Liturgical
Life @ St. Bartholomew
The Second Vatican Council, in its Constitution
on the Sacred Liturgy, directed
that in the reform of the liturgy, the goal
to be considered above all else is the full
and active participation of the all the people.
Many ministers, ordained and lay, are needed
to celebrate the liturgy well. If you have
a love of the liturgy and are interested in
creating a more prayerful parish, consider
becoming involved in one of the liturgical
ministries listed below. For more information,
please contact Mr. Paul Bresciani, Pastoral Associate for
Liturgy & Music at 513.522.3680 ext. 103. |
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Lectors
Lectors proclaim the Word during Mass and
at other liturgies during the year.
After training lectors are assigned to one
of four teams for the Sunday Eucharist.
Each team serves one weekend each month.
If interested, please contact Janet Strecker
at 771.0337. |
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Communion
Ministers
Communion Ministers distribute the Body
and Blood of Christ to the assembly at Mass
and to the sick of the parish in their homes.
This ministry requires an individual dedication
and commitment to be at an assigned liturgy
normally every other Sunday. If interested,
please contact Peg Hoban at 931.4667.
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Hospitality
Ministers
Hospitality Ministers provide a welcoming
presence as the assembly enters the church
building. During the liturgy, they
help with the flow of the assembly, assist
people to their seats, take up the collection,
and other tasks. If interested, please
contact Dan Redman at 729.1564 or Gary McCarthy
at 521.4642.
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Servers
Servers serve as cross-bearer, candle-bearer,
thurifer, and assist the presider during
the liturgy. Open to children beginning
in the fourth grade and older. If
interested, please contact Julie Luken
at 521.1226.
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Art
& Environment Team
The team is responsible for the liturgical
decor of our worship space. If interested,
please contact Sandy Hornbach at 851.2465.
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Music
Ministry
Music ministers lead the liturgical assembly
in song. For more information about becoming
part of the music ministry,
please click here.
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Adult
Choir: Sings at the 11:15 Sunday
Mass September-May. Rehearsals are Thursdays
7:30p-9p. Open to all adults and high school
students - no audition required.
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Lead the assembly and proclaim the responsorial
psalm and other parts of the liturgy. By
audition only. |
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5 pm Ensemble: Adults and
high school students rehearse on Thursdays
from 7:30-9p. Rehearsal is at 4:15p
on Saturday. |
| Instrumentalists: Accompany
the choir and play as part of the 5p Ensemble.
By audition only. |
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Handbell Choir: Rings for feast
days and other special liturgies. The choir
rehearses prior to liturgies at which they
ring. Experience in music and ability to
read are helpful. |
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Handchime Choir: Rings regularly
throughout the liturgical year and on feast
days. Open to children ages 5 and older,
the choir rehearses on Thursday nights from
6:30-7:15p per a published schedule |
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Sacristans
Sacristans prepare the items needed for the
liturgies on Sunday and during the week, and
keep track of linens, candles, holy water
and supplies of hosts and wine for the liturgies.
For more information,
click
here to contact Jeremy Helmes.
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Altar
Linens
Volunteers take turns washing and ironing the
linens and return them to Church by Saturday
morning. Each person is responsible for
cleaning one weeks’ worth of linens about once
every two months. If interested contact
Cheryl Mushaben at 931.7301. |
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Martha's
Ministry
Would you be interested in being one of God’s
housekeepers? Our church is cleaned weekly
by a group of dedicated volunteers. Men
and women are welcome to join Martha’s Ministry.
Many hands make for light work! For more
information contact Jan Weber at 729.4079.
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Baptismal
Robe Embroiderers
Can you stitch or embroider? Stitching
baptismal cloths for newly baptized infants
can be accomplished in your home. To share
your time and talent or to find our more information
about what is involved, click
here to contact Jeremy Helmes. |
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