Mass Participation

Each Mass relies on the active participation of the community to help serve. The time commitment for each position is minimal, and many find that serving at Mass is rewarding and helps deepen their connection with their faith.

Once you are trained and commissioned in your ministry, you will be scheduled on a rotating basis to serve at the Mass you have chosen.

For assistance, please reach out to the designated ministry leader or contact the parish office at 208-342-3511 or via email at dianat@boisecathedral.org.

 

Altar Servers:

FUNCTION: Assist the celebrant during Masses, weddings, funerals, and other liturgical events.

• Must have received their First Holy Communion
• Dress in a respectful manner
• Arrive at least 20 minutes before mass

Extraordinary Ministers:

Ministry Lead: Jim Kwaterski EM-Ministry@boisecathedral.org 

FUNCTION: To assist ordinary ministers of Holy Communion, which include bishops, priests, and deacons, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion may also be asked by the priest to bring communion to the sick and homebound.

• Click here to see the full Extraordinary Minister Description

Lectors:

Ministry Lead: Erika Cowman erika_stelljes@hotmail.com

FUNCTION: The ministry of the lector is to effectively proclaim the Word with clarity, conviction, and at an appropriate pace. 

• Click here to see the full Lector Ministry Description

Ushers:

FUNCTION: The role of the usher/greeter is to offer a friendly, welcoming presence to those coming to worship, provide leadership during emergencies, and perform such tasks as taking up the collection, presenting the gifts, assisting parishioners during Communion, disseminating the church bulletin, and participating in cleaning the church after the Mass.

• Click here to see the full Usher Ministry Description

After Training:

 

• Your name and contact information will be added to our Ministry Scheduling Program (MSP)
• You will receive an invitation with your name and password to access the program. 
• Scheduling is done every three months.  If you are newly trained and it is between schedules, you can log into MSP and accept any open positions. 



MSP Helpful Tips:

It's recommended that you make use of the computer and the free app for your iOS or  Android device. you can use the MSP mobile app. Download the app from your device's app store (search MSP and find the green M icon).

• Organization ID to sign in: stjohnscathedral. 
• To update your profile for auto-scheduling (dates you can't serve, etc.) CLICK HERE .
• Requesting (or accepting) a sub CLICK HERE .
• Short Video for helpful tips or a printable guide: short video  or refer to this  printable guide

 

 Thank you for your willingness to serve in this ministry!