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| EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Yours is Service at the Lord’s Reconciling Table. Eucharistic Ministers are called not only to minister the Body and Blood of Christ, but also to take on Christ’s likeness. The ministers accomplish this by strengthening their faith from within and sharing it with the faithful at communion time. The role of Eucharistic Ministers seems simple enough: to minister the Body and Blood of Christ to the assembled faithful. In reality, the role of each Eucharistic Minister is to draw faith from the people of God, to become more and more like the Body and Blood of Christ. Eucharistic Ministers are called not only to minister the Body and Blood of Christ, but also to take on Christ’s likeness. The ministers accomplish this by strengthening their faith from within and sharing it with the faithful at communion. |
| USHERS The role of ushers is the oldest lay ministry in the Catholic Church. It is a descent from a long line of people of God. During the time of Christ, they were called the doorkeepers of the temple. Today’s primary duties and responsibilities include greeting and welcoming parishioner’s as they enter the church; help them with seating, information or questions. Also they take up the collection and wish everyone a good day at the conclusion of the Eucharistic celebration. |
| ALRAR SERVERS An altar server is a lay assistant to a member of the clergy during a religious service. An altar server attends to supporting tasks at the altar such as fetching and carrying, ringing the altar bell, etc. |
| LECTOR The ministry of a lector is vital to the life of a parish because it is through the lector that the Word of God is Proclaimed. A love for the Scriptures and their meaning in the life of the parish is central to this role. |
| CHILDREN'S LITURGY The Order of Service for Children’s Liturgy is available for each Sunday; it includes the Children’s Lectionary references, an introduction and reflection for the first reading and Gospel and a range of other resources. It gives Liturgy of the Word leaders a great starting point for their preparation. Because it is digital it is easily adapted to use within a school setting. Additional resources for Children's Liturgy include: children's music suggestions Gospel based nametags discussion starters The archive of past Gospel based nametags can also be accessed from this section as well as the collection of children's clip art. |
| SACRISTANS The sacristan is responsible for setting up the priests for all Masses making sure all is ready for when the priest arrives for Mass. The sacristan is there for all baptisms setting up the priest for the wonderful occasion and after the baptism, makes sure all things are put away. The sacristan sets up all weddings making sure the altar is set up for this wonderful occasion. After wedding she makes sure all things are put away and checks the church to see that it is clean for the next Mass. Also keep track of all candles, hosts and wine. When low, she puts in an order form to the pastor. The sacristan puts out the bulletins and newspapers on Saturday. |