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Liturgy Core Group The Liturgy Core Group consists of twelve to fifteen people representing various Liturgical ministries, in addition to interested parishioners, the pastor, pastoral associate and director of music and liturgy. The group meets monthly to set goals, direction and standards for the overall liturgical life of the parish. Contact: Donna Matukas, Pastoral Council Liaison, 781-7784, or Dana Gensler, Director of Music & Liturgy, 842-7777. Members of the parish are commissioned by the pastor to assist in ministering the Eucharist at Liturgy. Trainings are held several times each year. Commitment is based on a rotational schedule. Contact the Coordinator, Mary Ellen Krohn, 782-8170. Ushers assist in seating the assembled community, facilitate the offertory collection and assist in post-liturgy preparation for the next Mass. Greeters welcome all that enter our worship space for Liturgy and other parish celebrations. Training provided for women, men, youth, adults, family teams. All are welcome! Contact: Penny Payne, 781-1528. The Art and Environment Ministry is committed to the environment of the worship space for all Liturgical seasons and celebrations, through quality and appropriate décor. Commitment is flexible, with a concentration during major Liturgical seasons: Advent, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week, Easter and Pentecost. Contact Tim Minor, 270-542-7646. Prepare the Eucharistic Bread used at Liturgy two or three times a year. Contact:
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. Reflecting on the readings and needs of the community, members use Liturgy planning resources to help craft the Prayers of the Faithful for Sunday and Holy Day Liturgy. Contact:
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. To encourage a more active participation in the Liturgy, all are invited to become part of the ministry of Liturgical Movement and Drama. All interested in learning more about this ministry, contact Dana Gensler, Director of Music & Liturgy at
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Men, women, youth and adults who proclaim the Word of God to the community present at the Eucharist and other Liturgical Celebrations. Lector training and development held throughout the year. Contact the Lector Coordinator: Barbara DeFebbo, 781-5915. Tender, loving hands prepare, clean and maintain vestments, vessels, altar linens, candleholders, and sacred items used in Liturgy. Contact: Barbara Parker, 782-5791. Girls and boys, women and men, (4th grade and older) are invited to serve the altar during Mass. Training is provided. Commitment is based on a rotational schedule. Contact Altar Server Coordinators: Billy or Cindy Mills, 783-0539. Holy Spirit’s Music Ministry offers many ways to participate in Liturgy through song and praise. Musicians are needed for Liturgical Celebrations and other special events such as prayer services, Vacation Bible School, ECHO events, and other celebrations. In addition to the Cantor Ministry, a variety of choirs and ensembles are available for all ages. The music ministry also seeks instrumentalists willing to share their talent with the parish community: keyboards, guitar, flute, percussion, etc. For more information, please contact Dana Gensler, Director of Music and Liturgy: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . "Women of Spirit" This SSA women’s choral ensemble performs a diverse and challenging repertoire that spans from great choral literature of the past to modern arrangements of contemporary Christian music. Women of all ages are welcome! The Women’s Choir meets on Wednesdays at 6:00pm and sings on the second Sunday of every month, in addition to other Holy Days throughout the Liturgical Year. Contact the Director: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . "Joyful Noise Singers" The Children’s Choir, 2nd through 6th grades, focuses on developing vocal techniques and ear training, with an emphasis on pitch, diction and the postures of Mass. The choir meets every Wednesday at 5:00pm and sings the fourth Sunday of every month. Contact the Director:
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. Youth are invited to share their gifts of music through Holy Spirit’s Teen Choir, “Fire by Night”. All youth, 7th grade through College, are welcome! Specific rehearsal dates are announced through the parish bulletin and personal e-mail. Teens sing at Mass on the fourth Sunday of every month. Contact the Director:
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. The Festival Choir welcomes all vocalists, youth and adult. The choir prepares for parish Liturgical celebrations on a limited basis: Christ the King, Easter, Pentecost, and other designated Liturgies throughout the Liturgical year. Specific rehearsal dates are announced through the parish bulletin and personal e-mail. To be added to the e-mail list, contact:
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. Cantors work with the accompanist to lead the assembly in sung prayer, and proclaim the Word of God through the Responsorial Psalm. Cantors are needed for all weekend and Holy Day Liturgies. A willingness to grow in faith and an understanding of the importance of prayerful presence to the assembly is foundational. Parish cantors meet to consider their ministry and build musical skills. Contact the Director: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . |