Liturgical Ministries
Altar Servers
High School boys and men and women serve at Masses, weddings, funerals and special Church services. Meets: As needed at the Church Contact: Fr. John Dick 972-878-2834 For this week’s schedule of servers for the weekend Masses, click here. Read More →
Annulments
If you wish to learn about the annulment process or have any questions regarding the Catholic Church’s view on annulments, please contact Seth Wright at the Parish Office. Each case is strictly confidential. Seth Wright (972) 875-2834 sethw@stjohncc.net Read More →
Cantors
These individuals are responsible for leading the congregation in sacred song and responsorial singing. Contact: Ken Janousek 972-875-9423 Read More →
Commentators
Commentators are parish members who assist with the orderly function of the Mass by providing opening pastoral commentary/explanation of the Mass and readings, by giving directions when needed throughout the Mass and reading petitions and parish announcements. The only requirement is a desire to serve God in this special way. Meets: annually. Contact: ... Read More
Eucharistic Adoration
The Exposition of the Holy Eucharist offers us the privilege to prayerfully reflect and acknowledge Christ’s marvelous presence in the sacrament. Contact: Church Business Office 972-875-2834 Schedule of Eucharistic Adoration: Wednesdays, from after the 12:05 Mass until the 6:30 PM Mass. Read More →
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Under the supervision of the Liturgy Committee, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, who are lay men and women, distribute the Eucharist at Masses when needed. They also take the Eucharist to individuals in their homes or in nursing homes or in hospitals. Meets: At least once a year or as needed. Contact: Ellene Stout 972-351-1121 Read More →
Lectors
A Lector is a proclaimer of the Word of God that gives life to the written word by voicing it in the Liturgy of the Word in the Mass. Any parish member is invited to join this group. Meets: Annually. Contact: Cheryl O’Brien 469-337-3497 Read More →
Ushers
Ushers assist parish members at Mass and all other necessary celebrations for proper order by finding seats for them, taking up collections, passing out bulletins and other information, and give assistance to the celebrant when necessary. The ushers also ask parish members to participate in bringing the offertory gifts to the altar during... Read More
Adult Choir
The St. John Adult Choir is a very talented group of parishioners under the direction of Jerry Moran. Besides singing regularly at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass, the choir presents a musical program for the Christmas Midnight Mass, and provides all the music during Holy Week, especially for the Easter Vigil. Pieces performed are four-part... Read More
Children's Choir
This choir is for children in grades 3-6. They sing at special liturgical events. Tryouts are not necessary. Everyone is welcome. Meets: As needed. Contact: Parish Office 972-875-2834 Read More →
Organists
Jerry Moran is the principal organist. Additional organists/pianists include Pat Haba, Robert Brazier, and Sue Powell. Any of these musicians may be contacted to play for weddings. Couples seeking to marry must contact a specific musician to reserve the date (preferably at least 6 months in advance), and to select approved Liturgy music. ... Read More
Requiem Choir
The Requiem Choir members take time out of their busy day to sing for funerals and special occasions. They also sing traditional Czech hymns, which make them very special to our parish and diocese. These people serve strictly as volunteers and sing at approximately 100+ funerals per year. Anyone is welcome to come sing whether they are... Read More
