1. Remember that you are a minister of hospitality, welcoming and attending to the comfort of the assembly. Please arrive 15 minutes before Mass starts. If you are the only usher scheduled, please find someone to assist you. Wear the Usher name tags so that anyone needing assistance can identify an usher.
2. Open wide the foyer doors (both). Check temperature; open windows as required.
3. Ensure collection baskets are in place.
4. Ring the bell five minutes before the scheduled time of the celebration.
5. Monitor those seated upstairs particularly unaccompanied children at the 4:30 pm. Mass.
6. After Mass deposit collection in cash bags found in sacristy then place on safe in the room next to the office. Lock the door.
7. At Masses with Children(s Liturgy notify teachers at the end of the homily so children can return.
8. Be prepared to assist new parishioners by providing registration forms found at the entrances. Place completed forms in collection basket.
9. Please ensure that an usher is at each entrance following Mass to hand out bulletins BEFORE the blessing.
10. Straighten hymnals, missals and pick up items for lost and found box.
11. Sweep steps of leaves or sprinkle salt from saltboxes as weather dictates.
12. Please read the fire emergency procedures posted on the bulletin board and be prepared at all times.
13. In the event of fire an usher will stand at the door leading to the basement at the entrance to the church and at the annex door. When everyone has exited the church the usher must check all rooms to verify that everyone has vacated the building.
14. If you are unable to honor your scheduled time please contact a replacement.
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