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Liturgy
Many people serve the parish as readers of Holy Scripture,
Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers, altar servers, ushers,
greeters and music ministers. The Liturgy Committee at St.
Paul's supports these ministries by recruiting, scheduling
and training these generous volunteers and by providing opportunities
for them to continue to develop their ministrial skills and
to grow in a spirit of service.
We are all called to respond to our Baptismal and Confirmation
commitment by loving and serving God and one another. The
Liturgy Committee offers many ministries that we hope you
would consider. Your life will be enriched as you respond
to God's call to serve others and find a place of ministry
that corresponds to your individual gifts, talents and interests.
Altar Servers - the ministry of servers
is open to any yonug boy or girl who would like to perform
an essential ministry to God and God's people. Being a sever
means serving God and the priest and deacon at Mass. Consider
to train to be a server at weekend or special Masses.
Ministry of Holy Communion - if you would
like to share in this ministry to assist the priest and deacon
at Mass, you must be willing to serve God's holy people for
several years if possible. To be authorized as a special minister
of Communion to share the Body and Blood of Christ with your
fellow worshippers, you are required to attend training and
enrichment so that you may understand the ministry and become
and live as the Body of Christ that you give to your brothers
and sisters.
Readers of Holy Scripture - "The Lord
has given me a well-trained tongue that I might know how to
speak to the weary a Word that will rouse them." Isaish
50:4. This is a special ministry in the Church that requires
skill to communicate God's message of Holy Scripture at all
the Masses. Lectors/Readers proclaim not just any word, but
the Word of God. Consider to prepare for this ministry and
if you have the characteristics of a good public reader, contact
us.
Usher/Greeters - these ministries greet,
welcome and help seat parishioners and guests at all Sunday
and Holy Day Masses. Usher and Greeters also take up the offertory
collections, select gift beaers and distribute bulletins as
well as manitain the interior of the body of the Church after
each Mass. If you feel that you can extend a warm welcome
and be a gracious hospitality host or hostess at the Mass,
consider taking on this great ministry role.
Other Ministries - if you would like to speak
to one of the priests or deacon about other ministries that
promote gospel values and growth in holiness and service to
our Church community, please make an appointment at the rectory
to discuss your diea and experience. Other ministries that
you may want to consider doing are to become a Reader at Funerals,
a Mass Coordinator, or a cantor at Funerals.
As you can see there are ample roles to fill throughout our
Liturgies here at St. Paul's. If you feel the call and want
to become active within any of these ministries, please contact
Mr. Jeremy Hylka at 730-8599 or stpaulsliturgy@sbcglobal.net
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