Ministry Position

Worship, Usher

Duties and Responsibilities

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Attend assigned Masses (assignments made according to volunteer’s availability).

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Make people feel welcome at St. Zepherin Church.

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Greet people.

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Assist with seating if needed.

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Hold back late-comers if procession is in progress or about to begin.

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Assist if someone becomes sick.

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Direct people to bathrooms or crying room.

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Call children back from the center at end of the homily (when children’s Liturgy of the Word is in the center).

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At special-occasion Masses, provide help as needed for flow of traffic at Communion time.

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Open/shut windows as needed for temperature control.

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Pass out bulletins after Mass (greeters may do this as well).

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Bring food baskets to the center after Mass.

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Insure that the collection basket is in the sacristy.

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Be on the lookout for safety hazards (e.g., wet floor).

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Be available near back of church throughout Mass.

Time Commitment

1 weekend Mass when assigned (arrive 30 minutes early; remain 10 minutes after)

Length of Commitment

2 years

Training

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Member of the Worship Committee provides training.

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Receive mentoring from experienced person.

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A printed job description is provided.

Safe Environment Procedures Apply

No

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