Celebrating Eucharist at Fr. Don's installation
The worship of God is our primary expression as a community of faith. Our liturgy is the only activity which embraces every single parishioner of Holy Spirit. The liturgy is not only the starting point of the Christian life, as the source of our strength and the basis of our encounter with God, but is also the end-point of our Christian life, as a foretaste of the heavenly banquet where we will be united as One with God, forever and ever.
At Holy Spirit, we recognize that, as St. Augustine said, the celebration of the Eucharist "Makes the Church." Therefore, our Sunday worship is an expression of the best part of ourselves which we offer to God as a sacrificial gift, and as a means of engaging all elements of our community so that they may be transformed through God's power, felt in the communal experience of worship. We strive to make our liturgies more and more powerful, to make our worship space more and more a place of beauty and an encounter with the Transcendent, and to make our ministers more than volunteers.
If you would like further information on how you might become part of one of these important ministries, please contact the listed name by phone or e-mail.
ALTAR SERVERS: Children who are 5th grade and older, symbolize the role of the Christian assembly by their serving presence to the priest during mass and other liturgical services.
Contact: Dan Hernandez, 972.291-7247, e-mail dherna@msn.com
ART AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE: Strives to prepare the worship space to promote an inviting Christian atmosphere for all seasons of the Church year, according to the guidelines of the Church, pastor and liturgy commission.
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CANTORS: Welcome the assembly through a Call to Worship before the Mass begins and helps to lead the community in prayer through song during the
Contact: Jane Moore, 972.296-5542, e-mail moorejane@sbcglobal.net
CHOIRS: Serve to lead and inspire the community through the gift of song. Those stepping forward to serve in this capacity must be prepared to commit to regular times of practice and ministry.
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Contact: Robin M. Babcock , e-mail csanta_2525@yahoo.co, Mobile 469-684-5106
HOSPITALITY MINISTRY (USHERS): Ushers serve not only to take up the collection. Responsibilities include assisting in seating, directing parishioners during Communion, distribution of bulletins and representing the community as a welcoming presence to guests.
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HOSPITAL/HOMEBOUND/NURSING HOME MINISTRY: Trained ministers take communion to hospitals, to the homebound and to nursing homes on a regular basis. Must be willing to make a strong commitment to be present to those who so depend on regular visits from their faith community.
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LECTORS: Lectors proclaim God's word during Mass and other liturgical celebrations. Mandatory training is required of lectors because of the importance of their ministry. Open to adults and confirmed youth.
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PARISH MUSIC COORDINATOR AND ORGANIST: Serves as a liaison between music ministers and the pastor and helps coordinate various musical needs for the parish.
Contact: Karen Birtchet, 972.723-0512, e-mail pianolady@ectisp.net
SACRISTAN AND SACRISTY HELPERS: Work to keep the altar area and linens clean for all liturgies. Sets up for masses and other worship services. Also sees that vestments and appointments are clean and orderly.
Contact: Elaine Bishop, 972.298-4971 (leave a message)
WEDDING COORDINATOR: Helps couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage plan the wedding ceremony following the guidelines of the Church and pastor.
Contact: Jane Moore, 972.296-5542, e-mail moorejane@sbcglobal.net
For more information about the Liturgy Commission, please contact Carol Lemmon.