Usher
Overview
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Serve the parish community by assisting the assembly with practical details so the Liturgy can be celebrated with ease and grace.
Responsibilities
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Arrives early with appropriate attire and nametag.
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Ensures that people are designated to assist with the collections; serve as a substitute in the event that altar servers are not available for bearing the cross, candles and ringing the bells.
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Collects all monetary donations as per protocol established and carries the collection forward when gifts are presented, ensuring its security during and after Mass.
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Manages the movement of parishioners during Holy Communion.
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Ensures the Church is clean and welcoming for the next Mass.
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Carries out other duties as assigned.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
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Is ideally, a fully initiated member of the Catholic Church.
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Friendly and outgoing disposition.
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Perceptive and able to manage situations that may arise with tact, gentleness and kindness


