Here at Our Lady of Sorrows, there are many opportunities for parishioners to actively participate in the Holy Mass and fulfill their Baptismal promises.  One of these ways is by volunteering as a Eucharistic minister, lector, or altar server. 

Below you will find information summarizing each ministry and what the qualifications are to volunteer for them.  We need you and your gifts!

How do I go about volunteering for one of the ministries at Mass?

It's very easy!  Training pamphlets for each ministry are always available in the sacristy, and training classes, or refreshers, are offered several times each year.  You can also contact James Bartel, Liturgy Director, at (503) 775-6731, Ext. 109, by e-mail at jbartel@olspdx.org, or you are always welcome to talk to him after one of the Sunday Masses.

Ministers of the Body, help to distribute the Lord's Sacred Body to the congregation. To serve as a Minister of the Body, you must have received the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Ministers of the Blood, help to distribute the Lord's Sacred Blood to the congregation. To serve as a Minister of the Blood, you must have received the Sacrament of Confirmation.

The Lector proclaims the first and second readings at Mass, and also reads the announcements and Universal Prayers. To serve as a lector, you must have received the Sacrament of Confirmation and be comfortable reading in front of groups of people.

The altar servers assist the presider and clergy with a variety of tasks during the Holy Mass. Servers can be children, youth, adults, male or female, but there is a minimum age requirement of 10 years (fifth grade).

An integral part of each liturgical celebration is music. The liturgical musicians aid the congregation in the singing of hymns and music for the Mass as well as provide inspirational musical meditations.

OLS Music Ministries