Due to COVID, we are not currently using Alter Servers.
We look forward to the day when we can see them back assisting the celebrant at Mass. If your child is in the 4th grade or above and would like to serve when permitted, please contact the Parish Office at 717-653-4903.
Due to COVID Guidelines, Extraordinary ministers are not being used at this time. Stay tuned for updates.
The extraordinary ministers are individuals who are given the privilege of assisting with the distribution of Holy Communion when there are not enough priests or deacons available at any one liturgy. A person can choose what Masses they wish to be a minister at as well as how often they wish to minister. If desired, an extraordinary minister can be designated to do house calls, or bring the Eucharist to those of the parish who are not able to come to Mass. Diocesan training is available as well.
Once COVID restrictions have been lifted, schedules will be available in the bulletin, below on this website and from the Parish Office.
If you need a substitute to fill in for you, send an email to extramins@marymotherparish.org.
Due to COVID Restrictions, our Greeter program is currently on hold. Please check back for updates.
Our parish greeters are individuals who are outgoing and energetic about making sure that each and every person who comes to mass feels welcome and accepted into our parish community regardless of if they are a visitor, a new parishioner, or a life long parishioner, these individuals will greet them all, after all, we never know when we may be entertaining angels...
Due to COVID Restrictions, our Usher program is currently on hold. Please check back for updates.
The ushers of Mary Mother of the Church are a group of confident individuals who are vital to making sure all the small aspects of the liturgy go according to plan. They take the collections, help to seat people, and help to keep the communion lines in an orderly fashion.
Contact: Bill Wentling 717-367-4282 wentling60@embarqmail.com
The lectors of Mary Mother of the Church are a group of devoted Catholics who are scheduled via the Parish office to pronounce the word of God during the weekend liturgies. A lector can specify specific Mass(es) at which they prefer to serve, as well as how often they are available.
If you would like to become a lector, please call the office at 717-653-4903.