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LITURGY
& MUSIC
ADULT CHOIR
The choir leads the sung prayer of the church and helps the assembly to
pray. The choir sings regularly for the 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass and for
special liturgies throughout the church year. The choir season runs from
September through May. Members are volunteer who are expected to make a
commitment to attend rehearsals on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and
liturgies on a regular basis.
ART &
ENVIRONMENT
This group is a subcommittee of the Liturgy Committee. They provide the
expertise for the environment and decorations for liturgical seasons and
feasts in order to heighten the awareness of the festive, solemn, or
penitential nature of these seasons. Meetings are scheduled within the
Liturgy Committee and as needed.
DEACONS
The Greek word "diakonia" describes the main purpose and
function of a deacon; it is to be one of service or charity to others.
Our parish currently has three deacons ordained to serve the people of
the parish community. They baptize and witness weddings, counsel and
proclaim the Word of God. They serve the community in many ways, as well
as celebrating ceremonies at the altar and assisting the pastor.
EUCHARISTIC
MINISTERS
Eucharistic Ministers are members of the parish who appointed, assist in
distribution of Communion during liturgical services and bring the
Eucharist to shut-ins.
2010 Distributor and Lector Schedule (Saturday, 5pm)
2010 Distributor and Lector Schedule (Sunday, 9am)
2010 Distributor and Lector Schedule (Sunday, 11am)
FUNERAL CHOIR
The funeral choir is an ad hoc group, which assembles to lead the
congregation in singing and responding at funeral liturgies. There are no
scheduled rehearsals. Those who are able to attend come ten minutes
before each funeral and sit in the front of the church. A telephone
committee contacts those who wish to participate on a regular basis.
HAND BELL CHOIR
The Hand Bell Choir is another extension of the music ministry. The
ringing of bells adds a joyful sound to liturgies and special
celebrations.
LECTORS
Lectors proclaim the Word of God as contained in the readings during liturgical
services.
LITURGY COMMITTEE
This committee shall strive to bring the parish to a deeper understanding
of Christian worship. It will also work toward developing the forms of
worship and liturgical ministries needed in the parish. The committee meets on the first
Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. September through June.
MARIAN DEVOTIONS
Every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. during the month of October.
Every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. during the month of May.
ROSARY
Each morning at 8:25 and on Sunday 20 minutes before the 9:00 a.m.
Mass.
SACRISTY COMMITTEE
These parish volunteers are in charge of keeping the Sanctuary,
servers vesting room, choir room, cry room, and the sacristy clean. This
is done each Friday morning on a rotating basis.
SERVERS
The young members of our parish represent the people of God at the
altar by assisting the priest during Mass celebrations, as well as at
weddings and funerals. OLPH School and PSR students are trained in the
spring of their fifth grade year. Schedules are passed out bi-monthly.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Every Friday during Lent at 7:00 p.m. in the Church.
USHERS (Greeters)
Our ushers greet and welcome people to our liturgies. They escort people
to their seats and collect the Sunday offering. They also direct people
for the reception of Holy Communion.
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