Encounter Christ, be Formed in Him, & Proclaim Him to all.
Prayer & Worship
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It was the mission of Jesus to welcome the poor, the lonely, the sick, the grieving, and all of us! Now, as ministers of Prayer & Worship at Divine Mercy, our main ministry is to WELCOME all who come to celebrate with us.
Divine Mercy Parish offers numerous opportunities to become a minister during any of our Masses. Enrollment is simple and scheduling preferences are managed by you. We make it easy for you to be a minister with the parish so that you can help welcome fellow parishioners in the celebration. Contact the office to join us in any of our ministries, 414-762-6810.
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Ways to serve at divine mercy
Altar Server –Young people in fourth grade and up to adults can assist with the Mass on Sundays, Holy Days, Funerals and other occasions. each week. Training is provided and new servers are paired with more experienced servers. Servers can choose preferred Sunday Mass times and are typically scheduled about twice a month. Serving for other occasions is on a voluntary basis and may require additional training. Students can also volunteer to serve for school Mass.
Art & Environment – Help beautify the Church during our liturgical seasons.
Eucharistic Minister – Eucharistic ministers administer the Bread of Life and Blood of Christ to parishioners during Mass. Ministers may choose which Mass times they which to serve. Training takes less than one hour. Ministers are also needed to take the Eucharistic to those homebound parishioners unable to attend Mass in person, and take the Eucharist to those in hospitalized or nursing homes.
Lector –Proclaim the sacred scriptures during the Liturgy of the Word. Enables the Church to hear the Word of God more clearly and receive it with more open hearts.
Adult Choir – Adults and young people (15 years and up) lead the worshipping assembly in sacred song. The Choir sings at 9:30- Sunday Masses from September to June, Holy Days of obligation, and any other special celebration that arises.
Youth Choir – Children in grades 3-8 sing at Mass once a month from September to May, and for other special occasions.
Cantor – Adults and young people aged 15 and older lead the congregation in song.
Instrumentalist – Competent musicians who enhance the assembly’s song.
Sacristan – Prior to Mass, prepare the various elements used and after Mass, clean up and secure the Church. Requires about an hour of time before Mass and 20 – 30 minutes afterwards.
Usher – The Usher Ministry is responsible for welcoming parishioners and guests, answering any questions, being attentive to any special needs or circumstances, taking up the Offertory Collection, directing the Communion Procession, and handing out church bulletins while extending well wishes at the end of Mass. Commitment to ushering is flexible, but serving at least every other week is appreciated. Ushers should arrive 20 minutes before Mass and leave after the Church and Gathering Space have emptied. The Usher Ministry is open to all parishioners and family members who have received the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist. If you are interested in joining us or have questions, please contact Jim Marsh at: [email protected].
Adoration Anchor- Commit to an hour or more in front of the Blessed Sacrament each Wednesday, and/or the quarterly 24 Hour Eucharistic Adoration offerings.
Video Screen Minister – Runs the announcements and Mass slides during weekend liturgies and Holy Days. Arrive 10-15 minutes before Mass starts. Training is required before starting the ministry.
DM Altar Society (DMAS) – A Ministry of men, women and children dedicated to the continual care of Divine Mercy Church and its adjoining areas. Our Mission includes:
Weekly light cleaning of the Sanctuary, Sacristies, Choir Area, Church Alcoves, Reconciliation Room, Crying Room, Balcony and Gathering Space.
Semiannual or as needed deep cleaning.
Light maintenance when appropriate and or informing maintenance personnel of items needing attention.
All parishioners are welcome to join DMAS and contribute their time and talent. We are asking for a weekly time commitment of 1 to 2 hours. The more volunteers we have available for this mission, the more we can job share. Scheduling is based on Church activities and is therefore fluent. If you are interested in being a part of this essential ministry, please contact Jim Marsh at [email protected]. Thank you.
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Ministry Scheduler is a website that makes managing your ministry schedule easy. Once you have signed up for one or more ministries, you can use your personalized ministry website to update your contact information, adjust your Mass preferences, and request substitutes.
Quick Link can also be found at the top of the web site: Ministry Scheduler.
If you have forgotten your log-in information, please contact the Parish Office. -
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Here are some great links for anyone who loves Liturgy and the Church!
This link to the US Catholic Bishop's liturgical calendar features links to readings and daily reflections. Great for lectors!
The archdiocese of Milwaukee has links that can answer many of your questions about the Catholic Faith.
Get your Catholic news straight from the top!
A great set of reflections for every Sunday of the year! Look at the readings from many perspectives.
Stay up to date on Catholic News!
Learn how to say the Divine Mercy Chaplet using Rosary beads, or pray along with the chaplet online.
Learn about St. Faustina Kowalska, who gave us the Divine Mercy image and chaplet
The publisher of our hymnals, with links to music.