LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
Serving in a liturgical ministry supports the priest’s role as presider and the prayer of the congregation as the Mystical Body of Christ. There are many opportunities to serve in a ministry either behind the scenes or during the Mass.
Liturgical Ministry - Paoli
Church Ministry
Location: St. William – Paoli
Meet: Year-Round
Diane Smith
608-609-7583
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Liturgical Ministry - St. Maria Goretti
Church Ministry
Location: St. Maria Goretti – Madison
Meet: Year-Round
Fern Reilly
608-220-6213
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Liturgical Ministry - Verona
Music Ministry - All
LITURGICAL VOLUNTEERS
Readers & Commentators
The Reader proclaims the Scripture readings to the congregation with the intent of bringing the Word of God to life. Certain innate abilities are necessary, including: an adequate vocal instrument, poise, self-confidence, maturity and sensitivity to the diversity in the gathered assembly.
The commentator gives voice to the Prayer of the Faithful.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC)
Ministers are needed on weekends and Holy Days to help distribute Holy Communion at Mass. Special training is required through the parish. Qualifications to be an extraordinary minister are having been confirmed in the Catholic Church, a practicing Catholic, and if married, the marriage has been blessed within the Catholic Church.
Ushers
Ushers welcome people arriving for Mass and distribute the worship aids. They take the count of how many are attending Mass and take the collection. After Mass, they straighten up the pews and check that the church is in order for the next Mass. Ushers also assist with any emergencies that may occur.
Sacristans
The sacristan sees to the preparation and set-up of all liturgical items needed for Mass and to their proper care after the Mass. The sacristan also sees to it that the servers and all other ministers have arrived and are ready for the celebration of the Mass.
Sacred Music
For more information on this ministry, visit our web page
Sacred MusicLiturgical Environment
Sanctuary Cleaning and Watering Plants: Volunteers help with dusting in the sanctuary and around the baptism font, along with cleaning and refilling the holy water fonts. Volunteers are welcome to be scheduled to water the green plants in the church and the vestibule.
Altar Linens
Volunteers wash and iron the altar linens used at each Mass. They do so for a month at a time. For more information or to be scheduled, contact Nora Statsick.
Nora Statsick
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