Faith is a beam radiating from the face of God.

Young people, 4th grade and up are eligible to become altar servers. They prepare the altar and carry the cross and candles in procession before and after Mass. Their main purpose is to assist the presider during the celebration.

For more information contact:
Karen Root at 630-289-4217 or Wendy Hendrickson at info@stpeterdamian.org or 630-830-2295.

A cantor is a musically competent member of the assembly who encourages and assists the whole praying community in its worship, through either sung or recited prayer.

Contact our Director of Music, Michele Nanto at the parish office or after Mass for more information about becoming a cantor.

The choirs are a part of the congregation who have the task of encouraging and supporting the assembly in singing. The choirs help to achieve a degree of solemnity and beauty in worship, thereby helping the faithful to pray in an atmosphere of joy.

Contact our Director of Music, Michele Nanto at the parish office or after Mass for more information.

When morning Mass is not possible, a parishioner leads a Communion Service where Scripture is read and the Eucharist is distributed.

A Eucharistic Minister is dedicated to bringing the Body and Blood of Christ to all who desire it. This calls for a Catholic who is in good standing and active in the practice of the faith. A minister must be reverent, respectful and understand that this is a privilege.

Contact Ray Arndt at EM@stpeterdamian.org or call 630-837-6614 for more information.

Lectors are men and women who participate in the Mass and other liturgical services by sharing the readings and prayers with the people. Their active role enhances the services and makes them more meaningful. Training is required and offered.

Contact Eileen Lucietto at Lectors@stpeterdamian.org or call 630-289-4253.

The Liturgical Environment Committee is a creative group that designs and makes the various seasonal banners and displays used to decorate the church and help lend more meaning to the liturgies.

St. Peter Damian's Music Ministry is always welcoming new volunteers! The choirs are taking a break over the summer, but the music ministry is still flourishing.

All of you guitarists, violinists, flutists, drummers, to name a few, might like to see what it is like to participate at Mass by playing music. If you play an instrument, please call: Michele Nanto at 837-5411 ext. 114 or email MusicDirector@stpeterdamian.org.
Choir Rehearsals will be starting soon! Now is the time to join if you have the desire to sing in the choir.

The music ministry is always in need of new choir members and musicians. Please consider volunteering your time to this wonderful ministry!
The first rehearsal for the children's choir on Thursday, September 1st from 6:30-7:30pm.
The adult choir begins rehearsing on the same evening, from 7:30 to 8:30pm.

This ministry carries with it the privilege of overseeing the area of the sanctuary and sacristy. The sacristan prepares the sacred vessels, vestments and linens for the mass. It is necessary for the sacristan to be familiar with the liturgical calendar and its respective seasons.

Contact Chris Malis at the parish office for more information.

These are welcoming, courteous, helpful and friendly people who enhance the worship experience and minimize distractions. Among their many duties, they direct seating, pass the collection baskets and make parishioners feel comfortable.

Contact Thomas Neihengen at the parish office or email Ushers@stpeterdamian.org for more information.