Saint Martin of Tours Parish

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Altar Server Ministry

Are you looking for a way:

to make the Mass more meaningful?

to serve your Lord?

to see the Mass from a whole different perspective?

Become an altar server!

Servers can be children or adults, male or female, (even a whole family). Children who serve without an adult must be at least 8 years old, have celebrated their First Eucharist, and commit to attend Mass regularly.

Please contact Jaime Paredes at:
stmartinaltarservers2023@gmail.com or 619-322-2154, for more information and to schedule a training session.

Parents are responsible for getting youths to the training and to church early when they serve.

Build-A-Miracle Ministry

St. Martin of Tours, has significantly changed the lives of 8 Tijuana families by funding and helping them construct a new home. They are poor financially, but not poor in spirit, hope and determination to do better for their families.

Click HERE to go to learn more about the Build A Miracle Ministry

Eucharistic Minister Ministry

Volunteers are welcome to help in the distributing of Communion at Mass and/or for those who cannot attend Mass. If interested please call the rectory as all requests must first go through the pastor.

P: 619.465.5334
E: parish@smtlm.org

Click HERE to log into Eucharistic Minister schedule site
Click HERE to view the Eucharistic Minister Apr-June schedule

Lector Ministry

All volunteers are welcome to help in the proclaiming of scripture at weekday and Sunday Masses. If interested, please call the rectory at 619.465.5334 as all requests must first go through the pastor.

Click HERE log into the Lector Ministry schedule site

Click HERE to view the Lector Ministry Apr-June Schedule

Music Ministry

Volunteers are welcome to help sing or play an instrument during weekend masses here at Saint Martin of Tours Parish.

If you wish to partake in this ministry, please approach the group you are interested in after their Mass.

Music Director, Frances Cavanaugh

Saturday, 5:00 pm Cantor with piano

Sunday, 7:00 am (no music)

Sunday, 9:00 am Contemporary Choir - Frances Cavanaugh

Sunday, 11:00 am Traditional Choir - Frances Cavanaugh

Sunday, 5:00 pm Young Adult Choir (Contact Helen Deen (619) 698-3180 (office) – helend@smtlm.org

The 11:00 AM choir is looking for additional members.
Please contact Frances Cavanaugh above for more information

Sacristan Ministry

The sacristan helps in caring for the church sanctuary and sacristy. If interested please call the rectory as all requests must first go through the pastor.

For Information call the Rectory: 619.465.5334

Some of the Duties of a Sacristan

The sacristan lays out the vestments and anything else needed for the Mass or celebration, such as cruets, chalices, ciboria, linens, oils, processional crosses, candles, and torches.

The sacristan in harmony with the pastor also makes sure that the vestments, church furnishings, liturgical vessels and decorative objects are kept in good condition and, if necessary, sent for gilding or repair.

The sacristan ensures that the things necessary for worship are always available. There should be a ready supply of fresh hosts and of duly authorized wine, sufficient clean purificators, corporals, hand towels, incense, and coals.

Ushers & Greeters Ministry

Volunteers are welcome to help assist in welcoming parishioners, seating, take up collections, and other tasks for the Mass.

If interested please call the rectory as all requests must first go through the Pastor.

P: 619.465.5334

Youth Ministry

St. Martin of Tours Youth Program is available to students attending 7th through 12th grades. It encompasses middle and high school Faith Formation classes and preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. A major emphasis of the program is service to the parish and the larger community. Some of the activities involved with youth group are retreats, drama productions, social activities, and community service projects such as assistance with Habitat for Humanity, Special Olympics, Soup Kitchen, etc.

Youth Ministry – Middle and High School

If you have any Middle or High School questions, please contact us at helend@smtlm.org

Forms and Information

Youth Ministry Reg Form 2024-2025″ (PRINTABLE FORM NOW AVAILABLE)

Youth Ministry On-Line Reg Form 2024-2025

Confirmation Requirement Form for 2024-25

The Universal Prayer

Character

Youth Minister

Helen Deen

(619) 698-3180 (office) helend@smtlm.org

MIDDLE SCHOOL - GRADE 7 & 8