Office of Worship (Diocese of Belleville) at 2620 Lebanon Avenue, Belleville, IL 62221 US -
We are commited to apply the very best of Catholic theology to the many kinds of formational programs and services we provide. We prepare our liturgical ministers, RCIA catechists and Small Christian Community coordinators and facilitators to have a collaborative role with us, with each other and in their parishes. We work to enrich the faith of the people who comprise the Catholic Church of Southern Illinois.
The Office of Worship, in collaboration with the Diocesan Committee on Small Christian Communities and the Diocesan Liturgical Commission and its committees, seeks to promote the liturgical and spiritual life of the people of God in the Diocese of Belleville.
If this is your first time visiting our website, we hope you find valuable information for your ministry and that you will return often for updates of our services and other important news.
May God bless you in your life and in your ministry!
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STAFF OF THE OFFICE OF WORSHIP
Director of Worship
Sue A. Huett
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Administrative Assistant
Sister Mary Frances Flynn, SSND
618.235.9601 x1102
mflynn@diobelle.org
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Administrative Assistant
Mary Fournie
618.235.9601 x1462
mfournie@diobelle.org |
DIOCESAN LITURGICAL COMMISSION
The purpose of the Diocesan Liturgical Commission (DLC), in collaboration with the Office of Worship, is the structure charged with promoting good liturgical praxis in the Diocese of Belleville, IL. The commission is an advisory board to the bishop who will be advised on the deliberations of the commission.
The functions of the commission are to be informed of local practices regarding the progress of liturgical renewal; to suggest practical undertakings promoting liturgy, especially to assist parish priests, parish liturgy committees in their planning and executing liturgical celebrations and catechesis and, to provide suggested liturgical guidelines for the diocese as commissioned by the bishop.
Members of the commission are appointed by the bishop upon recommendation from the active members of the Diocesan Liturgical Commission. Recommendations should be made to the bishop at the spring meeting with the term of office.
Members of the Diocesan Liturgical Commission
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DIOCESAN COMMITTEE ON SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES
The Diocesan Core Committee for Small Christian Communities assists the Office of Worship by providing parish coordinators and their committees with ongoing support and instruction as they attempt to nurture the minds, hearts and spirits of their parishioners. The Diocesan Core Committee presents materials for use in parishes and offers training for small group facilitators.
Members of the Diocesan Core Committee for Small Christian Communities
Sue Huett, Director
Office of Worship
(618) 235-9601 ext. 1442 |
Jeanne Adamske
St. Stephen Parish, Caseyville
(618) 397-0666 |
Barb Furdek
St. Nicholas Parish, O’Fallon
(618) 632-1137 |
Sister Theresa Markus, SSND
Cathedral of St. Peter, Belleville
(618) 234-1166 ext. 104 |
Sister Angela Schrage, ASC
St. Mary Parish, Centralia
(618) 532-6291 |
Donna Thro
St. Teresa Parish, Belleville
(618) 235-3500
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The Belleville Diocesan Schola is an auditioned choir who sings for select Cathedral liturgies and is initiating a concert season. For audition and concert information, please click here.
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In addition to the Diocesan Liturgical Commission, there are several standing committees that fall under the Office of Worship. They are listed below:
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