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The central
reality of the faith community is a call to acknowledge God in a life
of prayer, devotion and liturgy. The call to praise God as a faith community
is linked to our nature as humans and to the meaning of Jesus' life. Central
to the catholic community is the celebration of the liturgy.
Vatican II
in the Constitution on the Divine Liturgy emphasized the need for lay
participation. In keeping with this mandate the following ministries were
developed:
- Altar
Servers - Assist the priest during weekend Masses about twice a
month, and on Christmas and Easter. Training is provided.
- Eucharistic
Ministers -These ministers help distribute holy communion during
the liturgies. Training is provided.
- Lectors
- These ministers proclaim the first and second readings during the
liturgies. They are assigned once a month. Training is provided.
- Ushers
-These ministers greet and assist the congregation at Mass, take up
the collection, and assist anyone who becomes ill during Mass. Ushers
are scheduled every other week and meet three times a year.
- Children's
Liturgy of the Word - This is an opportunity for children ages 5
through 12 to experience the Liturgy of the Word at their level. It
is offered during the 10:00 and 11:30 Masses all year. During the school
year is it also offered during the 5:00 Mass. No registration is required.
- Adult
Choir- The choir sings at the 10:00 a.m. Mass every Sunday
during the school year. They also sing on Holy Days. They practice on Wednesday
evenings at 7:30 p.m.
- Children's
Choir - The children sing at the 11:30 a.m. Mass once a month and
at the special children's liturgies, except during the summer months.
Practice is on Tuesday's at 6:00 p.m.
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