Hospitality Ministries

The greeting and authentic care make all the difference in helping to make parishioners and guests feel welcome as they arrive. Socialization builds relationships, which is important in a Parish to strengthen the Parish, promote family, and build God’s kingdom. These deep relationships enable parishioners and guests to have a sense of belonging and comfort.

Hospitality teams create a comfortable and welcoming environment that brings a sense of belonging to all.

These teams interact with others in various aspects, usually upon first arrival of a parishioner or guest. The Café Team encourages socialization after Mass or during events.

Do you enjoy interacting with others or engaging in conversations?
Do you like being friendly?
Do you enjoy assisting others or providing refreshments?

Can you spare 30-40 minutes before Mass or 20-30 minutes after Mass?
Can you spare 30 minutes before and after special events?

PARKING TEAM

Keep the parking lot safe
Guide parishioners & guests in parking efficiently

The Parking Team serves before and after Masses or special events – usually for about 40 minutes before and 10-20 minutes after.

Occasionally, parking is needed before or after special events

40 minutes before Mass or event
10-20 minutes after Mass or event
one or more times per month

work alone or with one or two partners
work outside
casual
interactions with others

Direct parking in the marked spaces in parking lot
Cheerfully greet arrivals

WELCOME TEAM

Welcoming people on arriving & leaving

Offering church bulletins & direction

Welcoming begins before Mass – usually for about 30-40 minutes before the start time and for about 5 minutes at the end..

Occasionally needed for special events

40 minutes before Mass or event
5 minutes after Mass or event
one or more times per month

work usually as a group
Church dress attire
interaction with people

Warmly welcome arrivals, offer bulletin, answer questions, direct as needed

USHER TEAM

Greeting & assisting people as they enter the seating area

Maintaining reverent environment

Ushers begin serving before Mass – usually starting about 30 minutes beforehand - and continue to attend to needs during Mass, including preparing the collection for the Presentation to the altar.

30 minutes before Mass and during as needed
one or more times per month

work usually as a group
interaction with people
Church dress attires

Assist with seating, welcoming, and maintaining a reverent environment by attending to needs, keep count of attendees, and prepare collection

CAFE TEAM

Attending to the cafe after Mass
Encouraging conversation and socialization

The Café Team spends about 20-30 minutes before and after an Mass to set up refreshments and clean up, and encourages socialization during Café times after Mass.

Occasionally needed for special events.