Liturgy & Arts/Environment Committee
The Parish Liturgy Committee works closely with the Director of Music & Liturgy to prepare liturgies, coordinate ministers, provide practical formation for parishioners, and evaluate feasts and seasons of the liturgical year. This committee is responsible for designing and seasonally decorating the Church. This committee is comprised of Maria Milazzo, Director of Music & Liturgy; Fr. Bob Stone, Pastor; Justin McMenamy, Deacon, and parishioners of various ministries. This committee does not meet year-round, but meets the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm in the Ministry Center when needed. Contact Maria Milazzo (816) 985-6498/ mmilazzo@nativityofmary.org
Music Ministry
Adult and youth parishioners who sing or play a musical instrument. They work with the music director to lead the community in song during weekend Masses and at special liturgical celebrations. See the Music Ministries page for more information!
Contact Maria Milazzo (816) 985-6498 / mmilazzo@nativityofmary.org
Lectors
Adult and youth parishioners who proclaim the Word of God at daily and weekend Masses as well as special liturgical celebrations. For those wishing to join this ministry, please see the Divine Worship webpage for upcoming trainings within our Diocese. Contact Maria Milazzo (816) 985-6498 / mmilazzo@nativityofmary.org
Usher/Greeters
Ministers of Hospitality who greet and welcome people as they enter Mass, collect the offerings and assist in case of need during the liturgy.
Contact Maria Milazzo (816) 985-6498 / mmilazzo@nativityofmary.org
Eucharistic Ministers
Ministers who assist in the distribution of Communion at Mass.
For those wishing to join this ministry, please see the Divine Worship webpage for upcoming trainings within our Diocese.
Contact Maria Milazzo (816) 985-6498 / mmilazzo@nativityofmary.org
Altar Servers
Youth (4th grade and older) who assist at the altar during weekend Masses and special liturgical celebrations.
Contact Maria Milazzo (816) 985-6498 / mmilazzo@nativityofmary.org
Altar & Rosary Society
Ministry open to all women and men of the parish. Responsible for the upkeep of the church, altar, vessels, linens and candles.
Contact Mary Vitt maryvitt0324@yahoo.com