Liturgical
Ministries
Blessed Are You!
Be Christ to
others by serving the church as a liturgical minister.
“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
Liturgy is a communal worship of
God. The 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.
If you would like more information,
or to offer your services
please contact Aaron at the parish center by calling 763-544-3352 x112 or e-mail
Aaron at
amayer@stjosephparish.com.
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Ministry Descriptions
Eucharistic Ministry:
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1.
Regional Coordinators.
This
person serves at the parish center.
This coordinator opens and closes the building and works
with the Mass Coordinator to organize the liturgical ministers
for the service. In
addition they communicate information to the visiting presiders
about their particular service.
Typically this person works 1-2 masses on a weekend.
2.
Mass Coordinators:
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a.
Parish center:
this
minister, along with the Regional Coordinator, makes
sure that things run smoothly at mass.
The mass coordinator coordinates the tasks of the
Eucharistic and hospitality ministers.
b.
Little Church:
These
ministers open and close the building, communicates with
the priests and coordinates the tasks of the Eucharistic
and hospitality ministers.
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3.
Extra-Ordinary Ministers of Communion:
Ministers the Body & Blood of Christ to the
congregation during mass.
Sometimes these ministers also serve as hospitality
ministers by greeting people and helping to take up the gifts
and collection. This
ministry is opened to Confirmed adults and youths, as well as to
youths in the Confirmation program.
4.
Hospitality Ministers: Greets
and welcomes people to the service.
Pass out worship aids and bulletins when needed.
Assists with the collection and in the taking up of the
gifts. Help to pick
up after mass is over.
5.
Coffee Servers: Provides for
hospitality and fellowship after the masses through serving the
coffee and donuts refreshments.
These ministers also help to set up and clean up for
these after mass socials.
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Ministers of the Word:
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1.
Lectors: Proclaims the
scriptures during a service.
Leads the assembly in the Prayers of the Faithful and
makes the announcements after mass.
2.
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Open The Word Ministers: These
ministers break open the Word before mass by talking about the
scriptures which will be proclaimed later on during the mass.
3.
Drama
Ministers: These ministers help
to make the Word come alive at mass through small skits designed
to help open up the Word.
They also proclaim the scriptures during mass, as well as
lead the congregation in the Prayers of the Faithful and makes
the announcements.
This ministry is opened to middle and high school youths.
Adult leaders/mentors are also invited to help the youths to prepare the
scriptures and skits.
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Music Ministers:
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1.
Musicians/cantors/singers:
Please check the
Music Ministry webpage for more ways that you can
serve in this
ministry!
2.
Sound
Board Ministers: Serves to
ensure that the congregation can clearly hear the spoken and
sung Word during a service through operating the sound board and
assisting in setting up and taking down the equipment.
3.
Projector Operators: Helps the
congregations with their sung and spoken responses through
projecting music/words on the screens.
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Environment Ministers:
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1.
Environment Planning Team: helps
to set the tone for the services through the designing and
planning of seasonal decorations and church set-ups.
2.
Environment Helpers:
Helps with the set up and take down of the seasonal decorations.
3. Plant Care:
Waters and takes care of the live plants in the church on a
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This page was last updated on
10/22/2009