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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 10:00 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.
2007-08 Distributor and Lector
Schedule
Saturday, 5pm Mass
Sunday, 9am Mass
Sunday, 11am Mass
Attention Eucharistic
Ministers:
Please save this date, Saturday,
October 18, 2008
for the Morning of Reflection which is being planned for you by our
Liturgy Committee. Father Bob Wilhelm will be the
presenter. More information will be forthcoming.
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.
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,
Adoration Chapel and the sacristy clean. This is done each Friday
morning on a rotating basis.
SERVERS
The young people 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 Aprily of their fifth grade year. Schedules are
passed out bi-monthly.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Every Friday during Lent at 7:00 p.m.
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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