Liturgy & Formation Committee
(also monitored by Formation and Spirituality Ministries Coordinator) – This committee meets monthly and is open to any interested parishioner. It is comprised mainly of the lead ministers of all the liturgical ministries and the Coordinator of Religious. This committee is responsible for the overall planning of the liturgy for the parish. Participants plan the readings, music, and church decorations, etc. for the upcoming liturgies.
Lectors
An important part of every liturgy is the reading of the Scriptural passages, which gives us the fundamental teachings of Christianity. Volunteers are needed to be lectors at all the weekend and weekday services. Training sessions are usually held once a year.
Bernadette D’Souza 14Newcomb Blvd., NOLA, 70118, (504) 866-6601
bdsouza54@gmail.com
Hospitality Ministers (Ushers and Greeters)
Volunteers are needed to greet people at the doors of the church, help handicapped persons and extend a warm welcome to members of the Holy Name community at major feasts and regular Sunday masses. These ministers also collect the Mass offerings and distribute bulletins to people as they leave church after mass. Hospitality Ministers are the first “FACE” of the Parish as they greet not only parishioners but also visitors.
Ken Steudler – 1415 Polymnia St., 522-5044, ksteudler@yahoo.com
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Volunteers are needed to be Eucharistic ministers at all weekend services. They go through a training and are commissioned by the Archdiocese of New Orleans before serving. Parish training is usually held once a year at Holy Name. Extraordinary ministers who serve at weekday services also act as altar servers, sacristans and leaders of the daily recitation of the rosary.
Marie Baumann, 6214 Garfield St., NOLA, 70118-6043, (504) 899-6278 rpandmbbaumann@yahoo.com
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the sick
Extraordinary Ministers are needed to bring communion to individuals at their residences or care facilities. Some Extraordinary Ministers may be needed to bring communion to patients in the local hospitals.
Contact the office: 504-865-7430 holyname@hnjchurch.org
Altar Servers
Children 5th Grade and up are encouraged to volunteer to serve at the altar at Holy Name. Children may “shadow” in the 4th Grade. Three servers are assigned for each Mass: a cross bearer and two candle bearers.
Colleen Maher – 865-7430 x 224 cmaher@hnjchurch.org
Music Ministry
Singers and instrumentalists are encouraged to volunteer for the 10:30 am and 6:00 pm Masses on Sunday. The choir for the 10:30 am Mass rehearses at 9:00 am on Sunday, and the choir for the 6:00 pm Mass rehearses at 5:00 pm on Sunday.
Colleen Maher, Music Director , 865-7430, ext. 224 cmaher@hnjchurch.org
Nursery/ Cry Room
- Volunteers are needed to staff the nursery and/or maintain the cry room for weekend liturgies. We have toys and rocking chairs in there and you can hear the mass while in the room.
Volunteer Coordinator needed
Adoration Chapel
The Perpetual Adoration Chapel located in the parish center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and provides an opportunity for volunteers to worship our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. Volunteers are needed to be continuously present in the chapel, and they are encouraged to sign up for one hour shifts once a week.
Larry Springer, 1430 Henry Clay Ave., NOLA, 70118-6060, (504) 895-5292
lspringer2@cox.net
Church Environment
The church environment group needs volunteers to help decorate the church for the Christmas and Easter holidays.
Liz Broekman, 818-1128 liz.broekman@gmail.com
The altar society needs volunteers to help with the care and maintenance of the Church. They also care for the plants on the altars and maintain the votive candles. Please call the office for more information.
Coffee, Donuts, and Juice Ministry
Volunteers are needed to host the refreshments after the 10:30 am Mass. Duties include picking up the donuts and juice, preparing the coffee, and setting up the refreshments to be served at the front entrance of the church.
Mary Healy, 1828 Gen. Pershing St., NOLA, 70115, (504) 897-3763
pmepsk@earthlink.net
Funeral Ministers
Volunteers are needed to act as Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors at Funeral Masses and to offer comfort to those who mourn.
Coordinator: Irene Mackenroth, 2624 Octavia St., NOLA, 70115-7050, (504) 866-9876 econotaxiem@aol.com (504) 866-5651
