The purpose of this ministry is to assist in the care and laundering of the altar linen. Scheduled just once, every other month, you will pick up the soiled linen on Sunday nights (after the 5pm mass) or on Mondays. You will then take the soiled linen home and treat stains, launder, and iron. The clean linen is returned back by Friday before 4pm. For further information, please contact Rhonda Parish in the office at rparish@sbdiocese.org
Altar Servers assist the priest and deacon at the altar during various liturgies, especially the Mass. They may carry the Sacramentary, the crucifix, candles, and the censer in procession. They may assist the priest in receiving the gifts of the people, bring the bread and wine to the altar, and presenting them to the priest, and remove vessels to the credence table after the Liturgy of the Eucharist. For Spanish or English coordinators, contact Rhonda Parish rparish@sbdiocese.org.
The purpose of the Arts and Environment ministry is to create an atmosphere within the liturgical space that invites and inspires the assembly to full and conscious participation in the paschal mystery in keeping with the changing seasons of the liturgical year. Minstry members meet at intervals throughout the year to plan for the design, set up, removal and strage of the dcor in correlation with each liturgical season. To join, contact Tricia Haderlie via email pahaderlie@gmail.com
The audio/visual team assists in running the ProPresenter slides at Mass so that people may fully participate. Contact Tricia haderlie at pahaderlie@gmail.com to assist.
Our deaf ministry provides an ASL interpreter at Sunday liturgies. Currently the Mass is signed at all 9AM Masses. If you would like further information about this ministry please contact st.marthasaslinterpreters@gmail.com
This ministry , which has a group in both Spanish and English, fosters a devotion to the Divine Mercy through regular recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet and promotion and scheduling of events surrounding the feast day
Extraordinary Ministers assist in distributing Holy Communion at daily, Sunday, special feast days, and Holy Day Masses.
This ministry works closely with families and parish staff to plan a meaningful and prayerful funeral Mass. Our Funeral Ministers help by serving as needed in a variety of roles. We help to make sure the Mass goes smoothly and that the needs of the grieving families are met. If you are in need of funeral services for a family member, please contact the parish office.
Greeters welcome people to our place of worship at all Masses and distribute bulletins and are the first representation of the community life of our parish.
The lector communicates both the content and the spirit of God's Word. The special gifts and skills of the lector have to do with drawing everyone into the Sacred Scriptures. A love o Scripture, commitment to learning and training, as well as attention to careful preparation are the gifts the lector brings to their community. The lector works closely with the clergy, musicians and other ministers to help cerate a respectful and reverent liturgy where God's Word resonates.
This committee plans and coordinates all phases of the liturgy and other supporting activities for Sunday, Holy Day, special liturgical events, and special cultural celebrations. The committee consists of coordinators from all liturgical ministries. For further information, please contact Rhonda Parish at rparish@sbdiocese.org.
Music ministry is “Sacred song united to words forms a necessary and integral part of the solemn liturgy.” The congregation is encouraged to participate in the liturgical music. A number of Cantors and Choirs are available at various services to help lead the congregation in this liturgical music Existing choirs are: Adult Choir, Children Choir, Contemporary Choir, Filipino Choir, Hispanic Choir, Youth & Young Adult Choir, New members are always welcomed. Contact Rhonda Parish at rparish@sbdiocese.org.
Our sacristans assist at designated Masses weekly or every other week, to coordinate all the details for each service. If you have an interest in this area, please contact Rhonda Parish at rparish@sbdiocese.org.
The Society of the Guadalupanos propagates the name and devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe through an increase in Marian spirituality and organizing parish events, namely the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12th. In addition, this ministry cultivates the leadership of our members so that they may better participate in the mission of the church.
Ushers are a vital ministry to the parish community. An usher's task is to serve the community and to ensure that the Mass and all liturgies proceed smoothly. Ushers take up the collection and control the flow of the congregation before Mass, during Communion, and after Mass. They count the attendance at each mass and are prepared for any emergencies. Contact Rhonda Parish at rparish@sbdiocese.org to join this ministry.
The importance of this celebration in the Hispanic community solidifies the commitment of the Quinceañera’s Catholic faith. When the young lady turns 15, she is presented to God, her community and she promises to honor her Catholic faith and herself. The Quinceañera celebration is not a sacrament in our Catholic faith and for this reason is celebrated by a deacon. During the Mass, the young lady receives the Eucharist and renews her baptismal promises. During the consecration to the Virgin Mary, the Quinceañera promises to give her “Yes” to God just as our Virgin Mary did…to be a faithful disciple. Quinceañeras are done in a group setting only of no more than three girls per celebration/ceremony. Please contact Andrea Lopez for more information at 951-698-8180 andrealopez@sbdiocese.org
The English Charismatic Prayer Group meets most Fridays as published in the bulletin. Our main purpose is to gather together in Jesus’ name to pray for our Pope, priests, ministers, prayer group members, issues of society and the world. We offer praise and worship to God to grow in the gifts of the Holy Spirit and pray for the conversion of souls. All are welcome. Any questions please email: stmarthaprayergroup@gmail.com or you can text the prayer group cell phone at: 951-404-9908 and a prayer team member will get back to you.
The “The Fire of the Holy Spirit” is a Spanish Charismatic Prayer Group. Purpose: to motivate the Community to live a living faith that leads them to a personal encounter with Jesus Christ, based on prayer, preaching the word of God and live praise and worship through song; also, to support the pastor in the formation of a plan or vision for any activity that could lead the community to grow spiritually. We meet every Friday from 7pm to 9pm. Charismatic Healing Masses and Christian Initiation retreats are held once a year.