Liturgical Ministries
Contact: Aaron Mayer, ext. 112, aaron@stjosephparish.com
Liturgy is the public, communal, worship of God by the faithful community called and gathered together in Christ Jesus. In particular, the Weekend Mass is a special liturgical celebration where all God's people gather not only to give praise and worship, but to offer themselves in the sacrifice of Christ's Body. To accomplish this, many people are needed to serve at any given mass.
While recognizing that all people take part in the liturgy, the Liturgical Ministers serve in a particular way to plan, organize and implement a vibrant, dynamic and prayerful liturgical service. The Liturgical Ministry strives to fulfill the Second Vatican Council's mandate to foster the full, active and conscious participation of the faithful at mass.
Below are listed the various opportunities for people to minister in the Liturgical department. Some ministers serve on a weekly basis, some once a month, and others serve on a "as needed" basis. Look over the descriptions and if you would like to offer your services please contact Aaron at the parish center by calling 763-544-3352 x112.
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Lector: Proclaims the Scripture readings at Mass. Leads the assembly in the Prayers of the Faithful and makes the announcements at Mass. Gifts: Ability to read and speak clearly and effectively |
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Drama Ministers: Prepares the assembly for hearing the Word of God through a brief dramatization. Serves at the 6:00 mass. Opened to Middle and High school students. Gifts: Willing to discuss and practice the skits beforehand. |
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Mass Coordinator: Coordinates the Eucharistic and Hospitality Ministers for specific Masses once a month. Arrives 30 minutes before Mass. Training provided. Gifts: Friendly, outgoing personality, good organizational skills, dependable. Minister serves once a month. |
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Hospitality Minister: Welcomes all who enter worship space, hands out songbooks, ushers and helps to bring up the Gifts as needed. Takes up collection and tidies up the seating area. Individuals and/or families welcomed. Arrive 20 minutes before Mass. Ministers serve once a month. Gifts: Friendly and dependable. |
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Eucharistic Minister: Ministers the consecrated Bread and Wine to the assembly during the Mass. Arrives 15 minutes before Mass. Confirmed youths and adults welcomed. Ministers serve once a month. Gifts: Friendly and ability to work well with others (help especially needed at 4:30 and 11:00). |
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Coffee Server: Prepares and serves the coffee and punch after the 9:20 and 11:00 Masses at the Parish Center. Arrive 15 minutes before the end of Mass to make necessary preparations. |
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Music Ministers: The Music
Ministers lead the congregation in sung prayer. Opportunities exist to be
a singer or an accompanist in an ensemble or choir. Choir/Ensemble members
are expected to be at the group's rehearsals. One Voice Choir Schedule Gifts: ability to play an instrument or sing in a group. Some sight-reading skills. Contact the parish for a listing of the different music groups. |
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Youth Choirs! Children's Choir: 1st - 5th grade. Sings once a month at the 9:20am mass during the school year. Practices are on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:00pm. Middle School Choir: 6th - 8th grade. Sings once a month at the 9:20am mass and once a month at the 6:00pm mass. Practices are on Wednesday evenings from 7:15 - 8:15pm. High School Choir: 9th - 12th grade. Sings once a month at the 6:00pm and once a month at the 9:20am masses. Practices are on Wednesday evenings from 7:45-8:45pm. Youth Choirs Handbook, Sign Up Form and Schedule Note: High School youths will not be limited to singing once a month at 6:00. They may sing at other times with the 6:00 Life Line Band. |
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Environment Minister: Helps to prepare the liturgical environment for the liturgical seasons such as Advent, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week, and Easter. Creates and sets up banners, cloth hangings, tapestries and other items needed for celebration. Gifts: Creative, willingness to work with team to create the visual environment in our worship spaces. |
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Plant Care: Care and watering of plants and flowers throughout the year or at special times and feast days such as Christmas and Easter |
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Soundboard Ministers: Assists the Music Ministers in setting up the sound equipment, plus monitors the soundboard during Mass. Arrives 45 minutes before Mass. Gifts: Comfortable working with technical equipment; flexibility in working with priests, lectors, and music ministers. |
“The administration of this ministry not only
supplies
the needs of the members of the church
but also overflows in much gratitude to God"
-2 Corinthians 9:12
This page was last updated on 04/08/2008