On Sunday, we gather as the Body of Christ to celebrate the Lord’s Day, the day of Christ’s Resurrection: As “the first day of the week” (Mk 16:2) it recalls the first creation; and as the “eighth day,” which follows the sabbath, it symbolizes the new creation ushered in by the Resurrection of Christ. Thus, it has become for Christians the first of all days and of all feasts. It is the day of the Lord in which he with his Passover fulfilled the spiritual truth of the Jewish Sabbath and proclaimed man’s eternal rest in God. (Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 452)

The primary way in which we celebrate the Lord’s Day is with our participation in the Sunday Eucharist. What better way to celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord than by celebration of the memorial of his Passion, death, and Resurrection? This celebration is not a solitary, private event. Instead, we come together as the People of God, the Church, to worship with one heart and one voice. The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) teaches that “participation in the communal celebration of the Sunday Eucharist is a testimony of belonging and of being faithful to Christ and to his Church” (CCC, no. 2182).

We are all called to be active participants in our celebration of the Lord’s day.  We have all been given the gifts and talents we need to serve our community. Therefore, we invite you to join in the various liturgical ministries:
               
                Altar Servers                                                                                                           
                        Help by making sure that the celebrant has all he needs during the
                        celebration of liturgies 
                Art and Environment Ministry
                        Create a beautiful and prayerful environment within our
                        Church
                Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
                       Assist with the distribution the Body and Blood of Christ.
                Good Shepherds - Safety and Hosptiality Ministers
                    Convey a welcoming and hospitable spirit at Mass. Warmly welcome those
                        assembled and assist those with the special needs, help people be seated for Mass,                          assist people, collect the offertory, and assist in flow of communion.  
                Lectors/Ministers of the Word  
                       Proclaim Scripture during the Liturgy of the Word during Mass
                Musicians
                        Use their talent and skills to lead those gathered in sung prayer
                Sacristans 
                        Arrive early before Masses to prepare all that is needed for the Mass. 
                        Sacristans also assist during Masses and clean-up after.

To join any Liturgical Ministry call:
     Connie Wilson, Pastoral Associate: Director of Music and Liturgy    713-473-9484 ext. 103