“Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.” (Matthew 10:40)
Ministers of Hospitality are the first people parishioners see on the way to Mass. The impression we make on them, as they arrive, can have a profound effect as they enter the church. Everyone comes with their own stories and their own challenges. Our hospitality ministers meet people where they are and welcome them to bring their gifts and struggles into God’s house.
Hospitality ministers help foster a sense of community and belonging. Our goal is to ensure everyone feels welcome when they arrive and encouraged to return.
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Hospitality Minister Duties:
- Arrive 20-30 minutes prior to Mass, and sign in to Kiosk
- Warmly Greet Parishioners and Visitors, and welcome them to our Parish
- smile, extend a hand, use the person's name if possible, look for newcomers and welcome them specifically
- Hand out Bulletins
- Have children help open doors for parishioners and hand out bulletins (If you run out of bulletins they can be borrowed from another entrance)
- Direct foot traffic towards parish events and resources (direct individuals to the Parish Hall, or the Restroom, wheelchair, lost and found, coat closet, etc.)
- Straighten up Church after Mass (walk through and pick up any stray bulletins or lost items, close doors etc.)
- Fill in for gift bearers if they are unavailable/do not show up
- If you notice issues, broken doors, missing items, or other issues please inform the Parish Staff
- Close exterior doors before leaving
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As a hospitality minister, please be aware of when you are scheduled. We create new schedules every 2-3 months with the Ministry Scheduler Pro (MSP) app. Please download this app and keep an updated email address so that you can indicate your availability. If you are unable to come, mark yourself as “sub requested” in the MSP app.
