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Immaculate Conception Parish Worship Ministry |
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Adult Funeral Server Adult Altar Servers are needed to
assist the priest for funerals during the week. Training is
provided. Altar Server: Boys and girls (grade 4 and up)
assist the priest during the weekend Liturgies. Training is held as
needed, usually twice a year. Altar Society: The main purpose of this group is
to take care of the altars in the main church and in the chapel.
Usually two people work together for about an hour on Friday or Saturday.
They are scheduled for two weeks at a time. Depending on the number
of volunteers, they would not serve again for several months. Altar Linens Volunteer: Volunteers are needed to wash and
iron the linens used at Mass. The more people who volunteer, the
smaller the burden is on anyone. The work is light and the reward is
great! Children's Liturgy of the Word Volunteer: At the 9:00 am and 10:30 am
liturgies on Sunday, except for the summer months, children go to the
parish hall to hear the readings and gospel presented at their own level.
The helpers present the Word of God in simple terms that help the children
feel connected to the Church. Adults involved find a new vitality
and understanding in their own faith! What a Children's Liturgy
Volunteer needs is a little creativity, the ability to speak with moderate
size groups of children, patience, a sense of humor, 1.5 hours for the
week they volunteer (for preparation and liturgy) and a true desire to
share their faith with the children of Immaculate Conception Parish.
What a Children's Liturgy Volunteer does NOT need is to be perfect! Choir: "We believe that, in the midst
of religious rituals and faith sharing, song promotes more than a musical
intermission or moment of meditation. Liturgical music provides a
rich rhythmic and melodic journey that keeps time with the stages of our
spiritual growth and life of commitment to Christ..."
(David Haas, Pastoral Music, April-May 2007)
Choir music is produced out of sheer love, in praise of God, assisting
parishioners in their efforts to pray. Rehearsals are Thursdays from
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm The Choir sings at the 10:30 am liturgy on
Sundays and other special liturgies. New members are always welcome! Eucharistic Minister: Eucharistic Ministers are
entrusted with the special responsibility of helping the priest distribute
the Eucharist at liturgy. Ministers are always needed for the
weekend liturgies. Schedules are mailed. Eucharistic Minister to the Homebound: Ministers bring Communion to
parishioners who are unable to worship with the community due to illness
or advanced age. Folk Group: Music is an important part of
our weekly worship. When we sing together, we "raise our voices and
lift our hearts" in prayerful praise. Instrumentalist: At special liturgies throughout the
year, instrumentalists are used to enhance the liturgy. Lector: Lectors welcome the congregation,
explain the theme of the liturgy for the day, proclaim the Scripture
readings, and lead the Prayer of the Faithful. Two lectors
participate at each liturgy. Schedules are mailed. Liturgy Committee: Our purpose is to enhance the
faith life of the Immaculate Conception Community that gathers for
sacramental, especially Eucharistic, and other liturgical celebrations.
This is to be achieved through proclamation of the Word, both spoken and
in song, to the people of God in an environment that reflects the
spirituality and sanctity of our gathering. The Liturgy Committee
has three subcommittees: Music, Art & Environment, and Prayer & Worship. Usher/Greeter: Duties include welcoming
parishioners, taking up the collection and distributing the bulletins.
They are scheduled to serve one month at a time. |
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