Liturgical Ministry

We are called to serve one another as members of the parish community.  We are challenged by the example of Jesus to reach out in loving service to others, offering hospitality and welcome to the community at large.

“The LITURGY is the SUMMIT towards which
the activity of the Church is directed;
at the same time it is the
FONT from which all power flows.”
Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy - Documents of Vatican II

As a parish family, though diverse, we come together to celebrate our unity with God and with one another.  Strengthened by our prayer together, we are empowered to make that unity in diversity present in our daily lives.

Ministries:

Mass Servers (beginning in 5^th grade)
Cantor & Song Leaders (sings verses of Responsorial Psalm and songs; sometimes also worship leader)
Choir member
Environment / Church decoration
Eucharistic Minister
Gift Bearer
Instrumental Musician (piano, organ, other instruments)
Leader for Liturgy of the Word for Children (during Sunday 9:00 am Mass)
Lector
Sacristan (behind the scenes work to prepare Eucharistic Celebrations)
Spiritual Life Commission member
Usher/Greeter
Washing linens
Worship Leader (provides welcome presence for each weekend Liturgy)  

Each September an opportunity is provided for Parish members to “sign up” for involvement in the above named ministries. Volunteers can also sign up by calling our director of liturgy/music, Kitty Maas at 238-3471, ext. 138.

Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and Gift Bearers are given a schedule periodically and seasonally. Other schedules are provided for servers, musicians, usher/greeters, washing of linens, sacristans.

The Ministry of Music                

The music ministers assist the common prayer of the assembly through their musical leadership. The music ministry includes a variety of styles to meet a diversity of needs.

The Parish Choir is open to anyone high school age or above.  The music chosen is of a variety of styles from Gregorian Chant to contemporary music.  The group rehearses Thursday evening (7:30-9:00pm) and usually leads the assembly in song at the 11:00 am Sunday liturgy.

Contemporary Groups rotate in leading the music each week at 9:00 am Sunday and at the 5:00 pm Saturday Masses.

Children’s Choir is formed for Christmas and other celebrations.

Instruments are integral to our parish music program: Piano, organ, guitar, bass, woodwinds, brass and strings, etc.

Wedding Celebration

Couples seeking to wed at Blessed Sacrament should contact one of the parish priests to arrange a date. Pre-cana preparation should begin 6 months before the wedding date.

Funeral Celebrations

The entire Christian community shares the ministry of consolation and is therefore to be involved in caring for the dying, praying for the dead, and comforting those who mourn.  

Family members or those responsible for the liturgical elements should contact the parish as soon as possible. A meeting time will be scheduled so that appropriate readings and  prayers, psalms and songs may be chosen to express the deep faith of the Church and simultaneously provide and awareness of God’s healing and saving presence.

The parish priest who is presiding for the funeral will contact the parish music director who will in turn contact musicians and vocalists.

Blessed Sacrament parish is able to coordinate funeral luncheons when funerals occur before noon. 

Parish Music Director, Kitty Maas  Office: 238-3471
Funeral Luncheons, Joan Emmerich, Home: 831-5291

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Last modified: June 30, 2008