This ministry is open to men, women, singles, couples, families, youth, young adults, seniors.

Purpose of Position
Ushers provide a welcoming and hospitable atmosphere at Saturday evening and Sunday Masses and at other parish liturgies and ensure the orderly progress of the liturgy.

Responsibilities

• Extend a warm welcome to all 
• Seat parishioners and guests
• Assist the disabled, elderly, and others in need of special help
• Provide assisted listening devices to those who request them
• Select people to bring the gifts to the altar
• Take up the collection
• Direct people toward the altar during the Liturgy of the Eucharist
• Distribute the Sunday Bulletin after Mass
• Follow established procedures in case of emergency
• Tidy up the pews and vestibule after Mass

Skills Needed
A desire to serve.

Additional Requirements

• Acknowledge receipt of and abide by the Archdiocesan Guidelines for Adults Interacting with Minors at Parish/School Activities or Events
• Attend a Virtus “Protecting God’s Children” awareness session
• Agree to be fingerprinted in accord with the Archdiocese background check procedures.

Amount of Time Required

• Ushers arrive 20 minutes before Mass and remain a short time after Mass.
• Two evening meetings each year.

When Ministry is Performed

• Weekend Masses: Weekly.
• Special liturgies (e.g., Holy Week, Easter, Christmas, First Eucharist, Confirmation), as needed.
• If you are unable to commit to a weekly schedule, consider serving at special liturgies when additional ushers are needed.

Length of Commitment
Indefinite

What to Wear
Dress in a manner that is tasteful, dignified, and respectful of your liturgical role.

Training
Provided on site.

Contact
Frank Ponnet
Director of Liturgy
(626) 403-6116
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To express your interest in becoming an Usher, please complete and submit the Usher Volunteer Interest Form.