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Eucharistic Ministry is open to any person, 18 years or older, who is
fully initiated into the Church and has a special devotion to the Blessed
Sacrament. Eucharistic Ministers distribute and share with the Catholic
Faithful the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass, and with the sick who
are homebound, hospitalized, or in nursing homes. |
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Lectors proclaim the Word of God to the congregation at all parish Masses.
Any member of the laity, 18 years or older, and in good standing with
the church, is invited to be a lector. |
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ministry of Altar Server at St. Therese is open to any young man or
woman, grades 5th-12th, who have a desire to serve at the Altar, to
assist the priests and deacons at daily and Sunday Masses, and liturgical
services, and to help the congregation participate and enjoy worship.
For altar server sign up and training, please contact the church office. |
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Sacristan is an appointed person who coordinates the preparation of
liturgical materials and ministers for the celebration of Mass. |
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ministry of the usher is of great importance at the weekend and Holy
Day Masses at St. Therese. The ushers greet parishioners as they arrive
at church, answer any questions, help those with special needs and take
up the collection. Ushers assist in accommodating the assembly and the
church environment. It is a ministry open to both men and women (18
years and older) of our parish who wish to serve in this capacity. |
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member of the parish can take an active role in the Mass by carrying
up the Offertory Gifts. The ushers may ask you to bring up the gifts.
We hope that you will accept this honor and privilege. |
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Music Ministry at St. Therese includes that of leading the singing and
accompanying for weekend and Holy Day Masses. We are also proud of our
participation in the bilingual celebrations. Our cantors and accompanists
are just ordinary people like you, who recognize the gifts God has given
them and want to enhance the Mass and participation of the assembly
through music. If you are able to play any of the musical instruments,
especially piano, organ, or guitar please consider using your talents
through this ministry. If you are a strong singer and would like to
be a cantor (song leader) at Mass, please call the church office. |
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Choir |
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Adult Choir sings primarily at the 10:00 am Sunday Mass, special Holy
Days and events such as Holy Week liturgies, and midnight Mass Christmas
Eve. They volunteer their time to sing at community events. Practice
is every Thursday evening at 6:30 pm in the church. Those who belong
to the choir find it a special way of ministering, using their talents,
and praising God in song. It is also a time to socialize and get to
know other members of the parish. If you are interested in using your
talent to praise the Lord, you are welcome to join us. |
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Liturgy Committee is comprised of members active in liturgical ministries.
These members plan Masses, liturgical functions, and feasts according
to the Church's Liturgical Year. They assist in coordinating and training
of all liturgical ministers, and arrangement of the church environment.
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Extraordinary Ministers take the Holy Eucharist to residents of Aurora
Care Center and Camillia Care Center every Sunday and Tuesday. If you
know of someone homebound or hospitalized who would like to be remembered
in prayer at Mass or receive Communion, please call the church office..
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