At the end of the Mass, mostly unnoticed, an Usher helps keep the Church tidy by doing a quick walkabout and picking up obvious litter and any items left behind.
Most importantly, an Usher is concerned with people. He or she is a newcomer's first contact with our parish community; a welcoming and familiar face to everone; someone to turn to if special help is required (for example, if someone requires Communion to be brought to them because of mobility problems); someone who helps if a member of the congregation is taken ill.
Ushing is a fulfilling way to help if you wish to be active in the parish community but have little time to offer; come to your usual Mass two minutes early to check that things are in place, take another two minutes at the end for a quick tidy of your section, and attend a meeting once a year to discuss how to keep the Mass flowing smoothly.