Don't miss out on the blessings of service! At St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, we encourage everyone to be active in parish life. Our ministries offer many opportunities to get involved, enjoy fellowship, and deepen your relationship with God.

Please note that anyone who wishes to volunteer for the church in any capacity must be a Registered Parishioner, and complete Diocesan Adult Safe Envinroment Awareness Sessions. Please contact Alexis Campbell for more information.

Live out your baptismal call by putting faith into action! Jesus’ sacrifice was a sign of his gratitude, praise and trust in God. Offering of a portion of our time and talent is also a sign of giving the whole of our lives to God. Here at St. Martin de Porres, we
encourage EVERYONE to be active in parish life! Our ministries offer opportunities to get involved, enjoy fellowship, and deepen your own, personal relationship with God.


Adult Faith Formation and Family Life
Volunteers are needed to help facilitate Bible Studies, Faith Sharing groups, and RCIA. You must be a practicing Catholic of at least 18 years of age and have received the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation.

Altar Servers
All boys and girls who have received First Communion are invited to serve at the altar.

Art and Environment
Creating an atmosphere within the liturgical space that invites and inspires parishioners to full and conscious participation in the paschal mystery is so important! This group is involved with the preparation of the church for each liturgical season, and invites those who are gifted in the visual arts to bring their talents to the service of the liturgy.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
All ministers of Holy Communion should show the greatest reverence for the Most Holy Eucharist by the manner in which they handle the consecrated bread or wine. You must be at least 18 years of age, in good standing with the church, and have received the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation.

Homebound Ministry (facilities and home visits)
We make an effort to stay connected with those parishioners who are not able to join us as mass due to illness or other incapacities so they know they are not forgotten. This ministry is split into two groups - those who wish to visit facilities on Thursday mornings at 9:30 AM, and Sundays at 10:30 AM, and those who visit in people’s homes.  

Ladies of St. Zita
We welcome ladies with a devoted desire to maintain the cleanliness of our place of worship. This includes but is not limited to: vacuuming the chapel, “Swiffer” mopping the sacristy floor, dusting pews and kneelers in the chapel, light dusting of window and wall ledges, chapel and parish hall, tidying restrooms, etc.

Lectors
Lectors are people of faith who have nurtured a relationship with God, and have formed their lives based on the gospel. This is the Lector's mission; To proclaim the Word of God.

New Member Welcoming
These happy people greet and welcome new parishioners, and help them get involved in parish life.

Music
Music ministers including choir members, cantors, and instrumentalists help “make a joyful noise to the Lord!”.

Office Help
We have some opportunities in our parish office, such as helping at the front desk, and other administrative tasks.

Prayer Chain
This ministry provides an opportunity to help those who are in need of our prayers. Our prayer warriors intercede for these individuals by taking time to pray for them. All prayer requests are treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Sacristans
Sacristans arrive at least 45 minutes prior to mass prepare liturgical vessels, books, bread and wine, and all other materials necessary for the liturgy.

Ushers
These friendly folks welcome those joining in celebration at each mass, help those arriving to find seats, and take up the collection during mass. They also help dismiss rows for Holy Communion and hand out bulletins as parishioners leave.
 

If you are interested in participating in any of these ministries, please send a note to volunteer@saintmartindp.org