As a Greeter and Usher, yours is the first of Christ’s face and voice to greet God’s people as they assemble for prayer. Yours is the word that welcomes the stranger to be at home. Yours is the task of discretion: knowing how to welcome, and when and where to seat the latecomer.

Who Can Join?

The Greeters & Ushers Ministry is open to all parishioners anyone aspiring to make St. Mark a friendly and welcoming church!

What are the duties of an Usher and Greeter?

Before and During mass

• Greet and welcome

• Offer seating

• Place “Reserved” signs on benches for special groups when needed during mass

• Arrange bearers of Offertory gifts

• Assist in passing the collection baskets

• Help the Communion flow

• Assist those who become ill or need aid

• Distribute bulletins and other materials

After mass

• Do an area check

• Lift kneelers

• Remove trash and other items

• Turn out the lights

• Close doors and lock