The various Liturgical Ministries at St. Paul of the Cross give people the opportunity to more directly participate in our celebration of the Eucharist, to have personal encounters with fellow parishioners, and to grow in their own spiritual life.

Altar Servers

Girls and boys may become altar servers starting in 6th grade , through 8th grade.  Servers assist the priests for weekday and Sunday Masses, as well as Holy Days, weddings and funerals.

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Liturgy Committee

The Liturgy Committee plans and coordinates some of the liturgical seasons (e.g. Advent and Lent), as well as special Masses such as Thanksgiving, Epiphany, Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Pentecost. Additionally, the committee reviews and makes recommendations for Masses and liturgical ministries (e.g. lectors and Eucharistic Ministers). Meetings are typically held the second Saturday of the month at 9:15am in the months of Sept. through May. Any parishioner is welcome to attend and contribute. No experience or liturgical expertise is necessary. For more information, or to become a new member, please contact Fr. Charles Musula at 847-825-7605 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it You may also contact the Liturgy Committee's head Marcella Dickerhofe at 847-698-0069 or mdickerhofe@aolcom.

Lectors

Lectors are "Ministers of the Word" who proclaim the word of God at Mass. They bring our sacred scripture to life, giving voice to God's word. Lectors proclaim the first and second readings and lead the congregation in praying the Prayers of the Faithful (general intercessions). Training is offered approximately once yearly. 

Eucharistic Ministers

Eucharistic Ministers are "Extraordinay Ministers of Holy Communion." They are laity who assist the "ordinary ministers" (those ordained, i.e., priests, deacons, bishops) in distributing the consecrated, precious Body and Blood of Christ at Mass. Training is offered approximately twice yearly.