Altar Servers reverently assist the celebrant and/or deacon during Sunday and daily Masses and at special liturgies throughout the year.

If you or your child wish to become an altar server, please contact: Father James Glasgow at 301-424-5550 or email the parish office at stmaryrockville@yahoo.com.

Lectors proclaim the Word of God clearly and understandably so that all who hear may respond.

If you wish to consider this ministry, please contact: George Griffin at 301-309-0095.


Music Ministry

The Ministry of Music provides music during weekend Masses, holy days, weddings, funerals and Reconciliation services. Parishioners are invited to share their musical talents with the rest of the congregation through this ministry.

Choirs

We have a children's choir which sings at the 9:00 am Mass and the adult choir which sings at the 10:30 am Mass.

Cantors

Cantors are individuals who lead the congregation in song at weekend Masses.

If you wish to consider this ministry, please contact: Cele Galczynski at 301-424-5550, x30.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

These lay people, sometimes referred to as Eucharistic Ministers, assist the priest in distributing the Eucharist at Mass.  They also serve by bringing communion to parishioners who reside in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or in their own homes and unable to get to church. 

If you wish to consider this ministry, please contact: Dana Baker at 301-949-6614.

Ushers

Ushers are sometimes referred to as "greeters" as they greet those coming into the church for Mass, help seat congregants, offer assistance to those in need, distribute parish bulletins, take up the collection, and distribute other materials as needed.

If you wish to consider this ministry, please contact: John Durbin at 301-762-4179.

Sacristans

Sacristans assist, facilitate, and provide support and coordination for other liturgical ministries. In addition, they make the necessary preparations for liturgical activities.

If you wish to consider this ministry, please contact: Cele Galczynski at 301-424-5550 x30.

Eucharistic Adoration

Our parish has Eucharistic Adoration Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 6:00 pm.  This ministry offers an opportunity to pray before the real presence of Christ's Body and Blood in the Blessed Sacrament.

If you would like to sign up for an hour, please contact: Joe Murphy at 301-762-2418.

Ministry to the Sick/Homebound

Please contact the parish office (301-424-5550) if you would like to serve or you know someone who needs visitation or the Eucharist brought to them.

Arimatheans

Volunteers are retired men of the parish who assist the priests at the time of funerals in helping to prepare the church.

If you wish to consider this ministry, please contact: Cele Galczynski. at 301-424-5550 X 30.