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Lectors
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proclaim the
Scriptures (Word of God) at Mass and other liturgical gatherings
of the faith
community.
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Eucharistic
Ministers - are called Ministers of Communion. They
distribute the Body and Blood of
Christ to those gathered at Mass.
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Altar
Servers - are usually youth of our faith community.
These young people serve and help the
priest at the altar.
This ministry is open to boys and girls of
school age.
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Gift
Presenters -
are persons who represent the faith
community by bringing forth the gifts of bread
and wine to the altar.
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Ushers
- are members who gather the financial resources that will be
used to fulfill the mission
of the faith community.
Listed above are
the descriptions of the various ministry opportunities that are
available at both Sacred Heart and Saint Ann's. There is training
for each of these ministries. If you are interested in using your
gifts and talents for the building up of the faith
communities....please contact Sister Chris (252-7271) or
ctreichel@dor.org
If you have musical
talent....instrument and/or voice....and would like to participate
in the liturgies....please contact Anne Adessa (282-7827) or email
ala0514@yahoo.com. She will be
able to tell you the time of rehearsal for the various musicians and
singers.
- Cantors -
lead the assembly in song by singing the Psalm and acclamations
during Mass. This ministry is
open to anyone with strong vocal music skills and the ability to
learn and prepare music
independently.
- Instrumentalists
- enhance the liturgical worship by playing a musical instrument
to accompany the cantor
or choir. Any and all instruments are welcome.
- Choir - is
a group of persons who sing supporting the singing of the
assembly. Presently at Sacred Heart
there is....
*a "Youth" Choir comprised of youth from 6-12 years old
*"Teen" Choir comprised of High School Students who sing with
the Teen Instrumentalist
Jenn Clark is the leader of
the nursery....a youth volunteer helps in the nursery....Marybeth Leeson
schedules the youth volunteer. The nursery is available during the 10:30 am Mass on
Sunday.
"Shawls...made
for centuries universal and embracing,
symbolic of an inclusive, unconditionally loving, God.
They wrap, enfold, comfort, cover, give solace,
mother, hug, shelter and beautify.
Those who have received these shawls have been
up lifted and affirmed, as if given wings to
fly above their troubles..."
by: Janet Bristow
Pat Messina coordinates this
ministry and would be happy to explain it to anyone.
Prayer Shawls are
given.....
·to
comfort....those who are ill, those who have lost a loved one, those
who are going through a difficult time
·to celebrate....births, weddings, special birthdays, special
anniversaries
·to support....those who are homebound, those who are in nursing
facilities
From time to time the prayer shawls
that have been made are blessed at one of our weekend Masses
Roles in this ministry
include women who knit & crochet
Needed also are persons to deliver the prayer shawls to those who
are to receive them
*If you know of someone who would benefit from receiving a prayer
shawl - contact Pat Messina
*A Scrap Book of all who have received Prayer Shawls is
available...contact Pat Messina