Adult servers participate with the Priest in performing various parts of the liturgy. They assist the Sacris­tan with preparing the altar, lighting the candles and other tasks as assigned. Adult altar servers assist at weekday Masses and at funerals. Training is conducted several times each year.

Contact	Jack Lavelle 923-3163 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Altar servers participate with the Priest in performing various parts of the liturgy. They assist the Sacris­tan with preparing the altar, lighting the candles and other tasks as assigned. All funerals and memorial services are arranged with Mary Maxwell and/or Mary Bonacci in the parish office. The services are always held in the Chapel at 9:30 a.m.

Contact	Jack Lavelle 923-3163 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sacristans prepare the vestments for the celebrant, set up the altar, and prepare the sacramental and lectionary for all masses. They maintain the holy water font and various candles in the sanctuary. They are also responsible for the maintenance of all altar cloths and the celebrants’ linens and arrange for their cleaning and repair.

Contact	Mary Bonacci 923-4290 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Altar servers participate with the Priest in performing various parts of the liturgy. They assist the Sacris­tan with preparing the altar, lighting the candles and other tasks as assigned. The youth ministry is open to all children who have been baptized and have made their First Holy Communion. Youth altar servers assist at weekend Masses, weddings and other special liturgies.

Contact	Fr. Jan Antonik 941-923-1691 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Arts and Liturgical Environment Commission provides leadership in setting the environment of the church during all the liturgical seasons. Its major responsibilities include decorating for the liturgical seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week, Easter and other special parish and feast days.

Contact	Bonnie & George Feise 941-925-4663 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The main goal of the Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion Commission is to assist the clergy in the distribution of Holy Communion within the Catholic community of St. Thomas More so as to ensure that all Catholics, within the parish boundaries, desiring to receive Holy Communion are offered that opportunity at least weekly. Ministers distribute Holy Communion at all Masses and on a daily basis as well as seven nursing homes and the homebound parishioners.

Contact	Mary Bonacci 941-923-4290 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The children gather in a private group for about 20 minutes between the opening prayer and the prepa­ration of the gifts during Mass. This enables them to share the readings and the gospel with a group of their own peers. The program is open to all children Pre-K through 4th grade and is available at the 9:45 and 11:30 Masses each Sunday excluding major holidays.

Contact	Lisa Picchi 941-929-1411 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Minister of Hospitality greets, welcome and assist the faithful as they gather for worship. They assist in seating parishioners, help at the offertory, appoint and assist gift bearers, and direct the com­munion process. They are trained to handle any emergencies that may occur.

Contact	Charlie Ballschmieder 941-918-9218 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Lectors proclaim the Word of God at the Holy Mass in a clear, persuasive manner with an interpretive empha­sis so that the faithful may discover anew God’s Word, live in our assembly.

Contact	Gail Pettit 941-377-4417 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Sacristans open the church and prepare the Chapel or Church for Mass. They keep track of and order hosts, wine, candles etc. as needed. They check in with the different ministries to make sure all are covered. (Lectors, Altar Servers etc.)

Contact	Mary Bonacci 941-923-4290 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it