Ministry of Hospitality

(Previously referred to as USHERS)
Ministers of Hospitality are liturgical ministers who greet people as they gather for worship. Other duties include the following:
Assist with the seating of the assembly before the liturgy begins.
Assist in seating of latecomers with as much haste and as little disturbance as possible.
Collect the offerings of the faithful.
Appoint (where appropriate) and assist those who will be taking up the gifts in the procession for the Preparation of the Gifts.
Direct the communion procession in an orderly manner.
Be aware of the placement of first aid supplies if the need should arise.
Distribute the parish bulletins and any other pertinent materials at the conclusion of the liturgy.
Assist those with special needs. Ministers of hospitality are part of the worshipping community. As such, they are to participate fully in the liturgy. At times, the special duties of the minister may limit his or her ability to participate. Every effort should be made by the ministers to be models of participation in the worship of the Church.

Requirements

Active, registered members of St. Anne.
Show respect for others and have discretion and appropriate decorum
Ministers should be noted for their care to the assembly.
The minister should be comfortable meeting and greeting others, extending a sense of welcome to make them feel at home.

Prayer for Ministers of Hospitality

Almighty God, who gave us the gift of guidance through the Holy Spirit to lead us in all that we do, grant to those I welcome into your house this day to be met with grace and respect and be led into the open chamber of your loving heart.
Amen.