Liturgical Commission

Helps parishioners celebrate their faith through liturgies by planning and coordinating liturgical celebrations ​and sacramental rites,
​including Children’s Liturgy.

To learn more about volunteer opportunities, how to get involved, or to discuss your ideas and start something new, 
​contact our Stewardship Coordinator, Kathleen Coxwell at stewardship@ihmchurch.org or call  336-869-7739, ext. 8104.

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Altar Servers assist the priest at the altar.  Any child in the 4th grade or higher, as well as any youth or adult, male or female, may serve.
 
Altar Society members offer light housekeeping in the church and chapel and care for altar linens and vestments.
 
Children’s Liturgy provides the Liturgy of the Word at the appropriate level for K - 5th grade children during the 9:30 AM Mass.
 
Environment and Art Committee members design, create, and set-up liturgical decorations at both the church and chapel.
 
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Eucharist assist the priest and deacon in the distribution of Eucharist.
 
Flower and Plant Ministry coordinates the flowers, plants, and natural materials used to decorate the sanctuary throughout the liturgical seasons.
 
Greeters are enthusiastic and energetic people who greet the congregation, make announcements, and introduce visitors before Mass.
 
Hospitality Ministers (Ushers) welcome people to the liturgy, assist them in finding seating, take up the collection, and assist with the preparation of gifts.
 
Lectors serve the parish by proclaiming the Scripture readings at the Liturgy.
 
Liturgy Coordinators are responsible for setting out bread and wine, chalices and purificators, etc.  This is a “behind the scenes” job to assist the priests prepare for Mass.
 
Music Ministry provides music for weekly Masses and other liturgical celebrations involving instrumentalists, cantors, adult, folk, and children’s choirs.