Description: Eucharistic ministers serve the community of St. Catherine's by assisting to distribute the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ on a regular basis at Sunday liturgical celebrations.

Meetings: Two to three times per year for administrative and spiritual meetings, usually scheduled on Saturdays and in the Annex or the Hall.

Volunteer Opportunities Are Available!
What Is Needed: People to distribute Holy Communion, the Body and Blood of Christ, to the congregation at Mass.

Requirements: Must be a Confirmed Catholic who believes in the true presence of Jesus' Body and Blood in the Eucharist.

Training: Eight to ten hours of training for assisting and distributing Eucharist at Sunday liturgies.

Commitment: Two to three times a month.

Contact: Pete Sargent - (310) 323 5559

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Description: The Komandments is our youth choir.

Meetings: Practices are normally held Wednesdays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with guitar practice following from 8:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. We also practice every second and fourth Sunday at 4:00 p.m. before Youth Mass at 5:30 p.m. where we sing.
During the summer (June to September) there is a Beach Mass the first Wednesday of each month in Hermosa. We are on vacation the month of August.
Beach Bash 2006: Anyone can come! Join us at the seashore. 4:00 p.m. on Wednesdays - June 7, July 5, August 2, and September 6 at 19th Street in Hermosa Beach. Join us for volleyball, swimming, and fun. Mass will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Volunteer Opportunities Are Available!
What Is Needed: Singers and some instruments.

Requirements: Commitment to practice with team once a week.

Training: Every Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m., for practice.

Contact: Angela Martinez-Morvice - (310) 515-6033 - e-mail

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Description: The ministry of Lector or Reader is in the same relationship to the Word of the Lord (Jesus) as the relationship of Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist to the Precious Body and Blood (Jesus). He is present fully and completely in both the Word and the Eucharist. The goal of the Lector is to share the Real Presence of Jesus the Word to the congregation as instruments of His voice. We prayerfully, thoughtfully, carefully prepare and live with the Readings for hours each day before proclaiming the Word in the Mass. It is a sacred trust and privilege to lend our voices to God to bring His Word to His People.

Meetings: No set meetings as a group. Lectors are scheduled to Masses according to their availability.

Schedule: The schedule of lectors is available online but is accessible only to the lectors. To look at the schedule please click here.

Volunteer Opportunities Are Available!
What Is Needed: People with clear speaking voices and little accent who are willing to rotate through the Mass schedule 2-3 times per month.

Requirements: Clear speaking voices and good vocabulary. Must be Confirmed and a Catholic in good standing.

Training: Training provided with a mentor (usually Valerie) for as long as it takes for both to feel comfortable for the new person to solo.

Commitment: 2-3 times per month on a rotating schedule planned two months at a time. Person can say when they are available and/or get a substitute if needed, but most usually fulfill their assignments.

Contact: Valerie Cissell - (310) 973 6955

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Description: Our mission statement is - Celebrate liturgies that articulate and support the faith of our community, within the traditions and expressions of our parish, in a manner that is clear and efficient, so they inspire heartfelt Christian actions by the individual and by the community.

Meetings: As needed, several times per year for approximately sixty to ninety minutes.

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Description: The Wedding Coordinator interprets the wedding guidelines for the prospective bride and groom. She explains the couple's participation in the "Together for Life" book which is used in the ceremony. The couple is also told what this parish permits in the way of decorating, photography, etc. The Wedding Coordinator also presides over and takes charge of the wedding rehearsal and is in attendance at the ceremony. The Wedding Coordinator also checks to make sure all necessary paper work is completed before the ceremony. She tries to make this a special day!

Meetings: Call to make an appointment.

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