Matthew 25:35: "I was a stranger and you welcomed me."

Romans 15:7: "Welcome one another, therefore, as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God."

Hebrews 13:2: "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares."

• Greeting parishioners before Mass begins
  • ​​​​​​​Creating an atmosphere of cheerfulness by smiling and saying hello
  • Handing out hymnals (when they return in November 2021)
  • Opening doors for those who need assistance
  • Directing new visitors to parish facilities (e.g. Where is the bathroom?)
  • Answering other questions about the parish and redirecting them to parish staff as needed
  • Choosing a family to bring the gifts of bread, wine and the book of intentions during the offertory
• Taking up the collection during Mass
  • ​​​​​​​Temporarily, this means collecting the money offerings from the stationary baskets in the church and Gathering Area after the conclusion of Mass. When we have more ushers willing to help, we can resume passing the basket.
  • Empyting the collection into a security bag located in the sacristy, signing the usher log book and then depositing the bag into the secure safe in the electrical room.
• Assisting with the logistics of Holy Communion distribution
  • ​​​​​​​If there are a sufficient number of ushers, this means excusing rows for Communion.
  • Directing the Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC) to parishioners who request Holy Communion be brought to them due to physical impairment.
• End of Mass Duties
  • ​​​​​​​Propping exterior doors for easier exit
  • Distribution of parish bulletins (eventually)
  • Bringing offertory to secure safe
• Public Safety
  • ​​​​​​​Informing Liturgy & Spiritual Outreach Coordinator of any health related emergency
  • Vigilance of potential safety threats (e.g. theft, menacing, violence) and calling 911 if necessary