St. George Parish Ministries

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What is parish ministry?  The Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph #874, gives a wonderful explanation of what it is.  "Christ is himself the source of ministry in the Church. He instituted the Church. He gave her authority and mission, orientation and a goal.   In order to shepherd the People of God and to increase its numbers without cease, Christ the Lord set up in his Church a variety of offices which aim at the good of the whole body. The holders of office, who are invested with a sacred power, are, in fact, dedicated to promoting the interests of their brethren, so that all who belong to the People of God . . . may attain to salvation."

Please click on any of the ministries below for in-depth information.  If you are interested in helping out, please use the CONTACT page and send us a message on what you would like to assist us with.  Thank you!

Ministries

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Altar Server / Acólitos

An altar server assists the priest or deacon at Mass by preparing the altar and acting as server during Mass. Mass Coordinators are experienced altar servers who take on the responsibility for setting up the furniture and vessels before Mass. We provide initial and ongoing training to our ministers. ​

Lectors / Lectores

Training sessions for those interested in being commissioned as lectors are held twice annually. Lectors are scheduled for Masses as needed and have occasional days of reflection. ​

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Eucharistic Ministers / Ministros de Eucaristía

The ministry of Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC) is a fulfilling one for parishioners who wish to serve their community. It makes few demands on your time beyond a planned attendance at Mass. There is a brief training session and occasional refresher sessions.

Ministry to the Sick and Homebound

The Sick / Elderly / Homebound Ministry provides a spiritual or social connection to individuals who would benefit from a visit from our priest or a fellow parishioner. This ministry, provides visitation to residences, nursing facilities and other home bound  situations of parish members who are ill or confined.

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Ushers / Ujieres

Ushers are volunteers who welcome and help to seat those who come to attend Mass, distribute/collect missalettes, take up the collection, lead the faithful to communion, pass out bulletins, and help prepare the church for the next Mass. 

Music / Música

St. George Parish is home to a welcoming music ministry offering ensembles of all ages, styles, and skill levels. The Music Ministry goal is to give praise to God through the best possible preparation and presentation of music. We seek to enliven the soul and invigorate our faith, while drawing our congregation deeper into prayer. ​

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Children Ministry

​Youth Ministry is about leading young people to be Disciples of Christ, about learning their faith and sharing it. It is about being the hands and feet of Christ in their everyday world. 

Youth Ministry

Youth Ministry is about leading young people to be Disciples of Christ, about learning their faith and sharing it. It is about being the hands and feet of Christ in their everyday world. ​

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Young Adult Ministry

The Catholic Church has always sought to provide ministry to people in their teens, twenties, and thirties through marriage preparation, campus ministry, Catholic singles groups, military chaplaincies, and participation in various organizations and movements. Young adult ministry itself, as a designated area of pastoral care, has been part of church life in many dioceses for decades.

Catechetical Ministry

​Catechetical ministry is an important way for the Catholic church to carry out its mission of evangelization. “Catechesis is the act of handing on the Word of God intended to inform the faith community and though to be initiated into the Church through the RCIA program about the teachings of Christ, transmitted by the Apostles to the Church.  Catechesis also involves the lifelong effort of forming people into witnesses to Christ and opening their hearts to the spiritual transformation given by the Holy Spirit. ”

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Art & Environment Ministry

Participants in the St. George Decorating Ministry help to create a warm and inviting church atmosphere by offering their time, talent, and treasure to beautify the House of the Lord.  We strive to make the liturgical seasons and feast days come alive through the visual aids of color and design.  This ministry also decorates the hall for parish functions and tends to the flowers and plants in the facility. Whether it is a Special Event, Holiday or to make the Sanctuary beautiful, the goal of our team is to beautify the property God has blessed us with.

Hispanic Ministry

The Hispanic Ministry at St. George is committed to welcome and promote the cultural identity of the faces of our local Church, and to build a deeply Catholic and multicultural identity. Through a continuous process of inculturation, respecting and honoring its history, its faith traditions, and their contribution while working with different offices and being a bridge between different cultures. This involves a collaborative effort with our Bishop, Pastors and the Community.

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Knights of Columbus / Caballeros de Colón

​Catholic Fraternal Organization guided by the principles of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism that support widows & families of deployed military, vocations, victims of natural disaster, youth activities, programs for those who are intellectually challenged, Prolife, parish and community.

​Ministry to the Poor: The Jubilee House

St. George Parish provides assistance to our neighbors and friends in need through the Jubilee House program.  By working with humility and respect, our volunteers serve the poor, bearing witness to the love of God for all people.

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​Offertory Counting Ministry

The responsible stewardship of parishioners' donations is taken very seriously by St. George Parish.  As such, the church ensures that offertory collections are properly safeguarded, counted, deposited, and recorded. All collections are processed and deposited following the procedures mandated by the Diocese of San Bernardino.

Wedding / Quinceañera Ministry

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Funeral Ministry

Baptism Ministry

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