Special ministers of the Eucharist assist with the distribution of Eucharist at parish celebrations of the Eucharist and bring the sacrament to the homebound or ill and in need, lead services of Eucharistic Exposition and prayer. After a preparation program, the bishop appoints Eucharistic ministers to a three year term of service and they are commissioned in the parish. A schedule of assignments for Sundays and holydays is prepared and made available in the entrance of church every other month and the schedule for the following weekend is published weekly in the bulletin.

Lectors assist with the proclamation of the scripture at celebrations of the Eucharist and other liturgical services. A preparation program is provided for new lectors. A schedule for lectors is prepared and made available in the entrance of church every other month and the schedule for the following weekend is published weekly in the bulletin.

Parishioners who are in the fourth grade or older and have the support of their family to enable them to be present for mass are encouraged to be servers. Many family groups are now serving at Mass on a regular basis. Training and updating is held as needed, at least twice a year. Schedules for serving are placed in the front of church every other month and also published by weekend in the bulletin.

Parishioners who are interested in assisting as welcomers, providing seating arrangements and taking up the offering at Sunday and holyday masses are welcomed to become ushers/greeters. A list of people and times are posted on the bulletin board in the front of church.

Parishioners willing to use their voices to rehearse and lead the singing of the congregation or cantor are encouraged to become members of one of the choirs. Choirs sing weekly at the 8:00 am & 10:30 am Sunday masses, and at funerals.

Families and individuals of the parish are welcomed to assist with bring the gifts of bread, wine & water and offering to the altar at weekend and holyday masses.

Catechists are parishioners willing to serve the Church by assisting parents in their responsibility of educating children in faith and practice. They teach formal classes once a week for students of kindergarten through eighth grade and for high school age youth as specially scheduled. Catechist's aides, who are high school age or older, also assist-with the weekly classes. Orientation, assistance and enrichment opportunities are provided them.

Assistance for the purchase of food is available to those who are in need because of special circumstances. Monies are maintained through cash donations from parishioners to provide the necessary supply.

St George Parish maintains an affiliate relationship with Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Sanarate, Guatemala. A collection is taken up the last Sunday of each month to assist the apostolic efforts of the Sister parish. Envelopes are distributed in the regular envelope packets..

Is a special outreach to the parish youth to provide encouragement and guidance in their growth to mature adults through spiritual, social, cultural and recreational activities. A variety of activities on the parish, deanery and diocesan levels are offered. A monthly business/planning meeting is held after the 10:30 am mass on the first Sunday of each month.

Men of the parish offer their time and skills to maintain and beautify the two cemeteries at St George.  

Ministry Commissions Roles

Administration & Finance

►This MC informs the parish council of information regarding the administration of parish temporalities (the secular property and assets of the church)

    ►The actions of the finance council

    ►The actions of the cemetery committee

    ►The picnic & fund raising committee

    ►The actions of the finance council

    ►The building committee is part of the the finance council

Christian Formation & Education

►Religious education is a life log process. This MC informs the parish council of religious education issues, needs and programs for all parishioners

    ►Adult education

    ►Liturgy of the Word for Children

    ►PSR

    ►Baptism preparation

    ►RCIA

Christian Service & Social Justice

►This MC develops and sponsors programs in collaboration with our parish cluster that promote justice, mercy, and compassion; it reaches out in service to the needs of the people of God wherever they may be. This MC informs the parish council of programs below

    ►This MC shall be a coalition of representative from:

        ►Women's Sodality

        ►Knight of Columbus

        ►Mater Dei representative

        ►Wesclin Representative

        ►Food Pantry Program

        ►Sister Parish

        ►Our cluster representative on the social justice committee

Evangelization & Hospitality Outreach

►This MC reachs out in welcome to all persons in our area; welcome new members to the St George community of faith and promote their active participation in parish life; invite all parishioners to a renewed commitment and participation in the parish community.

    ►The MC will focus on hospitality, welcoming and communication

        ►Collaborate with the diocesan Hispanic Ministry Office

        ►provide involvement with - parish website, newsletter, Sunday bulletin

Family Life & Social Activities

►This MC plans activities that build parish sense of community; provide a wholesome entertainment for all ages; coordinate parish activities so as to promote hospitality, community building, and a spirit of unity at St George.

Liturgy and Social Activities

►This MC promotes active participation in the liturgical and religious life of the parish

Youth

►This MC shares with our youth our Catholic faith through activities, support, hospitality, and fellowship

The Knights of Columbus (K of C) is a fraternal and charitable organization of men who raise funds and donate to charities and sponsor family enriching activities for members and parish. They meet on the second Wednesday of each month in the parish center at 7:30 pm.