Give the gift of time and service in two new ministries
1) Welcome Desk Hosts – That’s right, even in these times Sunday is still the best opportunity for people to connect with the parish. So with appropriate protection (clear plastic masks for ministers and a Plexiglas barrier), we want to create a spot where parishioners and guests can ask questions, get answers, and even “do business” with the parish before or after Sunday Mass. We are planning systems (tablets combined with website apps) that will allow Team members to book Mass Intentions, answer questions, help people to register or update their parish registration info, begin the process of registering for sacraments, and to book appointments with parish staff. All this in addition to using our new “Square” device accepting credit and debit card donations and payments.
2) Parish Office Hosts – We will all miss seeing Parish Secretary Ann Harangazo’s friendly face in the Parish Office on her retirement this September. Of course, Ann is more than just a friendly face. She keeps track of a lot of registrations and information for parish staff and programs. But with visits and office hours currently reduced, we will be moving more and more registration and information collection to our website and our welcome desk, and our parish staff will pitch in to cover what remains. We like to think that the rest of us also have friendly faces, but we could use some help!
So we are looking for folks to sign up to serve as “Office Hosts” to provide a friendly face and welcoming greeting for those who still prefer to contact us in person. As you are aware, the Parish Office has been modified to provide physical separation and protection both for those visiting and those hosting. As an Office Host, you will be able to do the same tasks as the Sunday Welcome Desk Hosts, and we will add a few simple administrative support tasks both to help our staff, and to help you pass the time (the office is not currently a beehive of activity). We are hoping to establish separate teams for each of the four mornings our office is open.