The Worship Committee is one of the six coordinating committees of the parish. The purpose of the Worship Committee is to nourish the faith life and spiritual needs of the parish, to educate for liturgy, and to plan, implement and evaluate worship experiences. The interest of the committee is to provide training, resources and scheduling for all of the liturgical ministries that enhance our parish liturgies. The success and growth of these activities depends on the continuing involvement of any interested members of the parish. The Worship Committee meets quarterly. The Worship Committee includes the following:
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Adult: Adult Altar Servers are those who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation and desire to serve the Lord while leading the youth servers. They act as the “Master of Ceremonies” by assisting...
Our main focus is to decorate the church and the chapel for each season of the Church Year. We pay special attention to Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter and special events like First Communion and...
Eucharistic Adoration offers all parishioners the opportunity for personal prayer and reflection in the presence of Jesus Christ in the form of the Blessed Sacrament. Exposition of the Blessed...
St. Aloysius provides a service to engaged couples which follows them from their first meeting with the priest to the moment they walk down the aisle as husband and wife. This includes wedding...
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist the priests and deacons in distributing Holy Communion to those who gather for Mass. These ministers are also responsible for washing the Communion...
The Ministers of Hospitality/Greeters create a welcoming atmosphere by greeting those who come to worship at St. Aloysius. These important ministers are often the first people that guests and...
In addition to singing the Mass each week from the pew, there are a number of opportunities through which you may wish to extend your involvement in the Liturgical Music program: The Parish Choir is...
The Parish Choir is a group of adult and youth singers, from whom any other ensembles are formed. We meet to rehearse 7:00 - 8:30 (9) p.m. weekly (except for June-August) This choir sings at 11:00...
The Psalmists/Cantors are individual singers who lead the assembly in liturgical song. Cantors should be competent in the basic elements of vocal production and musical notation, along with the...
The Instrumental Ensemble provides music for weekly Masses as well as solemnities and feast days. Those with plenty or some background and experience in playing an orchestral instrument are...
Lectors are Ministers of the Word of God in the liturgical assembly. They proclaim the designated scripture readings to us, which is the source of our coming together. A Lector should be capable of...
Sacristans take care of the “behind the scenes” duties at Mass. Sacristans prepare the altar for Mass and also ensure that all other ministers are present for the liturgy. We provide: setting up the...
The Linen Sacristans provide an important ministry by cleaning and ironing the Altar linen cloths each week, which are used at Mass each day. Time Commitment: 3-5 active parish members are needed to...
Ushers help ensure that the celebration of Mass runs smoothly for their parish family. We provide: a welcoming atmosphere to all who attend Mass, assist parishioners in finding a seat, tend to the...
