♦ VIRTUS: PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN
All those over 18 years of age who volunteer or work with children more than once a month, or more than four (4) hours a month, must comply with the diocesan and parish Virtus Guidelines regarding child sexual abuse awareness. These positions are noted with the symbol ♦.

Altar Servers
Children: Boys and girls in grades 4-12 who wish to learn more about the Mass, and to participate more directly in it, may serve the Lord and our parish as altar servers, including wedding celebrations. Training is provided every Fall; both a weekday and weekend schedule are provided quarterly.
Adults: Adults assist as servers for all Funerals; brief training is provided as needed.

Art & Environment
Volunteers meet as needed to design, create and/or arrange liturgical items and decorations within the church for each liturgical season. Special emphasis is given to Christmas and Easter.

♦Children's Liturgy of the Word
Adult volunteers assist children ages 4-8 to understand the Scripture Readings of the Mass at an age appropriate level and to see how the message applies to their lives. Meets every Sunday during the 10:00 AM Mass; adult volunteers are on a bi-monthly rotation.

Eucharistic Ministers (Homebound Communion)
With the pastor’s approval, volunteers complete training from the Diocese of Cleveland and from the parish. Then they assist the priest at Mass in the distribution of Holy Communion and/or bring the Eucharist to homebound parishioners as needed. A quarterly schedule is followed.

Lectors
Volunteers proclaim the Word of God (1st and 2nd Readings and sometimes Intercessions) at weekend and daily Masses. Training is provided by the parish and a quarterly schedule is followed.

Mary's Helpers (Church Cleaners)
Volunteers reorganize the pews as well as dust and vacuum the church’s interior each Monday morning. More extensive cleaning is done before Christmas and Easter. Cleaning supplies provided.

Music Ministry (Musicians & Choir)
All of our choirs meet for practice once a week and then again for Saturday/Sunday Mass.   *4:30PM Mass - Joe Trivisonno, 440-729-7642,  [email protected]
*8:00 AM & 10:00 AM Masses - Joe Trivisonno, 440-729-7642,  [email protected]
*12:00 PM Mass - Tom Burke, 216-509-3038, [email protected]

Ushers & Greeters
At weekend and Holy Day Masses these volunteers serve parishioners by assisting with seating, taking up the Collection and Offertory gifts, and provide support in emergencies, when needed.

Worship Commission
Members assist the pastor by planning and preparing for all regularly scheduled Masses and services for each liturgical season, training and scheduling all liturgical ministers, and supporting the spiritual needs of the parish. Monthly meetings are held.