St. John the Evangelist Church
510 Jackson Ave.  ¦  Defiance, OH  43512  ¦  419-782-7121
email: stjohn@stjohndefiance.org

Ministries

 

Worship (Liturgical) Ministry
 
Liturgist     David Moninger
 
Eucharistic Ministers     Franci Zimmerman
     Distribute the real presence of Christ’s Body & Blood to the faithful at Mass; also takes Communion to the sick and shut-ins. Must be a Catholic for at least one year, 18 years or older. Scheduled three months at a time. Formation/training every two years. Commitment of a minimum of one year.
 
Lectors     David Moninger
     Proclaim the Word of God at Mass and lead the Intercessory Prayers. Must be Catholic, high school age or older. Commitment of min. of one year; training session every two years.
 
Altar Servers      Franci Zimmerman
     Must be 9 years old to serve and assist Father at Mass. Scheduled quarterly 3 months at a time. Training once a year. Commitment of one year minimum.
 
Ushers     David Moninger
     Open doors, help people find a seat, take up offertory collection, and take collection to the safe after Mass. No meetings. Ushers are scheduled one month on, one month off. Minimum commitment of one year.
 
Gift Bearers                                                   
     Carry up the gifts of bread, water, wine and our monetary gifts at Sunday Mass 4-5 times per year. No meetings.
 
Sacristan     Barb Delaney, Eugene Westrick
     Assists with the needs of the sacristy—candles, hosts, water, wine, incense, charcoal, server albs, flowers, plants, altar cloths, linens, towels, vessels as needed.
 
Choir      David Moninger
     Sings at the 10:00 Sunday Mass as well as at major liturgical celebrations throughout the year, providing musical spirit and leadership for the Parish. Rehearsals – Thursdays, 7:15-9:15 p.m.
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