Liturgical Ministries
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MUSIC MINISTRY
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Certainly, music can make our Eucharistic celebration beautiful, solemn, and festive. Good music can elate us, make us joyful, and even inspire us to prayer. Special music will comfort us in times of sadness, strengthen us in difficult times. But the right music will inspire us to hear the Word of God, to act upon it, and spread the news that God loves His people! That is the aim and purpose of Liturgical Music: to help us pray, to help us learn, and to inspire us in faith, hope, and love; worship and celebration; service and action. How powerful is that?!
Some will say that Music is optional; and that it simply enhances the Mass.
The Church says that Music is integral to our worship and celebration.
Music, especially SINGING, is of utmost importance to the Liturgy, and does not serve as mere beatification, decoration or enhancement. Music and singing, therefore, is not optional. The Church calls each and every person to join in the prayer that only singing may express and accomplish. We are all called to give praise to God in every manner we are able; not only with our words but with our eyes, our ears, our bodies, and definitely our vocal cords! If you can make a noise with the voice God has given you, you must use it. You mustn’t leave it to the person next to you. We are all called to praise God with “every fiber of our being.”
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Director of Music
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Leslie Marie Camposlesliemarie.camposdsj.orgDirector of Music
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If you have been graced with musical skills, and are hearing the Spirit’s call, please explore the different opportunities for Music Ministry here at St. Francis!
Even if you think you’re not great, there is still a place for you in the choir as long as you’re willing to put in the effort and show up on time.
We have English, Spanish, & Vietnamese masses at our parish.
All masses are open to volunteers of all ages!
For more information on how to get involved OR if you'd like to be a part of the music ministry email list, please contact Leslie.
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ALTAR SERVING MINISTRY
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Altar Serving Coordinator
contact: Matt Chanthavongsa
m1chanthavongsa@gmail.com
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What is an Altar Server?
Altar Servers are lay liturgical ministers whose main role is to assist the priest in celebrating the mass. They are in charge of holding the roman missal when the priest prays the collect prayer during mass, set up the altar during the preparation of the gifts, carry the processional candles, and the cross during the procession.
What are the requirements/qualifications?
must be an active member of the parish.
must receive Holy Communion/must have received their First Communion.
must have a strong desire to serve at the altar of the Lord.
must be in 5th Grade or older.
must complete altar server training.
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ART & ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY
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The fresh flower arrangements and liturgical season decorations we see year-round don't create themselves! We are blessed with a group of talented individuals who help elevate our worship space with their beautiful floral designs.
Make sure to also complete all mandatory volunteer requirements prior to serving in this ministry!
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A&E Coordinator
contact: Cynthia Agbayani cagbayani7@gmail.com
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EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST (E.M.)
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"In every celebration of the Eucharist, there should be a sufficient number of ministers of Holy Communion so that it may be distributed in a reverent and orderly manner. Bishops, priests and deacons distribute Holy Communion in virtue of their office as ordinary ministers of the Body and Blood of the Lord. ...If such ordinary ministers of Holy Communion are not present, 'the priest may call upon extraordinary ministers to assist him, i.e., duly instituted acolytes or even other faithful who have been deputed for this purpose. In case of necessity, the priest may also depute suitable faithful for this single occasion (GIRM 162).'"
- USCCB, General Principles for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
If you have a deep desire to bring Jesus to others and a deep reverence for His Presence in the Eucharist, this may be the ministry for you!
Contact the Mass Coordinator of the respective Mass time you attend if you would like to serve in this capacity. Make sure to also complete all mandatory volunteer requirements prior to serving in this ministry!
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LECTOR MINISTRY
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"The lector is instituted to proclaim the readings from Sacred Scripture, with the exception of the Gospel. [The lector] may also announce the intentions for the Universal Prayer and, in the absence of a psalmist, recite the Psalm between the readings."
- General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM, no. 99)
If you experience God's presence often through Sacred Scripture and possess the strong public speaking skills (i.e. vocal projection, enunciation/clear speech, etc.), this may be the ministry for you!
Contact the Mass Coordinator of the respective Mass time you attend if you would like to serve in this capacity. Make sure to also complete all mandatory volunteer requirements prior to serving in this ministry!
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USHER & GREETER MINISTRY
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"Pleasant speech multiplies friends and gracious lips, friendly greetings."
- Sirach 6:5
Participate in our parish's culture of hospitality
by being a friendly face as they enter into our worship space!
As an usher and a greeter, you are tasked with welcoming all parishioners, new and old. As our Mass communities continue to grow, there is the added task of helping everyone find a place to sit for the duration of our liturgy.
Contact the Mass Coordinator of the respective Mass time you attend if you would like to serve in this capacity. Make sure to also complete all mandatory volunteer requirements prior to serving in this ministry!
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ALTAR LINEN MINISTRY
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Help refresh all of the linen/cloth used for our liturgies!
Preparation for each weekends' liturgies becomes infinitely easier when this task is completed to help with the upkeep of our sacristy.
Contact the Mass Coordinator of the respective Mass time you attend if you would like to serve in this capacity. Make sure to also complete all mandatory volunteer requirements prior to serving in this ministry!
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