St. Thomas Parish at 530 Elizabeth Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 US - Liturgical Ministries
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Worship Commission: The Worship Commission meets the second Tuesday of each month, September to June. The function of this commission is to plan and implement weekend liturgies, and other worship services. Members of the commission assist the Liturgist in providing training and formation for liturgical ministers in their service to the parish. Art & Environment: A sub committee of the worship commission, this group plans and implements changes in the church environment to reflect the changes in the liturgical seasons. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Parishioners who assist in the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass. Women and men 16 years and older who are fully initiated, active participants in the sacramental life of the Church are welcome. Training sessions are held periodically, and formation is ongoing. Lectors: Ministers carefully prepare Scriptures for proclamation, utilizing an understanding of the Liturgy and basic knowledge of Scripture. Volunteers must be fully initiated, active participants in the Sacramental life of the Church, men and women who are willing to enter into initial and on-going formation. Ushers: Men and women are invited to assist in this ministry of hospitality. Ushers arrive early to assist in the preparation of a comfortable environment. They recruit volunteers for the presentation of the gifts, carry the collection baskets to the assembly, and are especially attentive to the needs of the elderly, the disabled and families with small children. Altar Servers: Servers assist the presider in prayer and in action at Mass and other liturgies. This ministry is open to boys and girls age 10 and in 5th grade and up. Sacristans: Persons who provide the vital service of sanctuary preparation and care at daily and week-end Masses. Linen Care: Volunteers take linens home for laundering and ironing. This may include purificators, corporals, hand towels, albs and/or altar cloths. First Friday Adoration: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for 24 hour adoration begins each First Friday after the 8:15 a.m. Mass. Individuals sign up to spend time in the presence of Jesus in his sacramental presence. Leaders of prayer and song are needed for the common prayer services held periodically throughout the day. Contact Joe Conlon, Divine Mercy Sunday: The Sunday after Easter has been designated by Pope John Paul II as Divine Mercy Sunday in accordance with our Lord’s request made to St. Faustina Kowalska. On Divine Mercy Sunday, _______________________________________________________________________________ Coordinator of Worship Julie Mussio
