Altar servers are an integral part of the liturgy, and a great ministry to encourage children to get involved in their faith. Children in grades 5 through 12 are encouraged to participate. Altar servers assist the priest during weekend Mass, Gesu School Mass, funerals, weddings, and other services in the church.

Click HERE to access the Altar Serving Training Manual.

Click HERE to access the Ministry Scheduler Pro web terminal. If you have not received your email invitation to Ministry Scheduler Pro, please email Meg Rabal. 

Baptism Helpers assist with baptisms celebrated at Gesu. Baptisms at Gesu are typically conducted on the first and third Sundays of the month, immediately after the 4:30 Saturday and 11:30 Sunday Masses. On occasion, they are conducted on Saturday or Sunday afternoons. 

Contact Elona Gortz for more information.

An Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion in the Catholic Church is, under the Code of Canon Law, “an acolyte, or another of Christ’s faithful deputed”, in certain circumstances, to distribute Holy Communion. The term “extraordinary” distinguishes such a person from the ordinary (normal, regular) minister of Holy Communion, namely a bishop, priest or deacon.

Eucharistic Ministers assist in the distribution of Communion at weekend Liturgies, and are available for other liturgical events throughout the year. Diocesan training is required. The ministry is open to adults and seniors in high school. 

Contact Kylie Gillespie for more information.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion who have been trained through the Diocese of Cleveland are welcome to take Communion to the sick and/or homebound in nursing homes, hospitals and homes. 

Contact Amy Zucca for more information.

Contact Kylie Gillespie to register for a Diocesean training session.

Adults assist at funerals in setting up, providing support for families and friends on arrival, and being available to the priests and younger servers during the funeral Mass. Scheduling is on an as-available basis. 

Lectors proclaim the Word of God at weekend Liturgies and other liturgical events throughout the year. Training is provided. We also encourage young people to consider this ministry. Contact Pat Murphy for more information.

Men and women are encouraged to join this dedicated group that assists in the hospitality of our worship life. They take up the collection and are available for any needs throughout Mass. Contact Mike Scalabrino for more information.