Our Mother of Sorrows - Johnstown, PA 15905


OMOS Parish Office
415 Tioga Street
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 535-7646
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OMOS School
430 Tioga Street
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 539-5315
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Liturgical Ministries

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If you are interested in any of the following Ministries, please click on 'Contact Us' to request further information.

Liturgy Committee
This is a standing committee under the Parish Council responsible for the promotion of the liturgical life within the faith community along with Bishop Joseph and the clergy of the parish.

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
Assist in distributing the Body and Blood of Christ during all Masses as well as to the homebound and hospita

Ministry of Reader
Lectors proclaim the Scripture Readings and announce the General Intercessions at Mass daily and on the weekends. Weekend lectors join the entrance procession and all are responsible for securing a substitute when unable to fulfill assignm

Ministry of Altar Servers
Service of young people and adults within the parish in preparing and celebrating the Mass. This opportunity is open to all students starting in 5th grade.

Ministry of Consolation
An organization that extends the support of the entire OMOS family to parishioners who have lost loved ones through death. A baked item or card is provided at the time of the funeral and notes of support are sent through out the following year.

Ministry of Hospitality
Responsible for welcoming, seating, collection, presentation of the gifts, assistance and bulletin distribution at all Masses.

Environment Committee
Prepares and maintains the floral offering at the altar and other decorations throughout the church. Volunteers are welcome.

Ministry of Cantors, Instrumentalist and Psalmists
The Cantor leads singing at Sunday and Holy Day Masses. The Psalmist proclaims the Responsorial Psalm between Readings. Sacred Music takes all forms and leads worship in many appropriate ways. Those who play keyboard or other instruments are encouraged to use these gifts for God's praise when able.

Contemporary Choir
Leads sacred music with various instrumental accompaniment on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 11:30 AM Mass.
 
Funeral Choir
Provides song leadership at Funeral Masses.

Traditional Choir
Sings weekly at the 9:30 AM Sunday Mass and at other special Liturgies throughout the year.

Handbell Choir


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