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Call to Liturgical Ministry
There are different gifts but the same Spirit;
there are different ministries but the same Lord;
there are different works but the same God
who accomplishes all of them in everyone.
To each person the manifestation of the
Spirit is given for the common good. 1 Corinthians 12:4-7When the faithful of our community gather, we become a visible sign of the Body of Christ. During this "sacrament of unity" the whole Body of the Church is involved in many different ways. Many of the important Liturgical functions of our celebrations are entrusted to the laity, who are drawn from the community, trained by the parish, and entrusted with the sincere devotion and decorum expected of them by God's people. Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Communion, Altar servers, Ministers of Hospitality [Ushers and Greeters] and Music Ministers all exercise a genuine liturgical function and are an integral part of our celebrations. See more complete descriptions of these m inistries below. Liturgical ministry is an excellent opportunity to fulfill your baptismal call of service to one another.
If you are interested in becoming a lector or an Eucharistic Minister, please call Sister Ann Bremmer at 724-652-3422 or abremmer@hsplc.org. If you are interested in becoming a Cantor, or joining a choir (vocal or bell), contact Music Director Brenda Kostial at bkostial@hsplc.org.
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Contact Us
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abremmerhsplc.orgPastoral Associate -
Brenda Kostialbkostialhsplc.orgMusic Director
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This ministry is to welcome all who come to any liturgical celebration, and to assist them with whatever they might need. They greet people as they arrive through the doors for a liturgy and escort them to a pew. During the Mass, they take up the collection and invite parishioners to join them in bringing it, along with the bread and wine, to the altar at the time of the Preparation of the Gifts. After Mass, they secure the collection baskets and are responsible for locking the doors and turning off the lights. To become an usher or greeter, contact Lisa Minteer at 724-971-7302 or email reetnim@msn.com.
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Assist the Priest or Presider in all liturgical celebrations. They perform duties before, during, and after a celebration, e.g. lighting the candles, carrying the cross, preparing the altar, assisting in receiving the gifts, and other tasks as instructed.
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LINK TO MUSIC MINISTRY PAGE
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Lectors read/recite the readings aloud to the assembled parishioners at each of the parish's worship locations as scheduled. If you are interested in becoming a lector, please contact Mark McNultly at 724-656-9047 or email markandjanmcn@comcast.net.
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Eucharistic Ministry in 2 Parts
After completing the training course (click here), Eucharistic Ministers distribute Communion during the celebration of the Eucharist at each of the various locations in the parish as scheduled. After Mass, they cleanse the vessels and secure them in the sacristy.
Eucharistic Ministers may also choose to take the Eucharist to home-bound parishioners and those in hospitals and/or nursing homes. If you are interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister, please call Joe Ross at 724-654-2511 to discuss your options.
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Assist in the preparation of the sanctuary for all liturgical celebrations. Their service is often behind the scenes and helps in many practical ways to create and environment conducive to prayers and reverence. They set up the bread and wine for all Eucharistic celebrations; monitor inventory of wine, hosts, and candles; set out special vestments for weddings and funerals, replenish holy water, and polish the brass candle holders.
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Plans, organizes, and executes the decoration of the sanctuary as it relates to the seasons of the liturgical year, especially in regard to the Scripture readings. Planning meeting take place quarterly, or as often as needed.
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