Ushers are particularly attentive ministers who supervise the periphery of the sanctuary before, during and after Mass. They help members of the assembly find appropriate seating on special occasions such as Christmas Eve, including showing participants where they can stand when the seating areas are full. They are trained to provide assistance in cases of medical stress during the Mass. They prevent the dangerous situation developing where we might have too many people entering the church. They coordinate with emergency personnel during church services where emergencies have arisen. 

They also collect the proceeds from the Offertory and assure that those who are presenting the gifts in the Offertory Procession have the correct gifts to carry up in the procession.

This is an important and highly regarded ministry that assures the smooth and appropriate conduct of the people during Mass.