LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

 

Liturgy Committee

Plans, implements, and evaluates parish prayer and worship.  Develop celebration  and meaningful liturgical and para-liturgical services (services other than Masses)  for the parish.  Membership may include representation from among Lectors, Lay     Eucharistic Ministers, Music Ministry and other members-at-large that express an interest.

             Contact Person:            Sandy Mattson             693-6545

 

Altar Servers

Assist in the celebration of Sunday and Holy Day liturgies.  Training sessions are provided.  Ages nine (9) and older are encouraged to participate.

             Contact Person:            Steve Hansford             684-9554

 

Art & Environment

Decorates both inside and outside of the Church for Liturgical Seasons

             Contact Person:            Jeannie Novotny                       642-6299

 

Ecumenical Representatives

Fosters unity and cooperation between Protestant and Catholic Churches. Attends  the LARCUM (Lutheran, Anglican, Roman Catholic and United Methodist) Conference each year and provides the ecumenical prayer each week.

             Contact Persons:          Bob and JoAnn Gallagher         693-6491

 

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist

Assists in the distribution of the Eucharist at weekend and weekday liturgies.  Must be an adult, confirmed Catholic at least 16 years old and in good standing in the Roman Catholic Church. Must participate in a training session.  Requires new  commissioning each year.

             Contact Person:            Jeannie Novotny                       642-6299

 

Lectors

Read scriptural passages to congregation as part of the Liturgy of the Word.  Must  participate in a training session.  Requires new commissioning each year.

             Contact Person:            Tom Bernard                            695-2692

  

Mass Coordinator/Sacristan

Ensure that the altar is ready for the celebration of Eucharist to include   preparation of vessels, sacramentary and lectionary.  Additionally, the Mass  coordinator launders altar cloths, purificators, has priest’s vestments dry cleaned and oversees the order of the sacristy.

 

Ministers of Hospitality

Arrive early to Mass of choice to greet and welcome parishioners and guest  arriving for the Celebration of the Eucharist.

             Contact Persons: Mary Lou & Chuck Villa       642-7485 charlesvillasr@yahoo.com

 

Music

            Instrumentalist – participate in the liturgy by playing a musical instrument in  which you have been trained; e.g. trumpet, violin, guitar or flute. Must audition

             Choir – Sing at one of the weekend liturgies each week and participate in special music programs during the Christmas and Easter seasons.  Must attend rehearsals

             Director of Music Ministry:          Kitty Witty                   642-6990

 

Usher

Greet people enter the sanctuary to attend Mass, assist in seating, help with offertory collection, and ensure a smooth flow to and from Eucharistic stations.  Additionally, ushers register new parishioners after Mass and assist in any             emergency situation.

                        Contact Person:            Tom Fauber                 725-1581