We are a family of faith-filled disciples, empowered by the Holy Spirit, living the gospel through worship and service.
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We are a family of faith-filled disciples, empowered by the Holy Spirit, living the gospel through worship and service. |
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CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND (adult)
SACRISTANS (families or individuals)
USHERS (families or individuals)
Duties:
Join others in visioning and implementing our desired outcomes regarding
liturgy; one Commission member serves as Recording Secretary Time:
Eight meetings a year; liturgical study and reading on own; Recording Secretary
spends approximately 2 additional hours typing and distributing minutes Special
Skills:
Ability to work well on a team; special interest and/or expertise in liturgy Coordinator:
For more information please call the
rectory at (301) 249-9199
Duties: Assist the presider during Mass by holding the Sacramentary, helping at presentation of the gifts, carrying the cross and candles when needed. Time:
One Mass every 3 weeks (arrive 20 minutes early), plus initial training and
on-going formation sessions Special
Skills: An
ability to be graceful, attentive and reverent at Mass; dependability Coordinator:
Tim Curtis, 301 249-9199
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Duties:
Assist with distribution of the Eucharist, cleaning vessels after Mass Time: One Mass every four weeks (stay 10 minutes after Mass), plus initial training and on-going formation sessions Special
Skills: Love
and reverence for the Eucharist; ease in public settings; Catholic in good
standing who has received the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation
and Eucharist), and have celebrated their 18th birthday. Coordinator:
Diane Fleming , (301) 249-3951
Training: Diane Fleming, (301) 249-3951 EMHC@stedwardbowie.org
Duties:
Bring Eucharist to and pray with homebound Time:
One hour each week; initial one-time training, and yearly days of training and
reflection. Special
Skills:
Ability to comfort people with prayer; a willingness to grow in the Lord’s
service Coordinator: Miriam Miller, (301) 249-9199
Duties:
Proclaim the Scripture readings at Mass with reverence and understanding Time:
One Mass every 3 weeks, with one formation session Saturday mornings; personal
time spent in study and reflection on the Word Special
Skills: A
love for God’s Word and desire to study it more deeply; a clear speaking
voice; an ease speaking in front of people Coordinator: Keri Price, 301 249-9199
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD Duties:
Help children understand the Sunday readings and gospel; work with a team to
prepare a homily and activity using the Children's lectionary for children in
the first and second grades Time:
Two (2) hours a month; one hour to prepare, one hour at the Special Skills: Adults who enjoy working with children. Coordinator: Maureen Curtis, 301 249-9199
SACRISTANS (families or individuals)
Duties:
Prepare for Mass by setting out vessels, bread and wine, lighting altar candles,
etc. Time:
Weekend masses (arrive 30 minutes prior to Mass); plus initial training session. Special
Skills: A
caring eye for detail; a desire to help “behind the scenes” Coordinator: Joe Eloshway, (301) 249-9199,
USHERS (families or individuals)
Duties:
Seat
parishioners; help families carry gifts at offertory procession; pass baskets at
collection time; ensure orderly flow at communion time Time:
One Mass
every 3 weeks (arrive 30 minutes early), plus initial training and an annual
formation session Special
Skills: A
love of order; an ability to graciously Coordinator: Rick Puleo, (301) 249-9199 |
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