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Liturgical Ministries

"...Shout joyfully to the LORD, all you lands; serve the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful song."
Psalm 100:1-2

Liturgical Ministry

Saint John Paul II said: “… the liturgical celebration is a sacred action not simply of the clergy, but of the entire assembly. It is a community action. It is, therefore, natural that the tasks not proper to the ordained ministers be filled by the lay faithful”.
 
The following Ministries provide a great opportunity to involve more members of the parish community in liturgical celebrations and work towards providing worship that has the power to transform the hearts and minds of God’s holy people through offering hospitable welcome, reverent and intentional ministers, enthusiastic singing, and full and conscious participation by the faithful.

  • Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion – minister the Body and Blood of Christ at Sunday Mass, when needed, and bring the Holy Eucharist to the sick and homebound.  Jesus said, "I am the living bread that came down from heaven: whoever eats this bread will live forever, and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world." - Jn 6:51

    • Ministry to the Homebound - We are very grateful for all of you who take special care to be sure that the ill and homebound members of your family receive the Holy Eucharist on a regular basis.  This assists the priests in making sure that all of our parishioners have access to the grace of the sacraments.  For the sick, the reception of Holy Communion is not only a privilege but also a sign of support and concern shown by the Christian community for its members who are ill.

  • Lectors / Ministers of the Word – proclaim the sacred Scriptures in the liturgy.  Jesus said "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God." - Mt 4:4

  • Sacristans – arranges everything necessary for the celebration of the Mass

  • Altar Servers – assist and serve the Presider at Mass 

  • Ushers – welcome all who come to worship; helping all to find a place and feel as one assembly

  • Music Ministry – provides liturgical music that lifts the hearts of the faithful to offer praise and thanksgiving to God and prepares the liturgical music repertoire of Our Lady of Sorrows that reflects the diversity of styles and forms that enrich church music today.  Learn more about Music Ministry and how to get involved HERE.

  • Art & Environment – enhance the liturgical environment with appropriate decorations, creates the atmosphere of prayer, and ensures the Church is configured so as to invite full, active, and conscious participation of the faithful as well as conveys the image of the gathered assembly, and facilitates liturgical action

If you would like to serve in any one of these important ministries feel free to contact the front office where they can help you.  248-474-5720 or [email protected].