The Liturgy
In the Church's liturgy the divine blessing is fully revealed and communicated. The Father is acknowledged and adored as the source and the end of all the blessings of creation and salvation. In his Word who became incarnate, died, and rose for us, he fills us with his blessings. Through his Word, he pours into our hearts the Gift that contains all gifts, the Holy Spirit.
Catechism of the Catholic Church 1082
Patty Murphy
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Altar Servers, or acolytes, are boys and girls between 4th and 12th grades who assist the Priest during the celebration of the Eucharist and other liturgical celebrations. Duties include carrying the processional cross and candles, holding the sacred books for the presider, and assisting with the gifts at the presentation during the Eucharist. All children and youth of the parish who have received their First Holy Communion are encouraged to become altar servers.
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The Art and Environment Ministry is called to serve St. Clare Parish in preparing an environment for worship that will mediate the presence of God. The ministry helps the assembly to celebrate the liturgical seasons of the church. Careful attention to detail ensures that the worship space is always beautiful and appropriately decorated for each liturgy and special celebration. The ministry possesses a knowledge and understanding of the sacraments, rites, liturgical seasons, feasts and the devotional life of the church.
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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, after Mass in the church, take the Holy Eucharist to those who are unable to attend mass due to illness or disability. These Eucharistic Ministers visit and share faith with the sick and home bound in their homes, in senior residences, nursing homes and hospitals.
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The Ministry of Filipino Liturgy promotes Filipino liturgical traditions and practices.
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Ministers of the Word or Lectors are men and women who have the sacred duty of proclaiming the assigned Scripture readings at Mass. They should have the desire to read the Scripture at the liturgy, be willing to be trained and practice the readings, be able to read clearly in public, and have a commitment to live what the Scriptures proclaim. Lectors read at all the weekend Masses and also at daily Mass, reading the first reading from the Old Testament, the second reading from the New Testament, the Prayer of the Faithful, and important announcements after communion. The Youth Ministers of the Word (YMW) serve as lectors at the Sunday 5:00 P.M. Youth Mass. These readers must be in high school and must attend a training session.
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Ushers are sometimes referred to as Greeters. Being a welcoming community is very important to us. Ushers are the first face of the parish. They greet those coming into our church, offer assistance to those in need, distribute parish bulletins, take up the collection, and distribute other materials as needed.
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The Saint Clare Music Ministry provides music during weekend Masses, holy days, weddings, funerals and other para-liturgical services. Today, Saint Clare has eight choirs, a host of cantors and instrumentalists musicians. Their repertoire includes music based on the liturgical seasons, in a variety of styles from classical to contemporary. Parishioners are invited to share their musical talents with the rest of the congregation through this ministry.
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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.
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Sacristans assist, facilitate, and provide support and coordination for other liturgical ministries. In addition, they make the necessary preparations for liturgical activities.
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Ministry for Bilingual Spanish-English Liturgical Celebration to serve St. Clare Parish in nurturing the spiritual growth of the Spanish speaking members of this community in worship, sacrament, and evangelizing activities.
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