Helping With Liturgy

We depend on the parishioners to provide the different ministries for the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy (the Mass). For a dignified celebration it is very helpful to have parishioners who are dedicated and who have been trained in the specific ministries. Sloppy liturgy reflects a lack of focus on the fact that we are encountering the Lord in a powerful and tangible way. Just as someone would take extra care to understand their role if they were involved in a project in the workplace, even more so we ought to be prepared to enter completely into the Mass by being properly disposed and trained. 

Every parishioner ought to take stock of their gifts and talents and consider whether they can contribute to the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy. Some roles require more training than others, and sometimes there are changes in how a ministry is carried out.

Ways to help with the liturgy at OLF and SJ Masses:

1. Ushers help with getting people seated and taking up the collection.

2. Eucharistic Ministers help distribute communion

3. Lectors help by reading the scripture readings at Mass

4. Cantors and Accompanists and choir members help by leading the music at Mass

    a. SJ has various choirs as well as cantors and accompanists

    b. OLF has a few cantors and accompanists

5. Sacristans help by setting up for Mass and cleaning up afterwards

6. Altar servers help by assisting at the altar

    a. OLF has adult servers

    b. SJ we have boys serve at Sunday liturgies and a few adult men to help on week days.

If you are interested in assisting in some way at the liturgy, please contact the office and we will discuss what might work, when you would be available and get you trained for the particular ministry. Call the office to get in contact with us: 218-546-5669

Thank you to all who help the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy.