Usher

Contact Person: Deacon Bob Ball

Contact By: phone: 864-0622; email: bball@stgeorgeerie.org

Ushers are signs of familiarity and stability for the worshiping community. Extending hospitality imitates God’s gracious welcome and furthers the assembly’s ability to worship. Ushers serve with discretion, creating an atmosphere conducive to prayer and worship. Their role is one of hosting with warmth, friendship, respect, and with a true attitude of service.

Ushers arrive about twenty minutes prior to Mass and help seat assembly members as they arrive. Ushers find individuals or families to present the gifts, and assist them at the offertory. Ushers take up the collection, guide the Communion procession, and distribute bulletins as they warmly wish parishioners a
good week.

Those serving in this ministry may be called upon to help parishioners in case of an illness or emergency, so a calm and comforting personality is a plus. The ability to work with others is an asset in this ministry since ushers serve together as part of a ministry team.

Ushers receive initial training on hospitality, the flow of the liturgy, and responsibilities and procedures for their ministry. Ushers are expected to dress in a modest and respectful manner.

Ushers are assigned with consideration for their Mass preference and availability.