This group meets approximately three times a semester to plan seasonal liturgical celebrations. They make suggestions as to the prayers, rituals, music and style of worship utilized within our services.

This group meets weekly to share the Scriptures together to enhance not only personal preparation and prayer, but to help to connect the Word with community happenings and homiletic suggestions. This group will meet on Tuesday afternoons from 4:00-5:00 PM beginning September 10th.

These ministers help distribute the Precious Body and the Precious Blood at Sunday celebrations, at daily Eucharist, or for any funerals that we may have. People interested in this ministry will be asked at the in-service to what level of involvement they will be committing. Cleansing and purifying the vessels following a celebration with the sacristan will occur on a rotating basis.

This ministry involves the proclaiming of the scripture readings for Eucharistic celebrations. The reading of the Prayers of the faithful and the Call To Worship are also part of the responsibility. Seasonal adaptations may occur. Readings are provided for a week ahead of time for your private meditation and rehearsal.

These ministers consist of individuals who serve as both greeter and usher for the Center. Ministers of Hospitality are the face and hands of Christ to all who gather to celebrate. Ministers must arrive at least a half an hour prior to the celebration.

Anyone who enjoys praising God with the gift of song or music is encouraged to share their talents. Cantors help to lead the community in song. Instrumentalists, song leaders, and cantors commit as often as they desire. The choir is composed of students and non-students who enjoy singing or playing an instrument. They minister (sing) once a month and rehearse every Tuesday evening at 7PM. Other ensembles and small groups are scheduled to minister once a month. People interested in music ministry will indicate their level of commitment at the in-service.

Money collected from the celebration is to be counted and recorded according to archdiocesan guidelines. An in-service will provide step-by-step instructions. The time commitment for this ministry is approximately twenty minutes following the liturgy.

This ministry is essential. Its detailed preparation has been written out for convenience as well as for thoroughness. The sacristan must arrive at least a half an hour before the liturgy. It involves not only preparing the gifts of bread and wine but also the preparation of the vessels, the liturgical books, and the turning on of the lights and the sound system. The purifying (cleaning) of vessels with a eucharistic minister following the liturgy is approximately fifteen minutes.

ALL LITURGICAL MINISTERS are required to attend an in-service once a year in order to be scheduled. This will ensure that all ministers will be informed of any changes that have been made or of any changes in the guidelines from the Archdiocese of Dubuque.

Preferred mass times will be asked upon sign-up at the in-services attended.

Every week as a reminder, ministers scheduled for the following week will be contacted.

Any questions? E-mail Ann: ann@ststephenuni.org