Agua Viva Prayer Group
Members meet to praise and pray to God and to proclaim His Word. The whole family is welcome. Call Douglas Cruz at 919-883-6374, or Ana Maria Alvarado (919) 929-8139.

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Altar Servers
The role of the Altar Server is to assist the presider during Liturgical celebrations. Volunteers supervise existing Altar Servers and train new servers (4th grade and up) for Masses and ceremonies. Call Margarita Sanchez at 919-619-6616.

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Baptism Preparation
Help parents and godparents prepare for responsibilities and liturgy of this first Sacrament. Volunteers present Church teachings and responsibilities as well as logistics of the baptismal liturgy. Meetings are held the first Friday of every month. Call or email Gulnara Trauco at 919-370-7831.

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Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)
Children ages 4-8 years gather during the homily at Sunday Mass to hear and reflect on the Word of God, and to pray according to their age of faith development. Call or email Sara Vidal at 919-923-5000.

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Equipo Pastoral
A vehicle of evangelization by which our Latino population can express itself, live, and grow in its faith in its own language. We look to promote an atmosphere where the community can interact spiritually and socially and help St.Thomas More become a united, multicultural parish. Call or email Xiomara Boyce at 919-942-6239.

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Eucharistic Ministers
Members assist the presider in distributing the Eucharist at all Masses. Some also minister to the sick and homebound. Ongoing training is offered. Call or email Humberto Torres at 919-761-6383.

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Funeral Committee
Members provide receptions for families who have funeral Masses or ceremonies at STM. Volunteers plan, prepare food, set up, serve and clean up after receptions. Ministry leader position is available. Call or email Xiomara Boyce at 919-942-6239.

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Hospital Visitation
 

Members visit and bring the Eucharist to Catholics who are in UNC and Duke Hospitals and wish to receive Holy Communion. Call Ismael Galvan at 919-923-5217.

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Hospitality and Welcome
Members help with welcome receptions for new parishioners, make welcome packages, and call newly registered members. Call Eleno Gonzalez at 919-933-2165.

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Lectors
Lectors proclaim God’s word in readings at weekend and Holy Day Masses. Training for all lectors is held annually and individually as needed. Call or email Jackie Celaya at 919-969-2562.

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Marriage Preparation
An annual event providing free health screening and information, targeting the area’s Spanish speaking population. This is a married couple ministry that serves to support engaged couples preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony. During the six months of preparation, the married couples help engaged couples complete forms required by the Diocese, share their experience of their sacramental married life with the engaged couple, and spend several evenings helping interpret the FOCCUS tool engaged couples take to prepare for their upcoming wedding and lifetime together. Call or email Gladys Morris at 919-732-3101.

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Mass Coordinators
Members ensure that Altar Servers, Lectors, lighting, sound, candles, and all elements are ready for celebration of the Mass. Call or email Gerardo Celaya at 919-260-6215, or Juan Ramirez at (919) 968-6837.

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Quinceañeras
Volunteers help with the preparations, rehearsals and Masses for the Quinceañeras. Call Maria Guadalupe Ariza at at 919-928-0166.

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RCIA (Initiation Ministry)
The catechumenate provides pastoral formation and guidance aimed at training in the Christian life those adults who are seeking baptism in the Catholic Church. The entire community is invited to participate in the celebration of this sacrament of initiation. Call or email Juanita Rossi at 919-259-3818, or Hugo Martinez Mederos at (919) 951-9544.

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Sister Parish Steering Committee
Members promote evangelization between our Hispanic and non-Hispanic parishioners while strengthening the ties with Santa Cruz, our parish sister in Juventino Rosas in Guanajuato, Mexico. Call or email Mauricio Castro at 919-423-6332 or Ken Reeb at 919-918-3536.

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St. Cecilia Choir
Open to men and women who want to lead the congregation in the songs of the Liturgy, to prepare psalms, and to teach new songs. New members receive training. Call or email Marianne Kremer at 919-929-2059. 

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Wedding Committee
Volunteers assist with wedding rehearsals and the ceremonies. Training provided. Call or email Soleir Gordon-Shaefer at 919-302-9743. 

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Young Adults
A sense of community is fostered for Catholics over 18 years (in their 20s and 30s) who want to meet for discussion about issues in the Catholic Church and incorporate activities to encourage fellowship, spiritual growth, and participation in community service. Ministry Leader position is available. Call or email Xiomara Boyce at 919-942-6239. 

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