The heart and source of our life is rooted in prayer, private and public. St Paul provides a full range of liturgical prayer beginning with Sunday Eucharist. "Liturgy" comes from the Greek words meaning "the work of the people." Hence, St. Paul provides opportunity for many lay ministers. Spiritual reflection and practical training is provided for all ministers.
- Altar Assistants: serve the presider at Mass: cross bearer; Sacramentary book; prepare altar; incense. Vest in tunic. Training provided. Requirements: fifth grade and older.
- Art & Environment Ministers: provide artistic contribution to liturgical celebrations, the worship space, appointments, and vesture. Requirements: aptitude for beauty; willing to work on a team for planning and execution of plans; decorate the chapel at irregular intervals in preparation for seasons and liturgical events.
- Eucharistic (Extraordinary) Ministers: serve in the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ at Eucharist. Present at least by 10 minutes before Mass. Requirements: high school or older, a practicing Catholic. Public service: modest clothing.
- Lectors: proclaim the Scriptures at liturgical celebrations and the Prayer of the Faithful. Present at least 15 minutes before Mass. Public service: modest dress. Training provided. Requirements: seventh grade or older.
- Mass Coordinators: supervise the sacristy and the necessary preparations for Mass. Requires presence 30 minutes before Mass and some time after the Mass. Requirements: eighteen years (18+) or older; able to calmly oversee arrangements of Mass, including finding ministers when absence happens.
- Sacristans: attend to the material needs of the sacristy including cleaning and inventory supplies. Requirements: at least high school age.
- Liturgy Committee: oversee the liturgical and spiritual activities of St. Paul. Form liturgical guidelines; regularly evaluate our liturgies; plan spiritual events such as retreats, days of reflection, parish mission. Requirements: at least high school age, willing to study; regular worshiper at St. Paul. Monthly meetings.
- Youth Ministers: youth lectors serve on the first Sunday of the month during the school year at the 10:30 Mass.
