Erie Tri-County Catholic 
Family of Parishes

LECTORS proclaim the reading during liturgies. This ministry requires a commitment to a schedule, preparation time before the weekend, and comfortable speaking in front of large crowds. If you wish to be considered as a lector in our parishes please contact the office at etcfp@dol.ca or 519-842-3224 or 519-875-4438.

SACRISTANS prepare the liturgical books, vessels, and sanctuary for all liturgies. This ministry requires attention to detail, knowledge of liturgical norms and practices, and a willingness to adapt to change. If you would like more information about this ministry please contact the office at etcfp@dol.ca or 519-842-3224 or 519-875-4438.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT personnel assist the pastoral team in technical roles of videotaping, live-streaming, creating video feed to other areas in the parish, sound concerns, social media, and website assistance. If you have the technical skills you would like to share with the parishes, please contact the office at etcfp@dol.ca or 519-842-3224 or 519-875-4438.

Altar Servers are children or teenagers who assist a priest during Mass. Altar Servers are Jesus’ ‘friends’, usually young people full of enthusiasm and willingness to take part in the activities of the Church by offering their contributions of love and devotion. 
All experienced and new altar servers are invited to a very important meeting. Whether you are on the schedule or returning to this Ministry, or new (grade 3 and up) and just want to find out what it is all about and what the commitment is, please mark the date on your calendar. 

• St, Mary's, Tillsonburg: Tuesday, October 4th following the 6:30 pm Mass- we will begin at 7 pm in the Church. For more info contact Mrs. Hanley (chanley@dol.ca).

• Sacred Heart, Langton: Saturday, October 1st at 1:30 pm in the church. For more info contact Mrs. Wanda Demaiter or Mrs. Hanley (chanley@dol.ca).

• St. Michael's, Walsh: If you are in grade 3 and up and would like to assist our priest during Sunday or School Masses, please speak with Fr. Seejo or contact Mrs. Hanley (chanley@dol.ca).

The Welcome Home Ministry serves the parish by ensuring our parishioners’ safety at our Churches during the COVID protocols.  Some duties include:

Greeting in the parking lot
Checking in our registered guests for Sunday Masses, Baptism Liturgies, Funeral Masses, weddings, and scheduled Sacramental Masses
Ensuring all parishioners adhere to the Diocesan protocols – social distancing, hand sanitizer, seating assignments
Cleaning  the Church after  dismissal

For more information or to assist in this ministry please contact the office at etcfp@dol.ca or 519-842-3224 or 519-875-4438.

Music is essential to all our celebrations. You can participate in this ministry by performing on a musical instrument or singing in the choir. For more information please contact the office at etcfp@dol.ca or 519-842-3224 or 519-875-4438.

Parishioners who wish to assist with counting the collection need to be screened through the Called Gifted & Sent Volunteer Program. Money Counters need good math skills, easily follow instructions, and must commit to a schedule. For more information please contact the office at etcfp@dol.ca or 519-842-3224 or 519-875-4438.