Please contact the parish office at 916-481-5115 or email the Parish Business Manager for more information on these ministries.

Mass Schedule for Altar Servers, EEMs, & Lectors
January, 2012

Altar Servers
Deacon Michael Tateishi, Liturgy@olaparish.net
Young people from 5th grade upwards are invited to participate as servers at the altar. 

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharistic
Deacon Michael Tateishi, Liturgy@olaparish.net
Eucharistic Ministers assist the Presider in the distribution of communion at Mass and other special events.

Lectors
Deacon Michael Tateishi, Liturgy@olaparish.net
Lectors proclaim God’s Word to the assembled faith community at daily and Sunday liturgies and other special celebrations. 

Music
Dorothy Carpenter, Music Director, Music@olaparish.net
Ministers of Music assist the assembly in proclaiming God’s Word through the singing of hymns, psalms, acclamations and songs of praise.  Each weekend Mass has its own choir.

Ushers
Parish members contribute to the flow of all weekend and holyday Masses and various liturgical and sacramental services.  They arrange for the presentation of the gifts, coordinate the weekly offertory collection and distribute the bulletins.

Welcoming/Greeters
Deacon Michael Tateishi
Liturgy@olaparish.net
Greeters meet guests at the church entrance to promote a welcoming atmosphere.

Please contact the parish office at 916-481-5115 or email the Parish Business Manager for more information on these ministries.

Eucharistic Homebound Ministries
Homebound@olaparish.net
Eucharistic Homebound Ministers visit parishioners who are unable to attend Mass, bringing Eucharist to them in their homes or care facilities.  Many of our members work in teams or with partners. 

Ladies Council
Ladies@olaparish.net
The OLA Ladies Council is a threefold organization focusing on spirituality, service and socialization.  OLA Ladies Council is open to all women of the parish over the age of 18. 

Legion of Mary
LegionofMary@olaparish.net
The Legion of Mary is an international evangelical organization dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Offertory Counters
Volunteer teams count the offertory collections. Substitutes and new team members are always needed.

St. Vincent de Paul Society - OLA Conference
481-6352 or SVDP@olaparish.net
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) is an international organization of Catholic lay persons who respond to the needs of the poor living within the OLA parish boundaries.  These needs are met through the operation of a twice-weekly food locker and home visitation teams who provide temporary assistance with rent, utilities, clothing, furniture, etc.
Food Locker hours of operation: Tuesday/Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m.

Ministry of Small Things
SmallThings@olaparish.net
Volunteers help the community with various tasks according to their abilities.

Communications Committee
Communications@olaparish.net
Members work to ensure that the OLA Parish community is effectively informed.

Charismatic Prayer Group
Charismatic@olaparish.net
Members experience God's love through prayer, worship, and scripture.

Advent Giving Tree
This Christmas program matches donated gifts to families in need.

Family Promise
Familypromise@olaparish.net
This ministry provides fellowship and healthy meals to homeless families with children.

Habitat for Humanity
habitat@olaparish.net
Volunteers provide time and talent to build homes for families in need.

Bereavement Committee
bereavement@olaparish.net
Members provide caring support to those who have lost loved ones and assist with funeral planning.

Please contact the parish office at 916-481-5115 or email the Parish Business Manager for more information on these ministries.

All Saints Mr. and Mrs. Club
MrandMrs@olaparish.net
A group of Catholic married people providing good companionship while engaging in wholesome activities.  The three objectives are the spiritual, educational and social welfare of married couples.  Couples married in the Catholic Church may join as long as one partner is a Catholic.

PERT (People Enjoying Retirement Together)
PERT@olaparish.net
PERT (People Enjoying Retirement Together) promotes the spirit of friendship among members and provides opportunities for mutual enjoyment through programs, activities and assistance to enhance the temporal and spiritual life of our later years.

Knights of Columbus
KofC@olaparish.net
The Knights are a fraternal Catholic men’s organization dedicated to duty to God, Church, and family, fellowship and community through service and social activities. 

Youth Ministry
OLA Youth Ministry exists for the purpose of giving young people an opportunity to be involved at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish.

Catholic Daughters of America
cda@olaparish.net
The CDA focuses on concerns of today's Church and society, as well as issues that affect the well-being of women and children.

Girl Scouts
girlscouts@olaparish.net
Girl Scouts prepares the next generation of women leaders to discover, connect, and take action to make our world a better place.

Boy Scouts
boyscouts@olaparish.net
Boy Scouts prepares young men for future leadership roles through various activities.

Social Committee
social@olaparish.net
This group engages our parish community through the planning and execution of social events.

Please contact the parish office at 916-481-5115 or email the Parish Business Manager for more information on these ministries.

Buildings and Grounds Committee
BuildingandGrounds@olaparish.net
The Buildings and Grounds Committee is an appointed board that coordinates the regular maintenance and improvement of the parish buildings and grounds.

Finance Committee
Finance@olaparish.net
The Finance Council is an appointed board that advises the pastor on parish financial affairs and plays an active role in the preparation of the parish budget and of the Annual Parish Finance Report submitted to the parishioners and to the diocese.

Liturgy Board
Liturgy@olaparish.net
In consultation with the pastor, the Liturgy Board coordinates regular activities associated with Sunday Masses as well as planning and implementing seasonal liturgical activities and services and assisting in preparing the environment for sacramental services.

Pastoral Council
PastoralCouncil@olaparish.net
Parish Pastoral Council is a visionary and collaborative leadership body that, guided by the pastor, seeks the formation of a vibrant sustainable Catholic faith community in which all members have a sense of belonging and a desire to participate in ministry.