The Cathedral of Saint Patrick Liturgy Commission
Mission of the Liturgy Commission
The Liturgy commission is concerned with the liturgical functions that serve as the primary demonstrative expressions of faith, worship and the sacraments, as well as programs explicitly involving spiritual growth and development. The following are the ministries that are served under the Liturgy Commission.
Altar Guild
Being a Guild member is a unique way to participate in the liturgical life of the church, behind the scenes. Through a combination of responsibilities, Guild members assist the Priests in caring for the liturgical appointments and sacramentals, the Altar area and sacristies, and help in the set up and preparation for special Masses and feast days. Time commitment varies from 1 hour a month to 1 hour a week, depending upon responsibilities.
Contact: Parish Office
Altar Servers
Altar servers are youths who are in the fourth grade or higher who have received the Sacrament of Holy Communion. They serve on a rotating schedule at all Masses and special liturgies. Training sessions are provided for this ministry and are required.
Contact: Deacon Carlos Medina
Choir/Music Ministry
St. Augustine said, “Those who sing, pray twice”. All Cantors, Choir Members, and Musicians are invited to share their voices and musical talents by celebrating the Mass in song. Opportunities include the 11am Sunday Choir, two children’s choirs (for 2nd graders and 3-5th graders), and Cantoring for special Masses and liturgies.
Contact: Dr. Larry Stratemeyer
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist the Celebrant(s) in distributing the Body and Blood of Christ. The ministry is open to practicing Catholics in good standing who feel called to serve at the altar during weekend Masses and special liturgies and/or bring the Eucharist to the homebound, those in the hospital or those at area nursing homes. Training sessions are provided for this ministry and are required.
Contact: Deacon Carlos Medina
Lectors-Ministry of the Word
Lectors assist the Celebrants(s) in proclaiming the Word of God during Mass. The ministry is open to practicing Catholics in good standing that have clear speaking voices and are able to speak in front of large groups. Training sessions are provided for this ministry and are required.
Contact: Deacon Carlos Medina
Ushers-Ministry of Hospitality
Ushers serve on a rotating schedule during weekend Masses and Holy Days. They assist with collection needs during Masses along with seating, hospitality and emergency needs.
Contact: Deacon Carlos Medina
“The liturgy is rightly seen as an exercise of the priestly office of Jesus Christ …. In it full public worship is performed by the Mystical Body of Christ, that is the Head and his members. Every liturgical celebration, because it is an action of Christ the Priest and his Body, which is the Church, is a sacred action surpassing all others. No other action of the Church can equal its efficacy by the same title and to the same degree.” Sacrosanctum Concilium (Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy).
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