Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Eucharistic Ministers follow Jesus’ footsteps, especially at the table of fellowship that was part of His earthly journey. We want to experience a special joy every time we sit at table with our brothers, sisters, and Jesus. We participate in the “miraculous feeding of the thousands” and Jesus’ compassion, by sharing the Eucharist with those who are at Mass as well as those who are physically unable to approach the table. We share His Body and Blood so we can all experience His presence and love in each other. Ministers must be practicing Catholics, fully initiated into the Church and be at least 18 years old. Attending formation and ministry classes and meetings deemed necessary and required.
 
            Los Ministros de la Eucaristía siguen los pasos de Jesús, especialmente en la mesa de convivencia que era parte de su jornada terrenal. Queremos experimentar un gozo especial cada vez que nos sentamos a la mesa con nuestros hermanos, hermanas, y Jesús. Participamos en el “alimentar milagrosamente a miles” y en la compasión de Jesús compartiendo la Eucaristía con aquellos que están presentes al igual que con los que físicamente no pueden acercarse a la mesa. Compartimos su Cuerpo y Sangre para que todos podamos experimentar su presencia y amor en unos y otros. Los Ministros deben ser Católicos practicantes, plenamente iniciados en la Iglesia y tener por lo menos 18 años de edad. Asistiendo también a clases de formación y ministerio y a reuniones cuando sea necesario es requerido. 

If you are a current EMHC, please see schedule below. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of Mass, and if unable to serve, please locate a substitute.
Ministry Coordinator-Albert and Chole Armendariz

Schedule

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Proclaimers of the Word (Lectors)

GIn answer to the call to serve as a proclaimer of the word, the lector speaks the Word of God to the faithful assembled for liturgical celebrations. Through careful and prayerful preparation of the readings, the lector proclaims the Word in such a way that “the faithful will be able to hear it easily and grasp its meaning; and they will in fact spontaneously drawn to respond and participate in the Eucharistic liturgy,” for “in the readings God speaks to his people… and Christ himself, in the form of His word, is present in the midst of the faithful.”
 
            Respondiendo al llamado de server como Proclamador de la Palabra, el lector comparte la Palabra de Dios a los fieles reunidos para las celebraciones litúrgicas. Por medio del estudio cuidadoso y preparación orante de las lecturas, el lector Proclama la Palabra en una manera que “los fieles puedan escuchar fácilmente y captar su significado; y ellos en efecto serán espontáneamente atraídos responder y participar en la Liturgia Eucarística,” porque “en las lecturas Dios habla a su pueblo… y Cristo mismo, en forma de su Palabra, está presente en medio de los fieles.” 

Training by the Tepeyac Institute and Installation by the Bishop of El Paso is required to serve as Lector.
If you are a current Lector, please see schedule above. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of Mass, and if unable to serve, please locate a substitute.
​Ministry Coordinator: Bob Weatherly

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Altar Servers

Altar Servers are Liturgical Ministers who serve the parish community at the Altar as it gathers to celebrate the Liturgy of the Eucharist (Mass). Servers contribute to the spirit of prayer and worship by sharing their talents and by the gracefulness and reverence they show in performing their ministry.
 
            Los servidores del Altar son Ministros Litúrgicos que sirven a la comunidad parroquial, al reunirse para celebrar la Liturgia de la Eucaristía (Misa). Contribuyen al espíritu de oración y culto compartiendo sus talentos y por su delicadeza y reverencia en cumplir su ministerio.
If you are a current Altar Server, please refer to schedule posted in sacristy. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of Mass, and if unable to serve, please locate a substitute.
Coordinator: Tina Edwards-Milam and Deacon Angel Aguilar

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Music Ministry (Choir)

Lift up your voice and sing! The Music Ministry has a specific purpose of proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ through song. The music ministry at the various Mass times are composed of parishioners who have the desire to sing to and worship our Lord. At Queen of Peace, the various choirs are always welcoming new members who would like to sing or play an instrument (some experience may be required). For more information, please contact one of the music directors below after their respective Mass. 
Ministry Coordinator-Carmen Natera
Choirs/Choir Director
5:00 pm Saturday Mass-Carmen Natera
9:00 am Sunday Mass-Carmen Natera
11:00 am Misa en Español-Mireya Perez
1:00 pm Youth Choir-Bryan Daw (1st, 3rd, & 5th Sundays)
1:00 pm Adult Choir-Bob & Paula Rankin (2nd & 4th Sundays)

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Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers)

Ministers of Hospitality are liturgical ministers who help the people participate in Holy Mass. They help foster a welcoming attitude to all who enter the Lord's House and demonstrate their service by seeking the face of Jesus in all who walk through our door.
As ministers they seek to be attentive to the needs of those in the Queen of Peace community. In the event of an emergency, Hospitality ministers may be called upon to assist. Ministers of Hospitality must also be Virtus Trained with a complete background check and remain current with all assigned Virtus modules.
​Los ministros de Hospitalidad sirven a Dios y a nuestra Comunidad Parroquial dando el saludo, la bienvenida, y dirigiendo a todo el que entra en la casa de Dios para celebrar la Eucaristía (Misa). 
If you are a current Minister of Hospitality, please arrive at your scheduled Mass 15 minutes prior to Mass starting.
Ministry Coordinator: Bobby Valdiviez

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Children's Liturgy

We present God’s Word to our children (Kindergarten through 5th grade) as provided from the weekly readings of the Gospel of the Mass at a level to which they can relate and comprehend. We accomplish this through the use of Power Point presentations and adult volunteer leaders. Our primary objective is to make a positive difference in the children’s understanding of their faith. Takes place during the Sunday 9 am Mass in English.
 
            Presentamos la Palabra de Dios a nuestros niños (Kinder a 5to. Grado) de las lecturas semanales en la Misa a un nivel con que se puedan relacionar y comprender. Hacemos esto usando los medios de la tecnología con presentaciones por lideres adultos que se ofrecen para hacerlo. Nuestro primer objetivo es hacer una diferencia positiva en lo que entienden los niños de su fe. Durante en la misa Domingos 11 am en Espanol.

Ministry Coordinator: Ann Darnell

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Liturgical Environment

The Liturgical Environment Ministry at Queen of Peace helps create a prayerful environment to draw the community into a deeper awareness of God through creation. These stewards plan and coordinate the floral and plant arrangements as well as other decorations of the church during the different liturgical seasons. The environment in which we encounter Christ can help us become more aware of His presence, all for those who behold the decor of the church to enter into deeper relationship with our Lord.