Liturgical Ministries

St. Catherine Adult Choir

Mark Adrian (206) 524-8800 ext. 105
The St. Catherine adult choir inspires and uplifts us as we worship together at the 10:30 am Sunday Mass. The choir sings a variety of traditional and contemporary music, and is open to singers of all skill levels high school age and older. There is no audition. Vast musical experience is not required, just a generous heart and the ability to carry a tune. Rehearsals are held weekly on Thursdays from 7:00 – 8:40 pm in the church.

Saturday Vigil Ensemble 5pm

Mark Adrian (206) 524-8800 ext. 105
Singers and instrumentalists of all ages are invited to help lead this evening liturgy in song. Those with any level of musical ability and interest are encouraged to consider this ministry. Rehearsals are held every Saturday from 4 – 5 pm, with Mass immediately following.

Instrumentalists

Mark Adrian (206) 524-8800 ext. 105
Individuals who are proficient at an instrument are encouraged to meet with the Pastoral Assistant for Music to determine the best fit for your talent. Percussion, flute, trumpet, clarinet, strings – all are encouraged to participate in this music ministry to inspire, lead and support the singing during liturgical services.

Cantors

Mark Adrian (206) 524-8800 ext. 105
Cantors serve in the dual roles of song-leader and psalmist for liturgical celebrations. The cantor is a skilled vocal musician as well as a “minister of the Word” when proclaiming the responsorial Psalm. Those interested in this unique ministry are encouraged to meet with the Pastoral Assistant for Music.

St. Catherine Children’s Choirs

Mark Adrian (206) 524-8800 ext. 105
This choir also rehearses weekly from September through May, singing at the first Saturday of the month 5:00 pm Vigil Mass, Christmas Eve, and other special occasions. The Hildegard choir is comprised of 3rd through 8th graders and rehearses on Monday mornings from 7:45 – 8:30; the St. Cecilia choir is for students in Kindergarten through 3rd grades and rehearses on Thursday afternoons from 3:00 – 3:45. (3rd graders can choose between the two choirs.)

Liturgy Committee

Virginia Curulla (425) 643-0309
The Liturgy Committee meets monthly to plan our weekend Masses, feast days and special liturgical events. The committee studies the readings for the Sundays and feast days and liturgical seasons and works together to provide liturgies that are prayerful, challenging and invite participation. The committee works with liturgical ministries to train and support ministers.

Environment

Carol Landgraf (206) 524-6722
The environment team plans, creates and places the decorations in the church, the gathering space and outside as each season requires. This may include banners, drapes, altar cloths, flowers, plants and other special decorations as needed. Many people are needed to make our church look its best throughout the different liturgical seasons. Everyone’s input is valued and every bit of help is appreciated. Many hands make an easier job and a more beautiful expression of who we are as a people of God at St. Catherine.

Altar Servers

Victoria Ries (206) 524-8800 ext. 104
Altar servers serve an important function in our Sunday and weekday masses. They assist the priest and the assembly by leading the procession, holding the book, preparing the table, being attentive and participating actively, and helping as needed.

Eucharistic Ministers

Brian Solack (425) 357-6508
Eucharist Ministers are those parishioners who assist the priest in the distribution of  communion. They have special reverence for the presence of Christ in the Eucharist and in the community. They reverence each person as a member of the Body of Christ as they offer them the Body of Christ or the Blood of Christ. They also assist in the set up for mass and the cleansing of the cups and bowls after mass.

Lectors

Joe Bringman (206) 359-8501
The parish lectors proclaim the Word of God as transmitted through the Old Testament Scriptures and the non-Gospel portions of the New Testament (i.e., the epistles, the Acts of the Apostles and the Book of Revelation) and lead the assembly in the Prayers of the Faithful. During Holy Week, the lectors also assist in the reading of the Passion. Different groups of parishioners serve as lectors for weekend Masses and for weekday Masses. The weekend lectors also are responsible for the readings at the evening Mass on Holy Days of Obligation. In addition, some of the parish youth are invited to serve as lectors approximately once each month during the school year at the Saturday evening Mass and at the Easter Vigil service.

Ushers

Ushers are responsible for taking up the collection at mass, finding people to bring up the gifts and distributing the bulletins after mass. They also assist in welcoming people to mass. They help people find a seat and guide the communion procession when needed.

Greeters

Loida Olivas (206) 255-3754
Greeters set the tone for the liturgy by welcoming people to our celebrations. Consider serving as a greeter once a month. This is a good ministry for families as well as adults.