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Of all the ministries restored to the laity by the liturgical reform of the Second Vatican Council, perhaps none
is more important than the ministry of the Lector. Along with the deacon, the priest and the bishop, the lector
is entrusted with the crucial task of making the word of God come alive by proclaiming it for the Christian
assembly.
is more important than the ministry of the Lector. Along with the deacon, the priest and the bishop, the lector
is entrusted with the crucial task of making the word of God come alive by proclaiming it for the Christian
assembly.
Lector (Ministry of Proclaiming the Word)
A well prepared lector can do much to
prayerful and powerful proclamation of the
touch and move the whole assembly,
If you feel you are called to be a lector for
Mass, or if you would like information
prayerful and powerful proclamation of the
touch and move the whole assembly,
If you feel you are called to be a lector for
Mass, or if you would like information
enhance the celebration of the liturgy by a
word of God. Such a proclamation can
serving as an instrument of God's grace.
any of the Sunday Masses or the weekday
regarding lector-training classes, please
call (510) 223-1153. There are also
word of God. Such a proclamation can
serving as an instrument of God's grace.
any of the Sunday Masses or the weekday
regarding lector-training classes, please
call (510) 223-1153. There are also
various workshops and courses in the Diocese to help those called to this ministry to develop and improve
their skills and to deepen their understanding and fulfillment of their task. A schedule is available in the
church vestibule.
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their skills and to deepen their understanding and fulfillment of their task. A schedule is available in the
church vestibule.
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Ministry of the Eucharist
Ministers of the Eucharist have a unique and specific function to perform at each
liturgy: the Ministry of Communion. Pope Paul VI authorized special ministers of
Communion to distribute the Body and Blood of Christ to their fellow worshipers at
the Liturgies and with those confined to their home, so that no one "be deprived of
this sacramental help and consolation."
Eucharistic ministers must be truly present to others as they offer them the Body and
Blood of Christ. They are among their fellow worshipers as ones who serve and it is
liturgy: the Ministry of Communion. Pope Paul VI authorized special ministers of
Communion to distribute the Body and Blood of Christ to their fellow worshipers at
the Liturgies and with those confined to their home, so that no one "be deprived of
this sacramental help and consolation."
Eucharistic ministers must be truly present to others as they offer them the Body and
Blood of Christ. They are among their fellow worshipers as ones who serve and it is
a true way of exercising one's baptismal call.
If you feel you are called to this ministry and would like to undertake some training, please call St.
Callistus at (510) 223-1153.
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If you feel you are called to this ministry and would like to undertake some training, please call St.
Callistus at (510) 223-1153.
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Altar Servers
Calling all boys and girls 9 years and upward. Each server undergoes training to
become efficient in the ministry of serving at the altar during Mass. As each server
gains experience in the art of assisting at various liturgies in church he or she is
acknowledged for progress made by being presented with a certificate and cross
of that particular level earned.
If you feel that your son or daughter would like to become an Altar Server, call
Bob Jennings at (510) 390-2533. New training sessions will be announced.
become efficient in the ministry of serving at the altar during Mass. As each server
gains experience in the art of assisting at various liturgies in church he or she is
acknowledged for progress made by being presented with a certificate and cross
of that particular level earned.
If you feel that your son or daughter would like to become an Altar Server, call
Bob Jennings at (510) 390-2533. New training sessions will be announced.
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Ministry of Sacristan
Before one can answer the question of what is the ministry of sacristan, one has to define
that place called the sacristy.
The sacristy is that room in a Catholic Church usually adjoining the sanctuary in which the
sacred vessels, a variety of altar supplies, vestments and other related items are kept. The
person who manages all of this in preparation of church liturgies is called the sacristan.
If you have any questions regarding the ministry of sacristan, feel free to call the parish
office at (510) 223-1153.
that place called the sacristy.
The sacristy is that room in a Catholic Church usually adjoining the sanctuary in which the
sacred vessels, a variety of altar supplies, vestments and other related items are kept. The
person who manages all of this in preparation of church liturgies is called the sacristan.
If you have any questions regarding the ministry of sacristan, feel free to call the parish
office at (510) 223-1153.
A Sacristan seeks to serve the church family by setting the table of the Lord for all the children of God to
come and gather in worship. To fulfill this important ministry so as to better enable the community to come
worship and receive our Eucharistic Lord.
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come and gather in worship. To fulfill this important ministry so as to better enable the community to come
worship and receive our Eucharistic Lord.
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