Liturgical Ministry

Parishioners of St. Mary's Parish are encouraged to fulfill their baptismal call to celebrate the liturgy of the Eucharist. Many parishioners respond by embracing the liturgical ministries that help all of us fulfill this priestly function. The following ministries are essential to celebrating the liturgy as the Body of Christ.

Acolyte/Altar Server Liturgy Committee
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Music Ministry
Funeral Ministry Sacristan
Greeter/Minister of Hospitality Scheduling Minister
Lector Usher
Liturgical Environment Writing Team

Acolyte/Altar Server

Coordinator: Walter Kropf

They assist at Mass by leading the entrance and the recessional processions and the procession with gifts. They also assist at the altar and presider's chair. These are normally our youth who have already received the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist.

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Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion

Coordinator: Msgr. Scheaffer

Share Holy Communion with our parish family at liturgy. Regularly visit the Catholic people living in our local nursing homes and offer them Holy Eucharist.

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Funeral Ministry

Coordinator: Msgr. Scheaffer

Parishioners minister as Lectors, Acolytes, Special Ministers of Eucharist, Cantors, Instrumentalists, and Sacristan at Funeral liturgies.

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Greeter / Minister of Hospitality

They meet and welcome people to our church. They carry the gifts to the altar in procession. They help distribute bulletins and other literature after Mass.

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Lector

Proclaim the Word of God through Scripture Readings, during liturgy and para-liturgies. Prepare before proclaiming the Word of God through study and reflection.

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Liturgical Environment

Coordinator: Dawn Vasko

Creates a receptive worship environment. Following the liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church, it supports our liturgies by providing decorations and appointments that are appropriate to the liturgical season.

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Liturgy Committee

Coordinator: Msgr. Scheaffer

Plans liturgies throughout the year at regular meetings. Studies the meaning and tradition of liturgy.

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Music Ministry

Coordinator: Anne Sitarik

Choir

Parishioners who lead the parish community in song and at times sing special meditations and seasonal music.

Instrumentalist

They accompany the cantor, the choir and the congregation during liturgy. At times they play solo.

Leaders of Song/Cantor

They lead and support the congregation in singing during liturgy. They sing the Responsorial Psalm and the Alleluia verse.

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Sacristan

Coordinator: Msgr. Scheaffer

Sacristans are present at weekend masses to see that all vessels, books and materials are available and in place for Mass. They see that the lights and PA system are turned on. After Mass the sacristan checks to see that all items are replaced appropriately and the lights and the PA system are turned off.

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Scheduling Minister

Coordinator: Gena Strzelecki

A scheduler develops a coordinated schedule for various liturgical ministers on a monthly or bimonthly basis. They contact ministers to determine their availability.

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Usher

These ministers of hospitality keep order during liturgy. They provide assistance to those in need, take up collections and supervise the Holy Communion Procession. After Mass they distribute bulletins and tidy up the church.

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Writing Team

Coordinator: Jane Kern & Laurie Lynch

Members write Prayers of the Faithful for Mass for a month at a time once or twice a year.

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