Last Updated on October 27, 2021 by web manager
“Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before him with joyful singing.” Psalms 100:2
Children’s Mass:
St. Luke’s – Every 4th Sunday of the Month
– a sign up sheet is posted on the peg board at the front of St Luke’s.
St. Patrick’s – Every 2nd Sunday of the Month
– a sign up sheet is at the front entrance of St Patrick’s.
Getting Prepared:
• Pray over the youth to have the Holy Spirit guide them throughout the mass
• Read and practice readings prior to mass (if Lector and Petition Lector) and is highly encourage to practice on the microphone system beforehand.
• Youth check in 20 minutes prior to mass in common area in entrance to assure roles during mass
Roles of Participation:
Lector(s): a person(s) using the gift of their voice to present the Word of God to the assembly during Mass in the first and second readings
• One person typically does both the first and second readings, otherwise, a second person can lector in order to help present the readings
• Need to read and practice readings prior to mass
• Designated to upper grader levels (6th – 12th graders), maximum of 2
Petition Lector(s): a person(s) using the gift of their voice to present the prayers of the living to the assembly during Mass after the Gospel and the offertory
• This role ONLY takes place on days when Deacon Jim or Deacon Steve is not schedule to be present at mass, because this is his designated role
• Designated to upper graders (6th – 12th graders), maximum of 3
Greeters: these people show hospitality by welcoming incoming parishioners and visitors to the Mass by opening the door and greeting them
• Be ready to welcome and greet parishioners and visitors 30 minutes prior to mass
• Filled by two lower (K-5th) and two upper graders (6th-12th), maximum of 4
Ushers: these people facilitate in taking the collection during mass as well as help people find a space to worship if they come in late or the church is crowded
• During the reading of petitions, ushers need to make their way to the back of church to have baskets ready after the offertory song is announced
• A head count of the number of parishioners present at mass
• Designated to two lower (K-5th) and two upper graders (6th-12th), maximum of 4
• Ushers can step in as replacement if not enough youth to fill in other role(s)
Gift Bearers: these people bring forward and present the water, the wine, the bread, and the collection to the priest
• During the reading of petitions, gift bearers also need to make their way to the back of church to line up to present the gifts to the priest
• Designated to three lower (K-5th) and one upper grader (6th-12th), maximum of 4
• Ushers can step in as replacement if not enough youth to fill in role
Choir: these people offer the gift of joyful voices to lead the congregation in singing during Mass
• Opportunity to share their talent and time by singing in the Youth Choir throughout the year. Youth can participate in another role along with singing in choir. Practices take place on Monday at St Patrick’s after daily Mass (about 9:30 AM) with Joni. This is highly encouraged and is for children of both parishes!
