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ALTAR 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.
If you are a young person in grades 5-12 and would like to give back to your community, please consider serving at the altar.Contact:
Michelle Bernadou-Russo
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)
EUCHARIST FOR THE SICK & HOMEBOUND
In the gospel, Jesus often reminds us that as His followers we are to be servants to all. Visiting the sick to bring the Eucharist as well as the love, prayers and the support of the OLM community is one vital way to serve, to connect those who are not able to be with us at Sunday Mass. If you would like to serve in this ministry or you know of a shut-in that would like to be visited by the OLM Homebound Ministry Team, please contact:
Shirley D'Haenens at 310 457-5383
or the rectory at 310 456-2361.
HOSPITALITY
L
ooking to join a ministry that will help transform the Sunday experience for parishioners and visitors alike at OLM? Look no further. We’re building a Hospitality Ministry team to help engage the community before and after all Masses, handing out worship aids & bulletins and staffing an information table. The only requirements necessary are a time commitment of fifteen minutes before and after Mass as well as an inviting smile. If you’re looking to engage the community in this way, please
Call or text: Leslie Godwin at 818-634-4486.
LECTORS & EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Lectors & Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
at Our Lady of Malibu assist our Priest by serving the
Assembly at Mass. The infirmed or aged are served in
their homes. The Lector proclaims the Word - The
Good News - of the Lord to the faithful during Sunday
Mass or special Liturgies. The Extraordinary Minister
of the Eucharist assists the Priest to insure that the
distribution of Holy Communion is done in a reverent
and orderly manner. Our sick and home bound members of our OLM community are served in their homes. If you indeed have a servant's heart and are interested in learning more about these Ministries please contact: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