Liturgical Ministry

Liturgical ministers are trained helpers that enrich our Liturgies.  For more information on volunteering contact Fr. Lewis Hejna at the parish offices (417) 831-3565 ext. 102.

Altar Servers

Boys and girls of the parish (fourth grade and older) assist the priest at Mass and other liturgical celebrations in the parish. Training provided.

Altar Society/Sacristans

Volunteers who maintain the sacred vessels, vestments and altar linens. Duties include maintaining inventories of hosts and wine for altar use. They supervise plant and flower care, candles and decorations for the liturgical year.

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion

Assist the priests with distribution of Holy Communion during parish liturgies. Opportunities open for taking Holy Communion to the homebound, nursing homes and hospitals. Training is provided, contact Sr. Elizabeth Ann, 417-831-3565 ext. 103.

Lectors

Proclaim the Word of God and sacred scripture at parish liturgical celebrations. Training provided.

Ushers

Men, women and high school youth welcome parishioners attending weekend Masses and help with seating and collections

    
Greeters:      
Volunteers welcome parishioners and visitors
by greeting them before weekend masses and thanking them afterwards for
coming.  Bishop Rice has said, "Vibrant parishes are welcoming
parishes.  I never gave much thought to "greeters" at Mass,
until I learned of the statistic that a visitor searching for a parish
home typically decides within 10 minutes whether or not they will return--all
based on how welcomed they are made to feel.” 
Greeters sign up to greet during their normal attended mass time.  Please contact Gary Herman at 314-808-1165 to
sign up or for more information.

I Love My Parish Strategic Planning Committee:     
A group whose focus is to energize St. Agnes
parish and create a community of faith for all. 
Members actively research, discuss, and implement ways for our parish to
thrive.  Group is open to all registered
members of the parish and meet the first or second Sunday after 8:30am mass in
the school.  Please
contact Gary Herman at 314-808-1165 for specific meeting dates, to join, or for
more information.