WORSHIP COMMITTEE
This committee addresses itself to the spiritual needs of the Parish and reflects on ways to foster on-going renewal, prayerful liturgy, and a sense of the presence of God in the life of the Parish. The following ministries and/or organizations fall under this committee. (Parish Council Constitution, Article 3, Section 5)
Liturgical Ministries
Eucharistic Minister
The function of this ministry is to ensure that the Eucharist is distributed under both the forms of bread and wine in a reverent manner.
To be a Eucharistic Minister, an individual must be approved by the Archbishop, and participate in the appropriate training sessions and periodic enrichment experiences.
There are no scheduled meetings.
Lector
The function of this ministry is to proclaim the Word of God in the Scripture. Additional responsibilities include leading the congregation in the Prayer of the Faithful, welcoming the Assembly, making announcements before the beginning of the liturgy and announcing the theme for the liturgy.
To be a Lector, an individual must participate in the appropriate training sessions and periodic enrichment experiences.
There are no scheduled meetings.
Ushers/Ministers of Hospitality
The Ministry of Hospitality aspect is to be stationed at the entrances to greet and welcome parishioners and guests to Saint Paul Church. They are also available to answer questions for parishioners and guests as needed.
The Usher aspect of this ministry is to help with seating as necessary, collect the offering and distribute bulletins. They also assist as needed with emergencies.
To be an Usher/Minister of Hospitality, an individual must participate in the appropriated training sessions and periodic enrichment experiences.
There are no scheduled meetings.
Altar Server
The function of this ministry is to assist the other ministers of the liturgy, especially the Presider, so that the ceremonies proceed smoothly. Among their functions are holding the book(s) as the Presider leads the community in prayer, or by offering and returning various objects as they are needed in the worship service.
To be an Altar Server, an individual must complete the first half of the fourth grade and participate in the appropriate training sessions and periodic enrichment experiences.
There are no scheduled meetings.
Music Ministers
Adult Choir
The function of this ministry is to provide music ministry for weekend and holyday Masses, seasonal celebrations, and miscellaneous parish gatherings.
The responsibilities for choir members are to attend rehearsals and provide the music ministry at a regularly assigned weekend or holyday Mass and at special services.
Rehearsal is Thursday at 7:00 pm from the week of Labor Day until Trinity Sunday. This group meets on Sunday at 10:45 am in preparation for the 11:30 am Mass year round. Those parishioners interested in this choir should contact the Director of Music/Liturgy at the Parish Office.
The Resurrection Choir
The function of this ministry is to provide music ministry for funeral Masses.
The responsibilities of The Resurrection Choir are to attend the funerals as requested and enrich the Rite of Christian Burial with music. From time to time rehearsals may be called for special services.
If interested, contact the Director of Music/Liturgy.
Liturgy Planning Team
The function of this ministry is for interested parishioners to work with members of the Parish Staff to plan seasonal and special liturgical celebrations.
To be a member requires a willingness to review and reflect upon the Scriptures for a particular season or celebration. After a focus for the season is selected, a sub-committee of this group known as the Art and Environment Committee will carry out the plans that have been made for the church environment.
Meetings are held periodically as scheduled by the Chairperson.
Art and Environment
The Art and Environment Committee meets when the major holiday seasons are approaching to discuss, plan and implement decorations for the liturgical celebrations of the church year.
Volunteers are needed for both the planning as well as the implementation, or hands-on work of decorating for Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, etc. This group makes sure that our Church environment is varied, creative and inspiring.
