Patty Murphy 
 (916) 772-4717
 pattym@stclareroseville.org

ALTAR SERVERS
Altar Servers, or acolytes, are boys and girls between 4th and 12th grades who assist the Priest during the celebration of the Eucharist and other liturgical celebrations. Duties include carrying the processional cross and candles, holding the sacred books for the presider, and assisting with the gifts at the presentation during the Eucharist. All children and youth of the parish who have received their First Holy Communion are encouraged to become altar servers.  
If you wish to join this ministry, please contact:  
        Julee Accacian at (916) 726-4480 ♦ scaltarservers@gmail.com

   
ART & ENVIRONMENT
The Art and Environment Ministry is called to serve St. Clare Parish in preparing an environment for worship that will mediate the presence of God. The ministry helps the assembly to celebrate the liturgical seasons of the church.  Careful attention to detail ensures that the worship space is always beautiful and appropriately decorated for each liturgy and special celebration.  The ministry possesses a knowledge and understanding of the sacraments, rites, liturgical seasons, feasts and the devotional life of the church.
If you wish to join this ministry, please contact:  
        Kathy Carajan at (916) 773-0491 ♦ kcarajan@gmail.com
         Cecilia Wells at (916) 772-2627


EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion or Eucharistic Ministers serve by assisting the priest in distributing the Eucharist at Mass.  This is an opportunity to meet people in the most intimate and sacred of Catholic encounters: the sharing of the Eucharist.
If you wish to join this ministry, please contact:  
        Kate Tiongson at (916) 773-2442-cell; (916) 747-2258-home ♦ ktiongson@surewest.net


HOME BOUND MINISTRY
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, after Mass in the church, take the Holy Eucharist to those who are unable to attend mass due to illness or disability. These Eucharistic Ministers visit and share faith with the sick and home bound in their homes, in senior residences, nursing homes and hospitals.
If you wish to join this ministry, please contact:
       Joe Aguilar at 925-698-2138 ♦ javajoe51@yahoo.com

  
FILIPINO LITURGY
The Ministry of Filipino Liturgy promotes Filipino liturgical traditions and practices.  
If you wish to join this ministry, please contact:
        Adel Burgos at 774-0349 ♦  adelburgos@yahoo.com

   
MINISTERS OF THE WORD
Ministers of the Word or Lectors are men and women who have the sacred duty of proclaiming the assigned Scripture readings at Mass. They should have the desire to read the Scripture at the liturgy,  be willing to be trained and practice the readings, be able to read clearly in public, and have a commitment to live what the Scriptures proclaim. Lectors read at all the weekend Masses and also at daily Mass, reading the first reading from the Old Testament, the second reading from the New Testament, the Prayer of the Faithful, and important announcements after communion.  The Youth Ministers of the Word (YMW) serve as lectors at the Sunday 5:00 P.M. Youth Mass. These readers must be in high school and must attend a training session.
If you wish to join this ministry, please contact:  
        Deacon Ken Crawford ♦ kenc@stclareroseville.org
        Junie Baldonado at (914) 844-8972 ♦ peanutben1@gmail.com     
        Rick Kobzi at (714) 608-3060 ♦ rickkobzi@att.net 
       
   
MUSIC MINISTRY
The Saint Clare Music Ministry provides music during weekend Masses, holy days, weddings, funerals and other para-liturgical services. song.  Today, Saint Clare has 6 choirs , a host of cantors and instrumentalists musicians. Their repertoire include music based on the liturgical seasons, in a variety of styles from classical to contemporary. Parishioners are invited to share their musical talents with the rest of the congregation through this ministry.
If you wish to join this ministry, please contact:  
         Patty Murphy at (916) 772-4717  ♦ pattym57@outlook.com 

   
RCIA
Rite of Christian Initiation of  Adults
If you wish to join this ministry, please contact:  
        Rita Schillin at (916) 872-4700-home; (916) 223-4073-cell ♦ rcia@stclareroseville.org

   
SPANISH LITURGY
Ministry for Bilingual Spanish-English Liturgical Celebration to serve St. Clare Parish in nurturing the spiritual growth of the Spanish speaking members of this community in worship, sacrament, and evangelizing activities.
If you wish to join this ministry, please contact: 
        Anna Moreira at (916) 850-5840 ♦ moreiraanam@gmail.com or stclarespanish@gmail.com
   
SACRISTANS
Sacristans assist, facilitate, and provide support and coordination for other liturgical ministries. In addition, they make the necessary preparations for liturgical activities.
If you wish to join this ministry, please contact: 
        Loretta Stark at (916) 749-8304 ♦ starklr@comcast.net

   
MINISTRY OF USHERS
Ushers are sometimes referred to as Greeters.  Being a welcoming community is very important to us.  Ushers are the first face of the parish.  They greet those coming into our church, offer assistance to those in need, distribute parish bulletins, take up the collection, and distribute other materials as needed.
If you wish to join this ministry, please contact:  
        Brian Estey at (916) 870-4953 ♦ mbestey@comcast.net
        Kelley Hayden at (916) 749-3077