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Office of Worship at 2620 Lebanon Avenue, Belleville, IL 62221 US -
OFFICE OF WORSHIP
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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Director of Worship
Sue A. Huett
shuett@diobelle.org
Administrative Assistant
Mary Fournie
618.235.9601 x146
mfournie@diobelle.org
Administrative Assistant
Vickie Korte
618.235.9601 x110
vkorte@diobelle.org
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
Sue Huett, Director
email: shuett@diobelle.org
Jared Bryson
email: Jared.Bryson@mercy.net
Rick Byers (Vice-Chair)
email: rbyers@htc.net
Rev. Fernand Cheri, OFM
email: ferdofm@aol.com
Rev. David Darin (Chair)
email: dmd64@aol.com
Orin Johnson
email: ojohnson@oblatesusa.org
Sr. Judy McKenna, OSF
email: liturgy@stnicholasofallon.org
Sr. Carolyn McWatters, RSM (Secretary)
email: scmcw2001@yahoo.com
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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. 144
Barb Furdek
St. Nicholas Parish, O’Fallon
(618) 632-1137
Sister Annette Kaba, OSF
St. Mary Parish, Centralia
(618) 532-6291
Sister Theresa Markus, SSND
Cathedral of St. Peter, Belleville
(618) 234-1166 ext. 104
Carol Muckensturm
St. Teresa Parish, Belleville
(618) 235-1513
Sister Angela Schrage, ASC
St. Mary Parish, Trenton
(618) 224-9335
Pat Steinberg
Holy Childhood Parish, Mascoutah
(618) 566-2245
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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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