Ministries

Liturgies play a central role in the expression of Catholic faith. All of the faithful are called to an active and conscious participation in our communal worship and various liturgies that draw us closer to Christ. While the focus remains clearly centered upon Jesus Christ and the sacraments He initiated, the liturgical ministers play an important role in facilitating a smooth, prayerful experience for our parishioners and guests.  Training for Altar Servers, Eucharistic Ministers, Hospitality Ministers, and Lectors occurs at the beginning of every semester.  

• Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion: Eucharistic ministers distribute the Body & Blood of Christ at Mass. (Debbie Drosick [email protected])
• Lector: Lectors proclaim the Scriptures (Word of God) at Mass and other liturgical gatherings of the community. (Theresa Godsey [email protected])
• Altar Server: Altar servers assist the priest and deacon at Mass and other liturgies. This ministry is open to all persons who have received First Holy Communion, age 10 and above. (Chuck Mallory [email protected])
• Hospitality Ministry: Assist in organizing before Mass, setting up materials needed, and preparing people to bring up gifts and candles. (Debbie Drosick [email protected])
• Bereavement Ministry: Help set up funeral Masses and assist with the Mass of Remembrance in November. (Delma Smith [email protected])
• Live-Streaming: Assist with live-streaming our daily or weekend Masses. Some computer literacy required; training provided. (Glenn Gremillion [email protected])
• Altar Linens: Responsible to laundering and purifying all altar linens. (Carol McClure [email protected])

There are many options for involvement in music ministry, including but not limited to liturgical ensembles and cantors (vocalists and instrumentalists who provide musical leadership for Sunday liturgies), the handbell choir, the women’s choir, the brass guild, and seasonal choirs and ensembles which sometimes form for Christmas and Easter. There have also been other ensembles such as a children’s choir and handbell quintet when sufficient interest emerges.

New and returning musicians are welcome to join liturgical ensembles and the women’s choir at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters as well as early in the summer break. The handbell choir and brass guild also accept members at these times and at additional times if circumstances permit.  

• Weekly Mass Choirs: All voice parts and instruments welcome to lead liturgical music at the Saturday night or a Sunday Mass at 9 or 11:30 am, 5 or 8:30 pm. The parish owns several brass, woodwind, percussion, string, and keyboard instruments. (Mary Weber Bane [email protected])
• Handbell Choir: Some music reading experience is needed; rehearses Monday night and rotates through various liturgies. All are welcome age 10 and above. (Mary Weber Bane [email protected])
• Treble Choir: Open to all treble singers (Soprano/Alto/Counter Tenor) age 12 and above; rehearses Monday night and scheduled at various parish and community events. (Mary Weber Bane [email protected])
• Brass Guild: Brass or percussion player. Rotates through various liturgies. (Mary Weber Bane [email protected])
• Daytime Choir & Instruments: Join if you are interested in fun, fellowship, and music (sacred and secular) and need a less rigorous schedule or prefer daytime rehearsal. Will organize if sufficient interest. (Mary Weber Bane [email protected])
• Student Music Ministry: Choir for the 8:30 pm student Mass. (Zach Henz [email protected])
• Other Musical Talents: Interested in offering musical talents but don’t feel you fit in the categories above. (Mary Weber Bane [email protected]) 

Be BOLD Prayer Group: Join to pray for the success of our Be BOLD campaign. No meetings; commit to spend 15 mintues per week in conversation with God and to say one Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be to God, and the prayer to St. Michael the Archangel each day. (Bill Conley [email protected])

• BUILD: BUILD (Building a United Interfaith Lexington through Direct Action) brings together diverse congregations to Lexington to do justice and powerfully address community problems. (Katherine Goetz [email protected])
• Catholic Action Center: Provide monthly lunches for the Catholic Action Center. (Ryan Hughes [email protected]/ Sister Ellen Kehoe [email protected])
• Congolese Ministry: Serving a vibrant community of Congolese refugees through tutoring, transportation, religious education, and more. (Nancy Herring [email protected]/ Sister Ellen Kehoe [email protected])
• Habitat for Humanity: Help provide families with a safe place to call home. (Ryan Hughes [email protected])
• Visitation Ministry: Visiting those in the hospital, care facility, or at home who would like to receive Holy Communion. Weekly opportunities and flexible scheduling. (Bob McLaughlin [email protected])
• Knights of Columbus: A fraternity of men dedicated to the Church and the welfare of their brothers and their families. (Chris Ballard [email protected]/ Jerry Price [email protected])
• Light Church Housekeeping: Serving the parish by taking care of plants, seasonal decorating, or other light housekeeping. (Chuck Mallory [email protected])
• Fellowship Weekends: Be on a team to provide donuts and coffee after a Mass, the third weekend of every month. (Sister Ellen Kehoe [email protected])
• Giving Baskets: Coordinate donation baskets after Thanksgiving that support local charities in Lexington. (Joelle Kendrick [email protected])
• Warm Up America: Gather once a month to knit or crochet hats, scarves, afghans, etc. for those in need. If you want to learn to knit or crochet, we will teach you! (Pat Dillon [email protected])
• Laudato Si Action Team: Support our parish's efforts in the Diocese of Lexington's Laudato Si Action Plan from Bishop John Stowe. More information at uknewman.com/listening (Nick McDowell [email protected])
• Spaghetti Dinner: Cook the spaghetti dinner after the 5 pm Sunday Mass (needs coordinator; contact us if you'd like to help!)
• Money Counter: Counting Sunday offertory and second collection, every Monday morning at 9 am, unless notified. Training provided. (Peggy Saunier [email protected])

• OCIA: (Order of Catholic Initiation for Adults) Join the group to learn more about your faith or to sponsor someone interested in becoming Catholic. (Art Mize [email protected]) 
• CCD Catechist (Teacher): Meets Sundays from 10-11:10 am. Entails planning and teaching with a team. (Sister Ellen Kehoe [email protected])
• Youth Night Helper: Help with occasional youth nights for middle and high school students. (Sister Ellen Kehoe [email protected])

• UK Intramural Sports: Students interested in helping organize and/or play on a men's, women's, or co-rec team in the UK Intramural sports leagues and tournaments. (Kevin Steele [email protected])
• Student Liturgy: Seeking lectors, servers, Eucharistic ministers, and hospitality ministers for our Thursday night and Sunday night student Masses. (Brian Duggan [email protected])
• Student Music Team: Choir for the Thursday Night Mass (Zach Henz [email protected])
• Student Music Ministry: Choir for the Sunday 8:30 pm Mass (Zach Henz [email protected])

Pastoral Council: Meetings on the second Wednesday of every month.
Chair: Tim Wills ([email protected])

Finance Council: Meetings as needed.
Chair: Joe Warren ([email protected])

Building Committee: Meetings as needed.
Chair: Franklin Hoopes ([email protected])