Ministries The words, "Church Ministry" or simply "Church Ministry Program", refer to any person, persons, program or organization of the Church, who or which, alone and together, labors in love to accomplish the work of God's Holy Church here on earth. In the New Testament, ministry is seen as service to God and to other people in His name. Jesus provided the pattern for Christian ministry: He came, not to receive service, but to give it. (See Matthew 20:28; Mark 10:45; John 13:1-17). Worship | Music | Youth | Young Adult | Joyful Adult Group | Family Life | Education | Social Contact us for more Ministry Information WORSHIP The vision for liturgy and worship at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Community is: to provide a variety of dynamic afro-centric & thematic liturgical celebrations, utilizing the many gifts of creative expression God has given us; and to invite, welcome, and unite people of all ages, cultures, and experiences to full, conscious, and active participation in our Catholic liturgy, “the work of the people.” Ministers of the Liturgy When we worship together at Sunday Eucharist, we gather to be fed at the one table of Word and Sacrament in order to be nourished in our call as Christians to share the Good News of Jesus with others. All of our Liturgical Ministries are focused on assisting the Assembly in their primary ministry of worship. Different aspects of our parish liturgical ministries are: Alter Servers Extraordinary Ministers Lectors (Adult & Youth) Environment & Art Hospitality (Ushers & Greeters) African American Heritage Revival Praise Dancers MUSIC The parish Music Ministry leads the Assembly in song, to enhance our parish worship experience. The faithful who gather together to await the Lord's coming are instructed by the apostle Paul to sing psalms, hymns, and inspired songs. Singing is a sign of the heart's joy. This St. Augustine says rightly: "To sing belongs to lovers." There is also the ancient proverb: "One who sings well, prays twice." Different aspects of our parish Music Ministry are: The Assembly Cantors (Song Leaders) Gospel Choir (Adult Choir) Young Adult Choir 7am Mass Choir Men's Choir Women's Choirs Raize the Praize - Youth Choir Drama Ministry Praise Band Children's Christmas Pageant Easter Pageant Pianist and Instrumentalists YOUTH To bring together the youth of OMOM Parish to foster evangelization and community involvement through the coordination of Christian activities and the development of youth in the areas of religious, education, and social involvement. What we Offer Contact Us YOUNG ADULT News and Updates Contact Us JOYFUL ADULT GROUP News and Updates Contact Us FAMILY LIFE Baptism Confirmation RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults RCIC: Rite of Christian Initiation of Children Weddings Interested in becoming Catholic? RELIGIOUS EDUCATION C.C.E.: Continuing Christian Education Bible Study SOCIAL P.I.C.C.: Parish Involvement & Communication Committee St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Senior Assistance Visitation Committee Contact us for more Ministry information