Liturgical Ministry
St. James offers a variety of ways to get involved in our call to serve. Below, you will find all sorts of opportunities within and around the parish community. Contact the parish office for more information on how to become involved. Point of contact for each ministry can be found posted on our parish information board on display by the Hurd St. entrance.
Greeting & Ushering
Ushers are the oldest lay ministry in the Catholic Church, serving as ministers who welcome parishioners, assist with seating, offerings, and facilitate the smooth flow of liturgical celebrations.
Audio Visual Assistance (A/V)
The Audio/Visual Ministry gives the congregation the ability to fully participate in the Liturgy and other prayerful celebrations by assisting with sound and slide presentation. No experience necessary — all training is provided.
Altar Serving
All children fourth grade and higher are invited to join this important ministry. An altar server helps the priest during Mass by carrying the cross, preparing the altar, and other small tasks that assist in the celebration.
Lectoring
Lectoring is a ministry in which a layperson shares the Word of God with the community during the liturgy, helping the assembly hear and receive Scripture through prayerful preparation and a calm, clear proclamation.
Eucharistic Ministry
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, often called Eucharistic Ministers, serve an important role by helping distribute Holy Communion during Mass and bringing it to those who cannot be present.
Music Ministry (Choir)
As the old saying goes, when you sing you pray twice. Each song in a Mass is a prayer — another medium by which we can pray, give reverence, and connect to God. Music ministry's role is to be facilitators of that connection, guiding and encouraging the singing of prayer.
Want to get involved?
Contact the parish office to learn more about any of these ministries.
Phone: (315) 655-3441 | Email: stjamesc@stjamescaz.com