Ministries

In order to distribute Holy Communion in both species, bread and wine, and because of the size of Sunday Mass crowds, lay people assist our priests and deacons to distribute Holy Communion.  Trained lay people provide this assistance at the Sacred Liturgy.

Lay people serve as Lectors (Readers)  and proclaim clearly the First and Second Readings from the Old Testament or the New Testament with the exception of the Gospels.   Training is provided.

People of all ages are invited to help serve Mass at Rosary Cathedral. Altar servers carry the cross and candles in procession, assist the priest by holding the missal, help to  prepare the altar and assist with the other logistics of the Mass.

Greeters stand at the entrances of the Church and welcome everyone into our celebration. A greeter is a welcoming face and can give someone a warm experience at the door of their first Mass or their first Mass in a while.  Being a greeter is truly a way to evangelize!

On weekends, set out the unconsecrated hosts, wine carafe, water cruet, missal, etc. Set up priest’s chalice, unlock tabernacle, set out  communion patens and dish with towel.  Training provided.

Ushers help to greet all who enter the Cathedral, assist with seating late comers, pass out worship aides,  and help to straighten up the Church after ceremonies. The Cathedral ushers have the unique privilege of serving at many of the Liturgies at which the Bishop is present.

All men of Rosary Cathedral Parish are invited to become a Knight! The Knights of Columbus is a Fraternal Men’s Organization that focuses on Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Council was the first council formed in fraternal year 2015 and is excited to grow and contribute to the Cathedral Parish. If you want to become a Knight, join Here. For more information about the Knight of Columbus, click Here, or email the Parish Office at admin@rosarycathedral.org.  The Knights meet once a month on Tuesday evenings.

That Man is You! honestly addresses the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture, especially those relating to their roles as husbands and fathers. The program harmonizes current social and medical science with the teachings of the Church and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of man fully alive!

That Mas is You! meets on Saturday mornings at 7:00am in the Parish Office for breakfast, formation, and prayer.

For more information contact parishioner Dino Piccinini at dinopiccinini@gmail.com or visit https://paradisusdei.org/that-man-is-you/.

The Women of Rosary Cathedral meet on the third Thursday of the month at 5:30pm in the Parish Office. Topics rotate between a service, social, and formational. We hope you’re able to join us!

Area male youth can join Boy Scout Troop #39 to learn about manly character, outdoor skills, and patriotism. Contact the parish offices for more information.  Troop # 39 is one of the oldest continuously chartered troops in the United States. They meet on Wednesday evenings in the school cafeteria.

A work of Charity.

Provides emergency assistance for parish members or those who live in our parish boundaries.  We maintain a food pantry and see clients on Monday mornings from 10:00am-12:00pm. To volunteer with the local conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society call the parish office, 419-244-9575.  For assistance, please contact 419-245-6563 and leave a message.

Rosary Cathedral Parish provides assistance hosting luncheons following funerals at Rosary Cathedral.  If you would like to volunteer to host luncheons or donate side dishes or desserts contact the parish offices at 419-244-9575.

St. Paul Street Evangelization is a grassroots, non-profit organization, dedicated to responding to the mandate of Jesus to preach the Gospel to all nations by taking our Catholic Faith to the streets. We do this in a non-confrontational way, allowing the Holy Spirit to move in the hearts of those who witness our public Catholic presence. We are blessed that the local director of SPSE is a parishioner of Rosary Cathedral, Dino Piccinini. Please email him at dinopiccinini@gmail.com to get involved! Or click Here for more information.

• Church Decorating Helper
• Care for plants and flowers in the Cathedral
• Lenten Stations of the Cross
• Office Volunteers
• Pancake Breakfasts
• Parish Choir
• Parish Concert Series
• Parish Retreats and Missions
• Parish Social Events
• State of the Parish Meeting

RCIA is an opportunity to grow deeper in relationship with Christ and His Church. If you or a loved one want to join our community and be Baptized, Confirmed, or just learn more about your faith join the RCIA, please join us!

A “team” approach is utilized for the sessions. We utilize Journey of Faith materials with Catholic Updates as supplements. These materials are produced by Liguori Publications.

RCIA sessions run throughout the year, from September through May. Sessions begin on Wednesday, Sept 21, 2022 at 6:30pm. Please contact the parish office for more details.

If you wish to have your child Baptized or Confirmed, or if you want your child to receive their First Penance or Communion, enroll them in our parish Sacramental Preparation Program. Please contact the Parish Office at 419-244-9575 to register or for questions. Children should be registered before classes begin each September in order to receive the sacraments in the coming year.

More information about our children’s religious education can be found here.