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Liturgical ministry is a service or duty for lay faithful as a priestly people by virtue of their baptism into Christ and participation in Jesus’ priestly ministry our high priest. It is service to the members of the body of Christ. Liturgical lay ministries include: Lectors, acolytes, Altar servers, Cantors and Music ministers, Extraordinary ministers of the Holy Communion, Ushers, Sacristans. Each specific area of liturgical service has its own set of specific requirements, but in general one must be fully initiated (i.e., Baptized, Confirmed and made your First Holy Communion), in good standing with the Church, registered and trained at St. Charles Borromeo Church. If married, you must be married in the Church.
The General Instruction makes it very clear that this variety of offices and roles is desirable and should be maintained. In fact, it goes so far as to state: ...all, therefore, whether they are ordained ministers or Christian faithful, in fulfilling their offices or their duty, should carry out solely but completely that which pertains to them." Not only, therefore, is it desirable that individuals function in roles of service at Mass, it is clear from the Instruction that if a deacon, for example, is present, the priest celebrant or a concelebrant should not read the Gospel. And the lector should not also take on the role of server and/or extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion. There is a wide variety of services to be performed, and it is desirable that different individuals exercise those services so that the talents and gifts God has placed within the Christian community are fully utilized and these roles of service are not monopolized by a few (USCCB).
HOW DO I BECOME A MINISTER?
You may be asked, or you may volunteer to become a Liturgical Minister if you feel the call from the Lord and/or the community. Fill out a Liturgical Minister Profile form or pick up a paper (pink) form in the church office or the vestibule of the church and return it to the church office. Someone will contact you as soon as possible. We are in need of all forms of ministers at all the Masses. The Pastor has the final approval of all liturgical ministers before they can begin service at the Mass.
For training please visit the archdiocesan website: https://www.archgh.org/worship
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Liturgy Committee
The Liturgy Committee meets quarterly on the first Saturdays from 10:00 am to Noon in the Heaven’s Way Hall conference room.
Altar Servers
This ministry provides members of the parish with a true opportunity to function as lay ministers by reverently assisting the celebrant and/or deacon during Sunday Mass and at special liturgies throughout the year. If you wish to consider this ministry, please contact Fr. Sebastine S. Okoye.
Lectors
Anyone interested in serving as a lector, should contact Susana Perez at (737) 932-3682.
Music
The Ministry of Music provides music during weekend Masses, holy days, weddings, funerals and Reconciliation services. Parishioners are invited to share their musical talents with the rest of the congregation through this ministry.
The parish needs musically talented individuals to come forward to volunteer to sing in the choir, to play the organ (or other instruments), and to organize bilingual celebrations with both the Spanish and English choirs. To learn more about the possibilities, please contact the Parish Office at (979) 233-5271.Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
These lay people are sometimes referred to as Eucharistic Ministers.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion serve by bringing communion to parishioners who reside in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or in their own homes and unable to get to church. They also may assist the priest in distributing the Eucharist at Mass.
If you wish to consider this ministry, please contact the parish office at (979) 233-5271.
Ushers/Greeters
These ministers are sometimes referred to as Greeters. Being a welcoming community is very important to us. Ushers are the first face of the parish. They greet those coming into our church, offer assistance to those in need, distribute parish bulletins, take up the collection, and distribute other materials as needed.
If you wish to consider this ministry, please contact Pete Gutierrez (979) 248-7824.
Sacristans
Sacristans assist, facilitate, and provide support and coordination for other liturgical ministries. In addition, they make the necessary preparations for liturgical activities.
If you wish to consider this ministry, please contact James Saccomanno at (979) 233-1726.
Children’s Liturgy
This position is currently vacant. Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Marilyn Saccomanno at (979) 233-5271.
Evangelization Committee
For more information on the evangelization committee, please contact Church Office at 979-233-5271