Liturgical Ministries

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

“All ministers of Holy Communion should show the greatest reverence for the Most Holy Eucharist by their demeanor, their attire, and the manner in which they handle the consecrated bread or wine.” (2024, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)

All Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion must attending training provided by the Diocese of Grand Rapids. If you are interested in becoming an EMHC at St. Bartholomew or St. Joseph, please contact the parish office (231) 652-1286.

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion to the Homebound

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Diocese of Grand Rapids Norms for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

USCCB Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

St. Bartholomew Ministry Schedule Link

Lector

A lector is a fully initiated and active Catholic who proclaims the first and/or second readings and the Universal Prayers during mass.

Are you interested in being a lector for St. Bartholomew or St. Joseph? Please contact the Parish office at (231) 652-1286.

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The Lector at Mass- USCCB

St. Bartholomew Ministry Schedule Link

Rosary

Before every Mass we pray the rosary together as a parish community. The rosary will begin a half hour before each Mass.

If you would like to lead the Rosary at St. Bartholomew, please contact the Parish office at (231) 652-1286.

If you would like to lead the Rosary at St. Joseph, please contact Patty Ashker at (231) 301-5619.

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How to Pray the Rosary

Sacristan

The role of the sacristan is to assist in setting up those things needed for the celebration of Mass.