ministries

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Altar Servers
Art & Environment
Cantors
Children's Liturgy of the Word
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Lectors
Ministers of Hospitality
Music Ministry

Altar Servers

An Altar Server's function is to assist the Celebrant in serving Mass and other Liturgical functions. Students in Grades 5-8 are welcomed. Training is provided before serving for the first time and as needed. Adult servers staff our Funeral Masses. For more information contact
Pat Krema .

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Art & Environment

The look and feel of our worship space is important to good liturgy. Our Art and Environment committee members enrich the worship space with liturgically appropriate decorations. The committee arranges flowers, hangs banners and provides ideas for the church environment. The changing look as we move through the liturgical year is accomplished by the work of our Art and Environment Committee. For more information, please contact Paul Milan.

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Cantors

The ministry of the parish cantor is to bring the song of the assembly to life. The cantor leads and assists the sung prayer of the community. Cantors require an excellent singing voice, the ability to read music and learn it quickly. The parish provides training to suitable cantors. For more information, please contact Paul Milan.

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Children´s Liturgy of the Word

Children are entitled to hear the Word of God at a level suitable to their understanding. Our CLOW members ensure that this happens at the 10:30 Mass when children from grades 1-4 are dismissed to their care at Children´s Liturgy of the Word. The readings of the day are read, the psalm is sung and numerous activities designed to help them understand what they´ve heard take place. Contact Paul Milan for more information.

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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (formerly called Eucharistic Ministers) are lay people who; after having received special training and having been commissioned by the Archbishop; serve the parish by distributing the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass. They are referred to as extraordinary ministers, because the ordinary minister of the sacrament of Communion is the priest or deacon. They also bring the Eucharist to the sick and homebound. Scheduling of extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion is done monthly by Eileen Lynch (contact info). If you are interested in becoming an EM, please contact Paul Milan.

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Lectors

Lectors are specially trained lay people who come forth from the assembly each week during Mass to not just read, but proclaim God’s Word in the readings from the Sacred Scripture. Lectors should have a clear voice and be comfortable with public speaking. If you are interested in becoming a lector, please contact Paul Milan.

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Ministers of Hospitality

Our Ministers of Hospitality do much more than take up the collection and stand around the rear of the church. Theirs is the first face you see as they open the doors of the church to welcome you. As ministers of hospitality, they extend Christ´s welcome to the parishioners. They will help you find a seat. They make sure you leave with a bulletin and a smile. Contact Paul Milan for more information.

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Music Ministry

Music is a vital part of the worship at St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church. Currently we have a 30 member adult choir which normally sings at the Sunday 10:30am Mass from September through June. Rehearsals are held every Tuesday from 7:30pm until 9:00pm in the church. You don’t have to be able to read music or be a great singer to join the choir. If you can sing reasonably well and are willing to learn, you are welcome to join the choir.

Our youth ensemble is a contemporary group which includes guitar, bass, drums, percussion and keyboards as well as a chorus of singers.

Throughout the year at special liturgies we have guest musicians join us on woodwinds, brass, strings and timpani. Accomplished, capable musicians are welcome to join us for these special events. Contact Paul Milan with any music ministry questions.

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