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Opportunites for Ministers
Ministry is the way in which the Church continues what Christ began and still intends, namely, the salvation of humanity and the transformation of the world. All baptized and confirmed Christians receive a call and gifts enabling them to participate in this mission. When lay people carry out Christ’s work as priest, prophet, and king in their own proper way through public activity authorized by the Church, we call this lay ministry. Since the time of Vatican II, the Christian lay faithful have contributed greatly to the spiritual heritage of the Church, enlarging our understanding of what it means to be called to holiness, that is, to be called to "ever more intimate union with Christ" (Catechism of the Catholic church, no.2014). Their union with Christ is evident in a deepened awareness of the spiritual dimensions of life. • Environment and Art Committee - Committee members enrich the worship space of our community with liturgically appropriate decorations. The committee arranges flowers, hangs banners and provides ideas for the church environment. • Extraordinary Minsters of Holy Communion - serve the body and blood of Christ to the community. A total of fifteen are need each weekend. Visitors to the sick, homebound and group residences are also needed. Eucharistic Ministers must be fully initiated and be 18 years of age to share in this ministry. Click here for Extraordinary Minsters of Holy Communion Handbook. • Hospitality Volunteers - This group of volunteers assist with the hospitality after the 9:30am Mass each Sunday. Roles include set-up, clean-up and assisting with serving the coffee and … As this social is held each Sunday, volunteers are needed on a regular basis. • Lectors - Lectors bring the Word of God alive for the assembly. Two lectors are needed at each Eucharistic celebration. One lector reads the first Scripture reading and processes in with the Lectionary. A second lector reads the second reading and the Prayers of the Faithful. Lectors should have a clear voice. Training will be provided. Click here for Lectors Handbook. • Sacristans - Sacristans are in-charge of the sacristy and its furnishings as well as ensuring that everything is prepared for weekend liturgies. Duties include preparing the gifts for Mass and ensuring the altar area is furnished for Mass • Ministers of Hospitality/Ushers - Ushers welcome people, distribute worship aids, assist late arrivals to locate a seat, take up the collection and hand out bulletins. A minimum of four ushers is needed at each of the Sunday liturgies. Click here for Minister of Hospiality/Usher Handbook.
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