Liturgy

Liturgy

"This is my body, given for you."

Liturgy Ministry Scheduler

Our Right & Duty

Vatican II's Vision for Liturgical Worship

"Mother Church earnestly desires that all the faithful should be led to that fully conscious, and active participation in liturgical celebrations which is demanded by the very nature of the liturgy. Such participation by the Christian people as "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a redeemed people (1 Pet. 2:9; cf. 2:4-5), is their right and duty by reason of their baptism."

As our church community gathers together for Mass and other liturgical celebrations, each of us plays an important and vital part. First and foremost, all of us are called to participate with full, conscious, and active participation. But some of us are invited and called to specific functions to facilitate the celebration of the liturgy. We invite you to prayerfully discern what liturgical ministry God might be calling you to serve in.

Current Needs & Opportunities

  • Welcome Center (4:30pm Saturday Mass)

    Welcome Center ministers are great for people who love meeting new people, like to share information, and have the gift of hospitality. 


    Responsibilities:

    • Greets those new to SJV at welcome center 
    • Register new members
    • Answer questions about our parish life
    • Gives welcome to all new members when they register.

    Age Requirement

    • 18 or Older

    Commitment/Frequency

    • Every 3 - 6 Weeks, depening on the amount Welcome Center ministers signed up for a particular Mass. 

  • Ushers (4:30pm Saturday Mass)

    Ushers often will be people's first human contact in our Church. 


    Responsibilities: 

    • Welcome all who gather for Mass 
    • Distribute weekly bulletins/worship aids
    • Help seat
    • Pass collection baskets
    • Guide the communion procession

    Age Requirement

    • Highschool

    Commitment/Frequency

    • Varies: Every 2 - 6 Weeks, depending on the number of ushers signed up for a particular mass. 

  • St. Francis Art & Environment

    Do you love decorating and making a space look beautiful? St. Francis Art & Environment team leads with beauty by adorning our worship space with art & beauty.


    Responsibilities:

    • Weekly group that prepares church for liturgy each weekend.
    • Seasonal church decor (Christmas,  Holy Week,  etc.)

    Age Requirement


    Commitment/Frequency

     

  • Liturgy Broadcasting

    Ushers often will be people's first human contact in our Church. 


    Responsibilities: 


    Welcome all who gather for Mass 

    Distribute weekly bulletins/worship aids

    Help seat

    Pass collection baskets

    Guide the communion procession


    Age Requirement


    Highschool


    Commitment/Frequency

    Varies: Every 2 - 6 Weeks, depending on the number of ushers signed up for a particular mass. 

Request info for a Liturgical Ministry here!

List of Liturgical Ministries

  • Altar Servers

    Grade 4-12 students who assist the priest during weekend Masses and special liturgies. 


    Contacts: Daryl Fortin 563.332.7910, darylfortin@gmail.com or Pete Moldt 563.499.0288, pkmoldt@msn.com

  • Ushers

    This is a ministry of hospitality! Ushers welcome all who gather for Mass and assist by distributing worship aids, seating, passing the collection baskets, guiding the communion procession, and distributing weekly bulletins. 


    Contacts: Tim Meidinger 563.484.6255, bisontim1989@gmail.com or Tim Conrad 309.235-7363, timconradia@gmail.com

  • Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

    They welcome all to the celebration of Mass and distribute the Body & Blood of Christ to fellow worshippers during the communion rite. 


    Contacts: Todd Boelter 314.707.2893, todd_boelter@hotmail.com or Melissa Pajunen 563.650.3453 mkpajunen@gmail.com

  • Eucharistic Minister's to the Sick and Confined

    This ministry brings communion to the sick or home bound parishioners after the 8:30am Mass on Sunday mornings. 


    Contact: Jan Touney 563.508.2313, jtouney@gmail.com

  • Sacristans

    This ministry takes place "behind the scenes". Sacristans prepare and set out the vessels, bread, wine and small linens needed for Mass, then purify the vessels after Mass. 


    Contacts: Deb Sullivan 563.340.3026 or deb3026@hotmail.com or Karen Moldt 563.332.0889, pkmoldt@msn.com

  • Music Ministry

    Offers multiple opportunities for students and adults to join in the musical and liturgical life of the parish. 


    Contact: Colin Evers, 563.332.7910 x112, liturgy@sjvbett.org

  • Readers

    Those who proclaim the Word of God in the Liturgy of the Word during Mass and lead the Prayers of the Faithful. 


    Contacts: Marty Corrigan 563.468.7371, mcnak_v72@outlook.com or Sean Pondell 217.714.6985, pondell@gmail.com

  • Care of Altar Linens

    Contact: Randall Zude 859.552.8226, randall_zude@yahoo.com

  • St. Francis Art & Environment

    We are a team who clean and decorate for weekend Masses and liturgies and special occasions. 


    Contacts: Joan Wysoske 563.343.0041, wysoske@aol.com or Linda Schneider 563.332.7579, 4lmschneider@gmail.com


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