A Church usher is a person who helps ensure the smooth running of church service and who ministers to people in a variety of practical ways, such as greeting people, ushering them to the seat, helping with the distribution of Holy Communion, handing out bulletins, passing important information to the sacristy, answering questions of the worshipers and visitors, meeting with emergencies, taking collections and placing it in the safe and so on. They are the face of the church as only a few people get to meet the priest and ask questions, but everyone can meet the ushers. As Prophet Jermaiah says, they are "men of God" and the "keeper of the door" (Jer 35). They serve as a "first representative" of Jesus and "Captain of the Church". We are deeply indebted to their love of God and the love of the Church. Thank you for your elegant and vigilant appearance and commendable service, especially during the pandemic. We acknowledge these men and women.. Michael Cavaliere, John Flanagan, Mary Orlando, Eamon Tuohy, John Kenny, Dorothy Beck, Anthony D'Angelis, Joseph Messana, James T. Mulligan, Charels Prancl, Genevieve Prancl, Derek Stadler, Jeffery Wallick, Michael Kremler, Steven Lovella, Orlando Morales, Anthony Skuza, Chris Younghane, Roger Haddad, William Hopkins, Robert Renner, Brian Egan, John Huber, Thomas Kennedy, Aurora Shea, Rita Bergin, Martha.,Juan Medrano,Sandra Martinez, Oscar Martinez, Marta Romero, Jose O. Ochoa, Giovanna Arteaga Suran, Alvaro Melendez, Olga Ventura, Jose Ventura, Delfina Hernandez, Christina Diaz and Milagro Blanco

What do Ushers do? –  without trying to be comprehensive, we can list some of the task of a minister of hospitality:

• Serves at the same mass they choose every Sunday with the holiday masses the exception.
• Is present or provides a substitute for all assignments.
• Arrives early and spends time in private prayer.
• Reads in advance the scriptures for the day  (Since he or she may be distracted during the liturgy of the word.).
• Checks the neatness of the church, picks up tissue, paper etc.
• Straightens missalettes or song books.
• Is properly attired and groomed.
• Stands by an entrance and greets people, especially looking to welcome strangers and making them feel at home.
• Invites and/or gives directions to those who will carry the gifts to the altar.
• Seats people at appropriate times once mass begins. (Holidays only).
• Does not move around during the readings.
• Takes his or hers reserved seat in the back as soon as late comings subside, and continues to participate in the mass.
• Readies the collection baskets, and takes up the collection with kindness and dignity.
• Helps as needed, during the distribution of the Eucharist.
• Stands near an exit with bulletins.
• Wishes people a good day and send them home with a smile.
• Checks the church for any valuables left behind.