Liturgy and Worship Committee

Mission

This gathering of parishioners and clergy strives to make the Eucharistic celebration the center of the Catholic, faith community’s unique encounter with the Risen Lord. Primarily, at weekend worship, the community truly becomes “church” and all its activities and ministries find their meaning and sustenance in the celebration of the Paschal Mystery.

Various special liturgical and para-liturgical worships are fashioned by the committee. The committee develops liturgies for children at 9:30 AM Mass on Sunday; remembrance Mass for deceased members in August; parish feast celebration; Communal anointing of the sick; Lenten devotions to name a few. It is the challenge of the committee to interact with all parish ministries and organizations so to celebrate “around the altar” the richness of the virtuous works each group offers to the faith community.

Activities and Volunteer Opportunities:

Altar Servers

Boys and girls, grades 4 through senior high school, assist at weekend liturgies and weddings. Adult servers assist at funerals. If you are interested, please contact Denise Herbert (203) 387-7119.

Lectors Ministry

Mission – Lectors publicly proclaim the Word of the Lord during daily and Sunday Mass and on special liturgical feasts. Through them, God continues to feed His people at the Table of the Word. They grow in knowledge and love of the living God and publicly witness their faith in response to their baptismal call.

In considering the commitment involved in being a Lector, the following are some of the requirements which should be considered: (1) a practicing Catholic who has received the sacrament of Confirmation, (2) posses a love and understanding of the Scripture, (3) be eager to serve their fellow Christians, (4) be willing to engage in ongoing training, (5) have highly developed communication skills, (6) speak audibly, clearly and articulately, (7) have self-possession, confidence, maturity, poise, and sensitivity, and (8) understand the commitment involved. Training, preparations aids and opportunities to pray together are offered to strengthen them in the ministry. If you are interested in becoming a Lector, please call the rectory or Chairperson: Rosemarie DiRienzo 389-9698.

 

Eucharistic Ministry Mission

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Pope Paul VI authorized special ministers of Communion to share the body and blood of Christ with their fellow worshippers in the assembly and with those confined to their homes. Ministers of the Eucharist are designated religious and lay individuals who help with the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass, at other special liturgies, and to parishioners unable to attend Mass. A preparation program is required for those who are to be commissioned as Eucharistic ministers. Serving in this ministry results in several benefits: a deepening of faith, a realization of Christ’s great love for us through the Eucharist; and a better understanding of the power of prayer. If you are interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister, please contact the parish priest.

Ushers Ministry Mission

Ushers are the ministers of hospitality of the Parish. They greet people on their entry into Church, distribute Church bulletins, and answer questions from parishioners about upcoming Church events. Ushers assist parishioners to locating seats, collect the weekly offerings at every Mass, and help people with special needs. We are always looking for new ushers. If you are interested in becoming an Usher, please call the rectory or Chairperson: Ben DiCenzo 393-2077. Altar Linens Mission – The purpose of the Altar Linen Committee is to provide clean linens for the priest use at mass on the altars at both church locations. The duties of the volunteers are to wash, dry and iron the linen on a weekly basis. The committee is always looking for new volunteers. If you are interested, please contact Theresa DeSarbo 393-3105.

Miraculous Medal Novena

Following the Saturday 8:30 AM Liturgy at the Mother Church the laity gathers for the novena prayers.

Small Christian Communities

The mission of the Small Christian Communities is to promote and support small Christian groups that meet regularly to increase spirituality and knowledge of scripture. The Small Christian Communities support in a reflective and relational way parish activities where people help each other to connect life and faith. There are two groups in the Church which meet in parishioners’ homes. One group meets on Wednesday morning and the second group meets on Thursday evening. If you would like more information, please contact the Rectory Office.

Rosary

Daily Rosary: Following the daily morning Mass in the Mother Church, the laity prays communally the Rosary of Our Lady. Weekly Rosary: On Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the Center Road Church, the laity prays communally the Rosary of Our Lady.
 
 
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