Worship

Prayer Ministers. They give parishioners the opportunity to receive personal prayer and deepen the graces of Holy Communion immediately following Saturday and Sunday Masses.  For more information, contact Mary Lynne Fritsch at [email protected] or 502-239-0208 (home).

Girls or boys, grade 4-8 (or adults) are invited and trained to become a server for weekend, school, or funeral liturgies.  For more information, contact Charlie Eppinghoff at [email protected] or 502-802-6452.

This group works to enhance liturgical celebrations by creating a prayerful and inviting worship space. Your time and talent are welcome for areas such as floral arranging, carpentry, or general upkeep of linens and vestments.  For more information, contact Diane Hunter Ferguson at [email protected] or 502-802-3425.

Parishioners that have been confirmed are invited to assist in the distribution of the Sacred Host and Precious Blood at liturgies. You must attend a training session to be commissioned. Adults, 18 or older are invited to assist in the distribution of the Eucharist both at liturgies and to the homebound. You must have received the sacraments of initiation and the orientation to be commissioned. For more information, contact Sheila King at [email protected] or 502-802-8410.

Adults, 18 years and older, will visit and bring communion to the homebound or ill parishioners unable to attend Sunday liturgy. For more information, contact Sheila King at [email protected] or 502-802-8410.

Ushers, Greeters and Gift Bearers.  These ministers greet parish members, welcome visitors, assist with needs, and act as ushers for offertory and communion.  Gift Bearers are voluntary members from the congregation to present our gifts to the Lord at the Liturgy.  For more information, contact Mary Dawson at [email protected] or 502-751-0287.

Lectors must have a clear speaking voice, a good understanding of the message being proclaimed, and be comfortable speaking in front of a group. Orientation and training are required.  For more information, contact Sheila King at [email protected] or 502-802-8410.

We offer opportunities for adults and youth to share their musical talent with the parish by singing or playing an instrument. Choirs are available for weekend Masses, funerals, holy days, and other special services and events. For more information, contact Debbie Sandler at [email protected] or 502-744-8865.

The Prayer Team Ministry prays for requests placed in the prayer box in the vestibule and also requests by phone, email, text, and in person. If you have questions, please call us. We invite anyone who wants to pray with us to join our prayer team! For more information, contact Mike or Fran Clark at [email protected] or 502-403-5887 (Fran).

The St. Athanasius School Children’s Choir, open to students in grades 3-8, offers a wonderful opportunity for young singers to share their musical talents. They enhance school Masses and other church events with their voices, while also spreading joy beyond our parish. The choir participates in community events, including Christmas programs at nursing homes, Derby celebrations, and other special occasions.  For more information, contact Susan Johnston at [email protected].

The purpose of the worship committee is to coordinate all liturgical celebrations and nurture the faith development of the community.  For more information, contact Suzanne Bischoff at [email protected] or 502-744-2353.