The
goal is to aid in providing evidence of the paschal mystery to the
faithful in environment, word, song, and sacrament and to hold
paramount, the foundational principles of sound liturgy as expressed in
official documents of the Church, as well as, to provide a sense of
community and personal worship within the confines of these principles.
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The position is open to all
Catholics have received their First Holy Communion. Any person, 10 years
or older, is encouraged to participate in the liturgy by assisting the
priest as a youth server. Training is provided for both adult and youth servers.
Adult servers assist the priest at daily mass and also assist with funeral and memorial
masses. |
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Cantors sing solo pieces of music during different liturgical services. |
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The Adult Choir sings both
contemporary and traditional choral literature and offers their
talents at the 11:15 am Mass on Sunday as well as major sacred
liturgies. Adults of all ages are encouraged to participate in this
group. They rehearse at 7:00 pm on Thursday evenings.
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Church Environment |
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Extraordinary Ministers of
Holy Communion |
These ministers serve at the altar, in the homes, in
the hospitals, and in the nursing homes. Participants in this
dedicated ministry are invited and required to attend a short
training period to become acquainted with the guidelines and
procedures.
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Welcome church members with a
warm handshake, a smile,
a "good day" greeting and hold the door for
them to enter.
Volunteer Position:
Any Adult
Required of Volunteer:
Church member in good standing. Have a
warm smile and welcoming
handshake.
Experience Necessary:
None
Training Required:
None
Time Commitment: Serve at assigned Mass
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Light of Christ
has a close community of deaf and hearing impaired individuals. The Sunday
9:30 am Mass is interpreted. After Mass, the deaf community, Friendly
Hands, gathers in the Parish Hall for fellowship. |
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Readers for weekend
liturgies.
Volunteer Position: Reader
Required of
Volunteer:
College age and beyond. Availability to read at Sunday liturgy on a
monthly basis.
Experience Necessary:
Some public speaking experience is helpful.
Training Required:
Workshop and ongoing critique.
Time Commitment: One hour per month.
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Receives
prayer requests and special intentions from any member of the
parish who would like extra prayers.
The request is passed on via telephone and prayers are
offered individually at home at specified times throughout the
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Prayer Ministry
Homebound
Rosary |
The Rosary schedule at Light of
Christ is as follows: Daily, Mon.- Fri. at 6:35 am (before the
7:00 am Mass); Sat. morning at 8:05 am, Sat. afternoon at 3:35 pm
(before 4:00 pm Mass); Sun. morning at 7:35 am (before the 8:00
am Mass). Volunteers are
welcome and needed.
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Sacristans |
A "behind the scenes" ministry. Volunteers
assist in a variety of ways: setting up for daily or weekend Masses,
seasonal decoration of the sanctuary area, including altar
linens. Volunteers are always needed. |
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The purpose of the ushers is to
greet and welcome those who attend Mass. Seating the members and the
visitors, showing them the way to communion, and helping the
handicapped to feel more comfortable are just some of the services
provided by these dedicated individuals.
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Wedding Information |
Sacrament of Marriage
- Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance. |