Until 1973, being an Acolyte referred to the being a cleric in Minor Orders, specifically the highest of the four minor orders in the Western Church. Today the term Acolyte refers to Altar Servers, Candle Bearers and Cross Bearers.

All young men and women of the parish, third-grade and older may become Acolytes. You must be a part of our Youth Program which includes attending Mass on all Sundays and Holy Days of obligation, attend our Catechetical program and be a young Catholic role model to others.

Training sessions are held frequently throughout the year, usually at 5:00 pm on Wednesdays. Notice of training is in the bulletin. Our acolytes are among the best!

Contact: Deacon Rick Moser (307) 587-2567

During the readings and the homily at the weekend Masses at St. Anthony's, volunteers read and discuss God's Word at a child's level (ages 4–8). All materials are provided.

Volunteers welcome! Anyone interested in helping out, please call. Please note the Diocese of Cheyenne requires all volunteers (1) to have completed Background Checks, and (2) to have taken a Safe Environment Training Course before beginning this ministry.

Contact: DRE Kellie Edwards (307) 587-3388

This is one of the most awesome ministries in which a lay person is allowed to participate. As a Lector he/she proclaims — not just reads — the holy word to the entire assembly during Mass. As an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, he/she, holding the real, living Jesus in his/her hands, distributes the Body or Blood of Jesus to the congregation.

Adults age eighteen (18) or older may volunteer to serve as a Lector or Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. Candidates must be practicing Catholics in good standing. One has the opportunity to choose to serve as a Lector only, as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion only, or both. This should be made known to the Parish Office when you apply for candidacy to this ministry.

Training of individuals for this ministry is done by the Pastor about twice a year or as the need for additional ministers arises. Following the training, the Pastor must submit the name(s) of the successful candidate(s) to the Bishop requesting him to issue a mandate allowing the candidate(s) to serve in this capacity. Mandates are usually issued for a period of three (3) years and then must be renewed. From time to time, Father will hold additional training sessions for all Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers of Holu Communion — those who are already mandated and others who hope to become mandated.

Service schedules are prepared assigning each individual to the various weekends and holy days, and designating them as either a Lector or Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion for the particular weekend/Holy Day Mass.

Contact: Parish Office (307) 587-3388

Volunteers attempt to visit and bring Holy Eucharist at least once a week to the homebound, the sick, the aged, and the hospitalized. The Pastor attempts to visit the above and bring the Sacraments of Healing when needed and again once a month.

To be a recipient of this ministry, call the Parish Office (307) 587-3388. New laws prohibit hospitals from releasing names of patients. Friends and relatives of someone admitted to the hospital must notify the rectory to inform us.

To be a volunteer, please call the Parish Office (307) 587-3388. The Diocese of Cheyenne requires all volunteers (1) to have completed Background Checks, and (2) to have taken a Safe Environment Training Course before beginning this ministry.

Contact: Deacon Joe Bush (307) 250-5494

Music is a gift from God, one that blesses us continually. A perfect voice is not required nor is prior experience. A heart to sing and bring that precious element to our Liturgy is all that is required.

• Main Parish Choir
• Children's Choir (8 – 12)
• Hispanic Choir
• Schola (chant/sacred/Latin)
• Praise & Worship Team
• Music Team
• Cantors

Contact: Music & Choir Director Patricia Wormington (307) 213-0229