LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

Altar Servers
It is a privilege and an honor to serve at the Altar of God. Girls and boys in the 5th grade or higher, as well as young men and women are welcome to join this ministry. If you would like to be of service to the community in this special way, we will provide the training; you bring an open and willing heart. Please contact Altar Servers Coordinators for more information. Altar Care
The Alter Society is a group of dedicated women and men who care for the altar linens, candles, vestments, holy water fonts, and other décor/environment needs of the church. If you are able to give about an hour of your time each week to help keep our worship space in order, please call us. Your behind-the-scenes help in this ministry is invaluable! Please call the  Altar Care for more information. Baptism Ministry
Each and every time a new baby is welcomed into God’s Family it is a blessing, not only for the child and his or her family, but for all of us. You could have the privilege of witnessing these grace-filled moments by being part of our Baptism Ministry Team. Please call the Parish Office  (310) 323-8900 for more information regarding this exciting ministry! Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

EM TO THE ALTAR
Contact:  English  - Bea Roza (310) 614-9492  
                 Spanish/Español - Martha Tapia (310) 429-5722
Description: Eucharistic ministers serve the community of St. Catherine's by assisting to distribute the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ on a regular basis at Sunday liturgical celebrations.
Meetings: Two to three times per year for administrative and spiritual meetings, usually scheduled on Saturdays and in the Annex or the Hall. Volunteer Opportunities are Available! 
What Is Needed: People to distribute Holy Communion, the Body and Blood of Christ, to the congregation at Mass.
Requirements: Must be a Confirmed Catholic who believes in the true presence of Jesus' Body and Blood in the Eucharist.
Training: Eight to ten hours of training for assisting and distributing Eucharist at Sunday liturgies.
Commitment: Two to three times a month.
 
EM TO THE SICK
Contact: Donald Chaney at (310) 408-2367
Our Eucharistic Ministers bring the Eucharist to anyone who is sick or confined at home. They also bring the Eucharist each week to patients of local hospitals and convalescent facilities. Just an hour or two during the week or on the weekend would be your gift of time. Special training is provided. Volunteer Opportunities are Available! Lectors - English Masses 
Contact: English - Fran Ondell (310) 327-7042
                 Spanish / Español - Cuca Peralta (310) 560-2171
Description: The ministry of Lector or Reader is in the same relationship to the Word of the Lord (Jesus) as the relationship of Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist to the Precious Body and Blood (Jesus). He is present fully and completely in both the Word and the Eucharist. The goal of the Lector is to share the Real Presence of Jesus the Word to the congregation as instruments of His voice. We prayerfully, thoughtfully, carefully prepare and live with the Readings for hours each day before proclaiming the Word in the Mass. It is a sacred trust and privilege to lend our voices to God to bring His Word to His People.
Meetings: No set meetings as a group. Lectors are scheduled to Masses according to their availability.
Schedule: The schedule of lectors is available online but is accessible only to the lectors.
Volunteer Opportunities are Available! 
What Is Needed: People with clear speaking voices and little accent who are willing to rotate through the Mass schedule 2-3 times per month.
Requirements: Clear speaking voices and good vocabulary. Must be Confirmed and a Catholic in good standing.
Training: Training provided with a mentor for as long as it takes for both to feel comfortable for the new person to solo.
Commitment: 2-3 times per month on a rotating schedule planned two months at a time. Lectors can submit their availability and/or get a substitute if needed, but most usually fulfill their assignments as posted. Liturgy Committee 
The Liturgy Committee mission statement is to celebrate liturgies that articulate and support the faith of our community, within the traditions and expressions of our parish, in a manner that is clear and efficient, so they inspire heartfelt Christian actions by the individual and by the community.
Meetings are held as needed, several times per year for approximately sixty to ninety minutes. Please contact the Liturgy Committee Leader. Music Ministry
 “Among the many signs and symbols used by the Church to celebrate its faith, music is of preeminent importance. As sacred song united to words, it forms a necessary and integral part of the solemn liturgy. Music should assist the believers to express and share the gift of faith that is within them and to nourish and strengthen their interior commitment of faith.” -Music in Catholic Worship, 1972.  

Coro de Niños  La Ilusion                     

Conductor: Gloria Garcia 
Bass/Guitar: Yolanda y Virginia Cruz 
Music for: 12:30 p.m. Mass at all Sundays 
Practice: Friday, 6:00 p.m. in the Annex
Couples for Christ – Filipino Choir 
Conductor/Guitar: Arnold Sarrano 
Coordinator: Beth Pasqual 
Music for: 5:30 p.m. Mass on the 1st Sunday 
Practice: Saturday, 7:00 p.m. in the Stable
Jubilate Deo Choir
Conductor/Organist: Joshua Gusman 
Music for: 11:00 a.m. Mass every Sunday from September - June 
Practice: Thursday, 7:00 p.m. in the Church Choir Loft
Komandments Music Team 
Conductor/Guitar: Angela Martinez-Morvice
Music for: 5:30 p.m. Mass on the 2nd and 4th Sundays from September - July 
Practice: Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. in the Ministry Center Youth Room
St. Catherine Laboure School Choir 
Conductor: Mrs. Kathy Jones
Music for: 9:15 a.m. Mass on the 2nd Sunday from September - June 
Practice: During School Recess
Samoan Community Choir
Conductor/Organist: Taemoa Kalolo 
President: Konelio Kalolo - (310) 371 6644 
Music For: 7:45 a.m. Mass on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays 
Vietnamese Thanh Linh Choir 
Conductor: Thu-Hang Huang 
Music for: 7:00 p.m. Mass on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Saturdays 
Practice: Friday, 8:00 p.m. at the Huang Residence
Vietnamese Children of Fatima 
Conductor: Long Nguyen 
Music for: 7:00 p.m. Mass on the 4th and 5th Saturdays 
Practice: Saturday at the Nguyen Residence

For more information please contact the Music Director Quinceañ eras

A quinceañera is a girl's fifteenth birthday party. The term is also used to refer to the girl who is celebrating her fifteenth birthday. It is a combination of the Spanish words  quince "fifteen" and  años "years". In Mexico and other countries in Latin America, it is customary to celebrate a girl's fifteenth birthday party with a beautiful Mass of Thanksgiving.  It is NOT a Sacrament, but a special blessing.

Scheduling Your Quinceañera 
Please contact the front office and make an appointment with Fr. Alfred Hernandez at (310) 323-8900.

Para Quinceñeras, favor de ser cita con el Pastor Padre Alfred Hernandez (310) 323-8900.

The family is required to be a registered and contributing member of the St. Catherine Labouré parish and the young lady should be attending Faith Formation classes in St. Catherine Labouré Parish ( unless there are special circumstances). Parents should contact the parish office at least six months in advance of the desired date of the Quinceañera.

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Usher and Greeters
The ministry of hospitality welcomes the faithful, aid those who need help or have questions, assist with procession, collections and distribution of bulletins with a smile after each mass. Please contact the Usher Coordinator for more information on how you can help. Wedding Coordinator 
Contact:  Martha Villaseñor (310) 308-9972
Description: The Wedding Coordinator interprets the wedding guidelines for the prospective bride and groom. She explains the couple's participation in the "Together for Life" book which is used in the ceremony. The couple is also told what this parish permits in the way of decorating, photography, etc. The Wedding Coordinator also presides over and takes charge of the wedding rehearsal and is in attendance at the ceremony. The Wedding Coordinator also checks to make sure all necessary paper work is completed before the ceremony. She tries to make this a special day!
Meetings: Call to make an appointment.