ALTAR SERVERS (child, teen or adult)
Duties: Assist the presider during Mass by holding the Sacramentary,
helping at presentation of the gifts, carrying the cross, etc.
Time: One Mass every 3 weeks (arrive
20 minutes early), plus initial training and on-going formation sessions
Special Skills: An ability to be
graceful, attentive and reverent at Mass; dependability
Coordinator(s): Rosa Maria Chicas, (301) 439-3125,
oloschurch@verizon.net
Carolina Bustillo, (240) 417-4052,
mbustillo@verizon.net
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS (adult)
Duties: Assist with
distribution of the Eucharist and cleaning vessels after Mass
Time: One Mass every three weeks
(stay 20 minutes after Mass), plus initial training and on-going formation
sessions
Special Skills: Love and reverence
for the Eucharist; ease in public settings; Catholic in good standing who has
received the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist)
Coordinator(s): Moneta Howland, (301)
270-6360, monetaamarz@mac.com
Diacono Trinidad Soc, ((301) 495-4968, oloschurch@verizon.com
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS TO THE HOMEBOUND (adult)
Duties: Bring
Eucharist to and pray with homebound parishioners regularly
Time: One hour each week; initial
one-time
training; one annual meeting
Special Skills: Ability to comfort
people with prayer; a willingness to grow in the Lord’s service
Coordinator(s): Joy Brown, (202) 726-4977
LECTORS (teen or adult) Click here for Spanish Mass Lecture Schedule
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1,2,9,13
Duties: Proclaim the Scripture
readings at Mass with reverence and understanding
Time: One Mass every 3 weeks, with
one formation session Saturday mornings; personal time spent in study and
reflection on the Word
Special Skills: A love for God’s
Word and desire to study it more deeply; a clear speaking voice; an ease
speaking in front of people; Catholic in good standing who has received the
sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist)
Coordinator(s):
Michael Williams, (301) 431-2925, mikesco@bww.com
Lilian Rodriguez, (301)
464-5981
Teresa Moris, (301)
270-8242
SACRISTANS (Adult)
Duties: Prepare for
Mass by setting out vessels, bread and wine, lighting altar candles, etc.
Time: One Mass every 3 weeks (arrive
30 minutes prior to Mass); plus initial training session and an annual
formation meeting
Special Skills: A caring eye for
detail; a desire to help “behind the scenes”
Coordinator(s): David Ngondi, (301)
270-2921
Isaias
Chinchilla, (301) 445-5484
USHERS (men, women and high school youth)
Duties: Seat
parishioners; pass baskets at collection time; ensure orderly flow at communion
time; distribute bulletins
Time: One Mass every 3 weeks (arrive
30 minutes early), plus initial training and an annual formation session
Special Skills: A love of order; an
ability to graciously welcome people
Coordinator(s): Innocent Okafor, (410)
381-7791
Naty
Salas, (301) 434-6675
LINEN CARETAKERS (families or individuals)
Duties: Take home
dirty vestments, altar cloths, purificators and
towels, and clean/press them
Time: Approximately 3 hours a week
during one month a year
Special Skills: A caring eye for
detail; knowledge concerning laundering and pressing
Coordinator(s): Gini Pellino,
(301) 422-9020
CHOIR (teen or adult)
Duties: Sing at one
Mass each week with joy and enthusiasm.
Time: One Mass per week, plus one rehearsal each week
Special Skills: A clear voice
and a good ear (sight-reading skills desirable but not necessary)
Coordinator(s):
Escho Williams, (301) 431-2925,
mikesco@bww.com
Liana Moris, (301) 270-8242,
MUSICIAN (child, teen
or adult)
Duties: Play piano,
organ, guitar or other instrument at Mass
Time: As frequently as you wish, at
least weekly with the choir.
Special Skills: Experience of at
least 1 year on your instrument; a love for playing at liturgy
Coordinator(s): Rita Smith, (301) 4445-7548
Juan y Rosa Bustillo, (301) 772-6460 or (301)233-0629
HAITIAN CHARISMATIC PRAYER
GROUP
Goal: Joining in prayer to worship, praise and to give glory
to God in the Spirit. We believe the more we seek God, the more God's spirit is
reveal. Learn and use the
charismatic gifts and other gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Time: Prayer groups meet every week
for about 2 to 3 hours. Please join us.
Special Skills: A willingness to have a more personal relationship
with the Lord and His people. Coordinator(s):
Tony Severin, (301) 434-7782
SPANISH CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP
Goal: Joining
in prayer to worship, praise and to give glory to God in the Spirit. We believe
the more we seek God, the more God's spirit is reveal. Learn and use the charismatic gifts and other
gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Time: Prayer groups meet every Friday in the cafeteria from 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm we gather to praise the Lord with songs, prayers and
sharing. Please join us.
Special Skills: A willingness to have a
more personal relationship with the Lord and His people. Coordinator(s): Oscar
Rivas, (301) 434-6321
“LOVE IN THE SPIRIT” PRAYER GROUP
Goal: Joining
in prayer to worship, praise and to give glory to God in the Spirit. We believe
the more we seek God, the more God's spirit is reveal. Learn and use the charismatic gifts and other
gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Time: Thursday in the Chandelier Room from 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm we gather to praise the Lord with songs, prayers and
sharing. Please join us.
Special Skills: A willingness to have a
more personal relationship with the Lord and His people. Coordinator(s): Lorice Norwood, (301)
270-2717
