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Liturgical Ministries
Altar Server Ministry Patron Saint: Saint Stephen Purpose: To assist the clergy at Sunday and special Masses – such as Holy Week Services. Altar servers are not at funerals and do not serve at weddings unless requested. Training/Skills: Training is minimal – most of the training takes place on the job. Two meetings a year for training. There are training sessions conducted usually in the Fall when we receive new members from the religious education program. Time Needed: One hour a month is all that is required. You are welcome to do more. We are grateful to the parents who drive and coordinate household schedules to allow their children to serve. Having so many young people interested in serving is wonderful. Tasks/Responsibilities: Process in with the clergy – if no Deacon at Mass – set up the altar with chalices, etc. Length of Service: There is no minimum. Most serve for several years. Around the 7th or 8th grade – servers begin to “retire." Annual Retreat: Bowling twice a year. Coordinator: Fr. Jim McCabe CSsr Information for Current Altar Servers
Altar Society Ministry Patron Saint: Saint Zita Purpose: To make sure the altar linens and our worship space is clean for our liturgical celebrations. Training/Skills: General housekeeping skills. New members are trained by the existing members. Time Needed: Members that select weekly cleaning of the altar area are assigned approximately once a month. Tasks/Responsibilities: Members can choose from two different tasks:
Length of Service: No set timeframe. Member’s discretion. Annual Retreat: All members are encouraged to attend the annual Redemptorist Lay Associates Retreat held at San Alfonso Retreat Center (late August/early September). Coordinator:
Arts & Environment Ministry Patron Saint: Saint Benedict Biscop Purpose: This ministry enhances our worship space. The church calendar has many special seasons such as Christmas and Easter where flowers are placed in the sanctuary or by the altar to enhance the celebration. Certain designated holy days on Sunday or during the week often have a display that will add to the message of the day. The colors of the seasons are displayed in some way so the people can travel through the church year with the help of the colors. Training/Skills: No particular skills are need to be a member. Time Needed: Members can offer as much time as able. Some spend hours and others as much as they can. During the Christmas and Easter seasons, due to the large number of plants; extra volunteers are always welcome. Annual Retreat: All members are encouraged to attend the annual Redemptorist Lay Associates Retreat held at San Alfonso Retreat Center (late August/early September). Coordinator: Ann Hughes - 516-443-6972 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Ministry Patron Saint: Our Loving Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ Purpose: To serve our Parish Community by administering the Body & Blood of Christ. Training/Skills: Diocesan Training, plus Parish training. Time Needed: Approximately one hour a week on weekends or Holy Days of Obligation. Tasks/Responsibilities: To distribute the Body and Blood of Christ to our Parish Community. Length of Service: No set timeframe. Member’s discretion. Annual Retreat: All members are encouraged to attend the annual Redemptorist Lay Associates Retreat held at San Alfonso Retreat Center (late August/early September). Coordinator:
Liturgy Ministry Patron Saint: Saint Benedict Purpose: This ministry is required by the Diocese of Rockville Centre to enhance and support prayer in the parish and to help all to grow in faith. It is dedicated to creating a relationship among all parishioners and, in particular, making them One in Christ. It consists of members of the Liturgical Ministries and often includes others who, in some way, can make for better communication and ease in bringing the parish closer together. The members, since they come from various ministries within the Liturgical category, try to coordinate schedules, music, prayer services, missions, etc. so liturgy is correctly and beautifully presented. The Pastor presides over the Liturgy Committee. All priests and deacons are welcome to attend. Time Needed: The ministry meets monthly. Membership: All who want to become members must be interviewed by the Pastor. Annual Retreat: All members are encouraged to attend the annual Redemptorist Lay Associates Retreat held at San Alfonso Retreat Center (late August/early September). Coordinator: Fr. Pat Woods, CSsR - 516-931-0818 Ministers of the Word Ministry Patron Saint: Saint Bede the Venerable Purpose: Lectors proclaim the Word of God to the assembly of the faithful at Masses on Saturday, Sunday, Holy Days and other special services throughout the year. Skills Needed: Availability for the Saturday evening and/or Sunday Mass. Ability and desire to proclaim the scriptures in a public forum. Time Needed: Usually an hour every few weeks. A schedule is provided for all lectors well in advance of the dates of service. Length of Service: No set timeframe. Member’s discretion. Training/Development: Attendance at the Diocesan Lector Training course and one-on-one training with Deacon Tom in the church. Annual Retreat: All members are encouraged to attend the annual Redemptorist Lay Associates Retreat held at San Alfonso Retreat Center (late August/early September). Coordinator: Deacon Tom Hennessy - 516-935-1193 Patron Saint: Saint Cecilia Purpose: The Music Ministry's goal is to proclaim God's love in song. Our hope is to hear the congregation echo our words of musical prayer back to us, thereby lifting up our hearts as one people of God. Training/Skills: If you love music, can sing or play an instrument, and want to be part of our musical community, consider joining our Music Ministry. The ability to read music is a plus but is not required. Time Needed:
Tasks/Responsibilities: Attend regular required rehearsal (usually about an hour); Attend longer rehearsals before major holy days; Attend weekly choir mass; Organize and take care of all sheet music and hymnals you are given; During the week look over weekly music and anthems and rehearse your parts. Length of Service: No set timeframe. Member’s discretion. Training/Development: Rehearsals are considered training/practice. There are outside classes, courses and events provided by the diocese and the National Pastoral Musicians Assoc. that any member may attend. Annual Retreat: All members are encouraged to attend the annual Redemptorist Lay Associates Retreat held at San Alfonso Retreat Center (late August/early September). Coordinator:
Pastoral Care of the Sick Ministry (Homebound/Hospitalized) Patron Saint: Saint John of God Purpose: Provide Communion to the sick in a hospital, nursing home, or homebound. Training/Skills: Attend the Diocese training program which consists of two Saturdays for the homebound including 3 hours during this training for the hospital ministry at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Time Needed: For the hospital you would spend ½ hour per week and the homebound you would spend about 15-30 minutes per homebound. Tasks/Responsibilities: Provide a brief prayer service for the administration of Communion. Follow the hospital rules if going to the hospital. Length of Service: No set timeframe. Member’s discretion. Meetings: Periodic hospital meetings & occasional meetings with the Pastor. Annual Retreat: All members are encouraged to attend the annual Redemptorist Lay Associates Retreat held at San Alfonso Retreat Center (late August/early September). Coordinator: Howard W. Cragg - 516-579-8147
Usher Ministry Patron Saint: Saint Andrew Purpose: Ushers are the first to welcome worshippers as they enter Church, helping them to feel welcome and at ease. Training/Skills: Polite and friendly demeanor. The diocese offers a one-time class for Ushers. Time Needed:Arrive 15 minutes ahead of assigned Mass. Attendance usually once weekly and/or at other special Masses (Holy days of Obligation). Tasks/Responsibilities: Ushers direct Parishioners to available seats; select individuals to bring up the Offertory presentation; help with Parish collections; assist in an orderly procession for receiving communion; distribute materials such as bulletins and handouts; etc. They convey the collection to the lockbox in the Robing room. At the conclusion of each Mass the Ushers assist in an orderly dismal of the parishioners, and then the Usher straightens up the pews in the same section he did the collection. Length of Service: No set timeframe. Member’s discretion. Annual Retreat: All members are encouraged to attend the annual Redemptorist Lay Associates Retreat held at San Alfonso Retreat Center (late August/early September). Coordinator:
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