri, Associate Director
or call 310-456.2361
SACRISTANS
The sacristan arranges the liturgical books, the vestments, and other appurtenances used in the celebration of the Mass. The sacristan prepares the liturgical books by marking the divisions to facilitate the smooth procession of the Mass. S/he lays out the Celebrant's vestments and items needed for the celebration, such as chalices, cruets, ciboria, linens, oils, processional crosses, candles, and torches. The sacristan also ensures that the Mass appurtenances are available, including the host, the wine, hand towels, incense, oil, etc.
Contact: Parish Office
or call 310.456.2361
USHERS
Ushers play an important role inside the church. They welcome all at the door, and in busy times the ushers will assist visitors with seating. Ushers also select the visitors to carry the gifts to the altar, as well as oversee the giving.
Contact: Parish Office
or call: 310.456.2361