St. Boniface Martyr Parish » Family Participation http://www.saintboniface.org Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 06 May 2010 18:22:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Ministries of Liturgy http://www.saintboniface.org/2009/04/06/ministries-of-liturgy/ http://www.saintboniface.org/2009/04/06/ministries-of-liturgy/#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:51:05 +0000 admin http://www.saintboniface.org/wordpress/?p=76 Altar & Environment
Altar & Environment This committee helps create an environment that is conducive to worship by evoking a sense of awareness of different liturgical seasons through tasteful altar decorations and by ensuring that the church grounds are maintained.  Training provided.

Music

Music The members of the music ministry support the Congregation in their sung prayer and deepen the joy and enthusiasm which music adds to community worship.  In the liturgical ministry of music, parish members assume leadership roles as cantors, instrumentalists and members of the adult and children’s choir. Both the children and adult choirs meet once a week to practice. Training provided.  For more information, contact Jeff Schneider.
Musical Ministry Directory
Choir

Contact Person

Telephone Number

Meetings

Family Choir

Jeff Schneider

516-676-0676

Sundays 9:45am in the choir loft

Adult Hand Bell Choir

Jeff Schneider

516-676-0676

Sundays 9:00am in the choir loft

Junior Bell Choir

Jeff Schneider

516-676-0676

Sundays 9:00am in the choir loft

Lectors

Lectors In service to the assembly, these ministers are instruments through which God reaches out to His people and conveys His message of love and salvation through the proclamation of His Word. This ministry demands openness to the Spirit of God, insight, careful preparation and skills of interpretation and communication.  Training provided.

First Eucharist

First Eucharist Family participation is critical in preparing a candidate to celebrate First Eucharist. Families and the candidate are invited to attend communal prayer services, workshops and a Blessing Cup Meal to prepare as a family for this sacrament.

Family participation is critical in preparing a candidate to celebrate First Eucharist. Families and the candidate are invited to attend communal prayer services, workshops and a Blessing Cup Meal to prepare as a family for this sacrament.

Through the sharing of scripture stories, prayer and growth experiences, the family recognizes the importance of daily life and how their life responds to the life of Jesus.  Through the Sunday Liturgy, communal prayer services and family workshops, the families gather as a small community in preparation for the celebration of the sacrament.  The coordinator invites parishioners to share their faith with the candidates during the workshops, offer administrative assistance or help coordinate the prayer service and the Blessing Cup Meal.

The First Eucharist Program welcomes all candidates who are ready to continue the journey they began at baptism.  The Table of the Lord program combines group meetings after Sunday liturgy with home instruction.  At the Blessing Cup Meal the sacramental symbols of water, oil, bread, wheat and the special cup remind participants that as a family of God, they are unified.  Also, families are invited to gather for a prayer vigil to recognize the need to forgive and to be forgiven.

Eucharistic Ministers

Eucharistic Ministers The members of this ministry assist the Presider in administering the Eucharist to parishioners during parish liturgies. Eucharistic ministers also distribute the Eucharist to the hospitalized, homebound and those residing in our local nursing homes.  Training provided.
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Through the sharing of scripture stories, prayer and growth experiences, the family recognizes the importance of daily life and how their life responds to the life of Jesus.  Through the Sunday Liturgy, communal prayer services and family workshops, the families gather as a small community in preparation for the celebration of the sacrament.  The coordinator invites parishioners to share their faith with the candidates during the workshops, offer administrative assistance or help coordinate the prayer service and the Blessing Cup Meal.

The First Eucharist Program welcomes all candidates who are ready to continue the journey they began at baptism.  The Table of the Lord program combines group meetings after Sunday liturgy with home instruction.  At the Blessing Cup Meal the sacramental symbols of water, oil, bread, wheat and the special cup remind participants that as a family of God, they are unified.  Also, families are invited to gather for a prayer vigil to recognize the need to forgive and to be forgiven.

As a gesture of welcome from the parish community, each child receives a special invitation card inviting them to the Table of the Lord, handmade by members of the parish Senior Outreach.  Eileen Krieb coordinates both the First Eucharist and the Confirmation programs.

Volunteers are needed to assist the Sacrament Coordinator with administrative duties and hospitality.

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