James Lutz is our Director of Music and Liturgical Coordinator. Contact him at jlutz@evdio.org to sign up or with any questions.
Parish Liturgical Ministries
"When the Church comes together in the liturgical assembly to celebrate the Mass, or any other sacrament, her members do not gather simply as a crowd, as an amorphous, undifferentiated group of people. They gather in a variety of ministries and roles. ...In fact, the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy of the Second Vatican Council tells us that participation in the liturgy is the right and duty of all the baptized. ...In addition to the ordained ministries there are roles in the liturgy which are exercised by lay people who place their time and talent at the service of the liturgical assembly as acolytes (altar servers), lectors, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, cantors, choir members, instrumentalists, leaders of song and ushers. Others contribute their time and talent to planning and organizing the liturgy, to keeping the church and the vestments, vessels and appointments clean and well-ordered or to providing decorations that reflect the spirit of the liturgical feast or season. The General Instruction makes it very clear that this variety of offices and roles is desirable and should be maintained. ...All the baptized need to understand that part of their duty regarding liturgy is to accept some responsibility for the liturgy, to place themselves and their God-given talents at the service of the liturgical community whenever possible."
-from "Ministries and Roles within the Liturgical Assembly at Mass" (https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/ministries-and-roles-within-the-liturgical-assembly-at-mass)
Please prayerfully consider how you can use your God-given talents to uplift our community here at St. John's!
List of Services
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SacristansList Item 1
Sacristans are the eyes and ears for the smooth flow of our liturgical celebrations. A Sacristan is one who diligently arranges the liturgical books, the vestments, and other things that are necessary for the celebration of Mass, and helps organize the other Liturgical Ministries.
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LectorsList Item 2
The lector is instituted to proclaim the readings from Sacred Scripture, with the exception of the Gospel. He may also announce the intentions for the Universal Prayer and, in the absence of a psalmist, recite the Psalm between the readings. High school and older. Training provided.
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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy CommunionList Item 3
Assist in the distribution of Eucharist at Masses. Open to any confirmed Catholic. Training required.
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Altar ServersList Item 4
Servers carry the cross, the processional candles, hold the book for the priest celebrant when he is not at the altar, carry the incense and censer, present the bread, wine, and water to the priest during the preparation of the gifts or assist him when he receives the gifts from the people, wash the hands of the priest, assist the priest celebrant and deacon as necessary. 4th grade or older, male or female. Training required.
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Ushers
Ushers assist with seating and take up the collections at Mass. All ages are welcome.
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Greeters
Greet parishioners and hand out hymnals. Individuals or families can be greeters.
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Rosary Leaders
Lead the Rosary before Saturday 5pm and Sunday 7am Masses.
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Music Ministry
St. John the Baptist has a vibrant Music Ministry including choir members and instrumentalists of all ages. Click on the photo to go to our Music Ministry page for more details.
