Ministry List

Below you will find the ministries that are currently active here at the Cathedral.

Formation and Programming includes the various ways you can find the support you may need to assist you on your spiritual journey with Christ. These include individual formation events, as well as formation opportunities for the whole family.

Liturgical Ministries include being involved during the Mass and sharing your time and talents with others while growing in your personal relationship with Christ.

Volunteer Opportunities include various groups and organizations in which you can become a part of and volunteer your time and talents to further promote the mission of the Church.

If you are interested in any of these ministries, please complete the form at the bottom of this page. Your information will be forwarded to a member of our Parish Staff who will then put you into contact with the appropriate person.

Formation and Programming

Adult Faith Formation & Programming
Consider joining us for any of the adult faith formation programs throughout the year. For more information, please visit https://spicathedral.org/adult-faith/.

Alpha Ministry
Are you looking to grow in your faith or are you willing to provide radical hospitality to those searching and seeking? We could use your help at Alpha! For more information, email Vicki Compton, Coordinator of Faith Formation and Mission, at [email protected].

Bereavement Ministry
Cathedral parish is host to Grief Share, a weekly grief support group. If you, or someone you know, would like help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend, please join us. For more information or to participate, please visit https://spicathedral.org/grief-share/.

Bible Study
If you would like the opportunity to learn more about your faith through Scripture, then this ministry is for you. The particular study changes throughout the year and all are welcome to join! For more information, please contact the Parish Office at 217-522-3342.

Family of Faith Program
Our Family of Faith program is an innovative and family-centric faith formative learning opportunity. Join us as a participating family or a volunteer! Visit https://spicathedral.org/family-of-faith/ for more information or to register.

Liturgical Ministries

Altar Server
Altar Servers may be called upon to serve in any number of situations including Sunday Mass or weekday Mass celebrations, funeral liturgies, Eucharistic Adoration, or any other public worship service in the church. The Altar Server is an extension of the community’s need to participate actively in the celebration of the church’s public ministry.

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are called upon to distribute Holy Communion during Mass when more than the ordained, or ordinary, ministers (bishop, priest, deacon) are needed. Extraordinary Ministers may also take communion to the sick or homebound. To be a servant of God through this ministry requires that you bring a strong faith, a reverence to the sacrament, and an inclusiveness of others as the foundation of your ministry.

Greeter/Usher
Our Greeters and Ushers fulfill an important role in the church. They welcome parishioners and visitors alike and assist those with special needs before, during and after mass. They gather the offerings, provide hospitality, and distribute the parish bulletin following Mass.

Lector
The ministry of Lector calls those with strong faith and good communication skills to proclaim the Word of God. This responsibility is not to be accepted carelessly; as a proclaimer of the Word, a reader doesn’t just read the scriptures aloud, but becomes the vessel for the dialogue between God and His people. Prayerful preparation is essential.

Music Ministry
The Cathedral Choir sings every Sunday at the 10:00 Mass and for various special services throughout the year, including Christmas, Holy Week, and various diocesan celebrations. Repertoire extends from Gregorian Chant to newly written compositions. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings 7:00-8:30 pm in the choir rehearsal room in the school, and warm-ups are at 9:15 a.m. before the Sunday morning liturgy. For more information, email Mark Gifford, Director of Music, at [email protected].

Prayer Wall Team

The Cathedral offers an online prayer wall for individuals to anonymously post their special intentions and prayer requests. This prayer wall is monitored regularly by a group of parishioners who are dedicated to keeping these intentions in their daily prayers. For more information, contact Haley Bentel, Coordinator of Communications, at [email protected].

Volunteer Opportunities

Cathedral Council of Catholic Women
Join the women of the Cathedral in fellowship and fun! The CCCW hosts a variety of events during the year which supports the Mission of the Cathedral and scholarships for Cathedral families. All women of the parish are welcome! For more information, please contact the Parish Office at 217-522-3342.

Homebound Ministry
Are you someone with a heart for service and hospitality? Join the Homebound Ministry to help support Cathedral’s homebound community and accompany those in need. Contact the Parish Office for more information at 217-522-3342.

Hospitality/Parish Events
Are you interested and able to help with hospitality for special events? The Cathedral is host to many special events and Liturgies throughout the year! We could use your time and talents in building up disciples at Cathedral. For more information, contact the Parish Office at 217-522-3342.

Knights of Columbus Father Augustine Tolton Council #16126
Charity has been the first principle of the Knights of Columbus since its founding. Join these Catholic men of faith and charitable action. They host a variety of service opportunities and events throughout the year which help support the Cathedral. For more information, please visit http://www.kofc16126.org/.

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