Starting in 4th grade, parishioners can serve as altar servers. The only true requirements are having made one's First Communion and having a sincere love of God. Altar servers get a behind-the-scenes look of the liturgy, learning about and leading the congregation in the actions of Mass.

The Altar Society prepares the Sanctuary for the celebration of the Mass, adorning the Sanctuary to reflect the various Liturgical seasons throughout the year. St. Clement of Rome’s Altar Society ministry was formed in 1965 when St. Clement of Rome became a parish.  Our members launder the altar linens, which are used in serving Our Lord’s Precious Blood in Holy Communion at all masses, prepare the floral arrangements for the altar and do special sewing projects, such as making altar cloths, purificators, banners, etc. Another very important responsibility of the Altar Society is to decorate the sanctuary and prepare for special liturgical celebrations such as Advent, Christmas, Lent, Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter, special feasts honoring our Blessed Mother, Thanksgiving, etc. They also prepare the sanctuary for our school’s celebration of the Sacraments of First Communion, Confirmation and the May Crowning ceremonies. The Altar Society is a very important ministry to our parish throughout the entire year.  

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist in the distribution of the Eucharist to the faithful at Mass and those who are homebound, due to health or age. To be an Extraordinary Minister a parishioner of St. Clement must be fully initiated into the Church, having received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. A love for the Eucharist is also an obvious prerequisite. Special training and certification is provided for this ministry by the Office of Worship of the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

If you are interested becoming an Extraordinary Minister please fill out the form and send to Katie Fabian, [email protected]. 

The Lectors Ministry services St. Clement of Rome by assisting with the celebration of Mass by reading God’s Word. At St. Clement of Rome, we believe the ministry of lecturing, or proclaiming the scriptures at Mass, is rooted in a love for, knowledge of, and belief in the Word of God. These qualities combined with the desire to share God’s Word with the assembly gathered at Mass, is what sets the high standards for our parish lectors. Besides possessing the qualities listed above, the person who desires to be a lector must also:

• Have a clear, audible speaking voice
• Study and practice the particular scripture for the Mass assigned
• Be willing to serve as scheduled for Mass
• Participate in training sessions offered by the parish
• Be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church
• The Ministry of Lector is open to both teens and adults of the parish.

The Usher Ministry assists with facilitating the celebration of the Mass by greeting and seating Mass attendees, taking attendance counts, assisting with collections, coordinating the proper receiving of Holy Communion, and distributing any necessary literature at the conclusion of Mass. You can spot them in their maroon blazers!  We are always in need of fresh smiling faces to usher at our Masses.

In our liturgical worship, certain ministers are in the forefront. Behind every priest or server, cantor or lector, however, there is a group of committed parishioners who faithfully and quietly prepare the church for what takes place. Sacristans are indispensable in their role of setting out the vessels, coordinating with ministries, and setting everything in place. The ministry of sacristan is a true ministry of service, allowing parishioners thoughtfully and prayerfully help prepare for the liturgy.