Meet and Greet

• A primary duty of ushers is to meet and greet parishioners as they enter the church. It is important for ushers to warmly welcome familiar faces as well as visitors, so that all feel welcome. At the same time, ushers are tasked with seeing that worshipers enter into the sanctuary quietly and respectfully without disturbing silent prayer or causing a distraction. If there is a song sheet or a program for the service, ushers distribute it to parishioners as they enter. If the church is particularly crowded, ushers help people find available seats.
  
  

Offertory Presentation

• Ushers normally select a family before Mass to make the Offertory presentation. The Offertory is the presentation of the collection plate money and the bread and wine to the priest before Communion. If a family is not available to make the presentation, ushers are responsible for completing this task.
  
  

Comfort and Safety

• Ushers also have the duty to maintain climate control during Mass. It is easy for the temperature inside the sanctuary to fluctuate drastically, as it is filled with and emptied of bodies. Some churches are equipped with a climate control system, which ushers have to periodically consult if there are concerns or complaints about the temperature. Ushers also have to be familiar with sound systems in case there is a need for immediate help in the middle of a service. In addition, should an emergency occur, an usher would be responsible for calling 911 for help and keeping parishioners calm and composed.
  
  

Weekly Bulletins

• Ushers also distribute weekly bulletins or other papers to members of the congregation as they file out of the sanctuary. At this time, ushers wish everyone a blessed week. They then enter the sanctuary to clean up the church, collecting any papers or objects left behind in the pews so that the church is ready for the next service.