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Liturgical Ministries
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| Liturgy Committee | |
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Fosters the spiritual life of parishioners by planning the liturgical celebrations. It is also responsible for the training of lectors, Eucharistic ministers, greeters, gift bearers and altar servers, as well as creating a suitable environment for the church's worship. Members include representatives from the parish liturgical and music ministries. It meets on the second Monday of the month in the parish office meeting room. Contact: Fr. Bill Pifher 419-332-7339 |
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| Adult Choir | |
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Enhances the liturgy and encourages congregational singing by leading songs and responses at the Sunday 9:30 a.m. Mass and at certain liturgies through the year. The group practices every Tuesday from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the church. All are welcome to join. Contact: Nancy Widman 419-332-1236 |
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| Altar Servers | |
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Elementary, junior high and high school students who assist at the weekday, Saturday evening and Sunday morning Eucharistic liturgy, as well as at other liturgical celebrations. Training for this ministry usually begins in grade 4. Contact: Fr. Bill Pifher 419-332-7339 |
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| Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion | |
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Men and women who, after preparation and commissioning, assist in giving the Body and Blood of Christ to the worshipping assembly. Contact: Fr. Bill Pifher 419-332-7339 |
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| Gift Bearers | |
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Represent the assembly in presenting the gifts of bread and wine to the celebrant at the Eucharistic liturgy. Contact: Marj Joseph 419-334-8888 |
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| Greeters/Ushers | |
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Offer hospitality to the gathering assembly and bring a sense of order to the assembly before, during and at the end of the liturgy. They also collect and deposit the Sunday offering. Contact: Scott & Laurie Young 419-332-2445 |
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| Lectors | |
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Men and women who combine faith and reading skill to proclaim the scriptures at Mass and other liturgical services. Contact: Fr. Bill Pifher 419-332-7339 |
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| Liturgical Ensemble | |
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A contemporary music group that assists the parish in praising God through song at the Sunday 11:00 a.m. and at other liturgical celebrations. This group practices on Wednesdays from 6:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the church. Contact: Kim Jenkins 419-334-8492 or Anne Karcher-Molyet 419-639-2610 |
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| Organist | |
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Works in collaboration with the Liturgy Committee, the Adult Choir and Sacred Heart School to provide appropriate accompaniment for liturgical services. Contact: Eileen Bauer 419-332-3007 |
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| Sacristan | |
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Works in coordination with the Liturgy Committee to prepare for liturgical celebrations. Contact: Don Hoffman 419-332-8619 |
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