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Worshipping God is our primary expression as a community of faith. Our liturgy is the only activity which embraces every parishioner of Holy Spirit. The liturgy is not only the starting point of Christian life, the source of our strength and basis of our encounter with God, but is also the end-point of our Christian life, as a foretaste of the heavenly banquet where we will be united as One with God, forever.At Holy Spirit, we recognize that, as St. Augustine said, the celebration of the Eucharist "Makes the Church." Therefore, our Sunday worship is an expression of the best part of ourselves which we offer to God as a sacrificial gift, and as a means of engaging all elements of our community so that they may be transformed through God's power, felt in the communal experience of worship. We strive to make our liturgies more powerful, to make our worship space a place of beauty and an encounter with the Transcendent, and to make our ministers more than volunteers.
If you would like more information on how you might become part of one of these important ministries, please contact the listed name by phone or e-mail.
ALTAR SERVERS: Children who are 10 years and older, symbolize the role of the Christian service by their assistance to the clergy during mass and other liturgical services. Contact: Deacon Charlie Ruelas via E-mail [email protected]
CHOIRS & CANTORS: All parishioners are welcome to serve. Choir and Cantors lead and inspire the community in prayer through the gift of song during the Mass. All Choir members are invited to be Cantors. Rehearsals are being held on Thursdays at 7:30 pm for the 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass and Saturday at 4:00 p.m. for the 5:30 p.m. Saturday Mass. Those stepping forward to serve in this capacity need to commit to regular times of practice and ministry. Contact: Felipe Ramírez at [email protected].
EXTRA ORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST: help distribute communion to the assembly during Mass. Those seeking participation in this ministry must commit to training and formation, and must have a great devotion to our Lord, present in the Eucharist, meet specific requirements and attend training. Contact: Mario Tiambeng, 972-296-4803, E-mail [email protected]
HOSPITALITY MINISTRY (USHERS): Hospitality Ministers serve by taking up the collection, assisting in seating, directing parishioners during Communion, distribution of bulletins and representing the community as a welcoming presence to guests. Contact: LEADERSHIP OPEN; please email [email protected]tcc.org
HOSPITAL/HOMEBOUND/NURSING HOME MINISTRY: Trained ministers take communion to hospitals, to the homebound and to nursing homes on a regular basis. Must be willing to make a strong commitment to be present to those who so depend on regular visits from their faith community. Contact: Tammie Marceleno, 972-298-4971 ext 320, E-mail [email protected]
FUNERAL COORDINATOR: Helps families plan appropriate funeral and remembrance services for deceased love ones. Assists priest in preparing for the mass. Contact: Cathy Ordemann, 972-298-4971 ext 311, E-mail [email protected]
LECTORS: Those called to proclaim The Word of God during Mass and other liturgical celebrations. Mandatory training is required of lectors because of the significance of this ministry. Open to adults and confirmed youth. Contact:
PARISH MUSIC COORDINATOR, ORGANIST, PIANIST: Serves as a liaison between music ministers and the pastor and helps coordinate various musical needs for the parish. Contact: Felipe Ramírez, E-mail at [email protected].
SACRISTAN AND SACRISTY HELPERS: Work to keep the altar area and linens clean for all liturgies. Sets up for masses and other worship services. Also sees that vestments and appointments are clean and orderly. Contact: Cathy Ordemann, 972-298-4971 ext 311, E-mail [email protected]
WEDDING COORDINATOR: Helps couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage to plan the wedding ceremony following Church guidelines and support the presider. Contact: Marcela Solis, 972-298-4971 ext 324, E-mail [email protected]
For more information about the Liturgy Commission, please contact Carol Lemmon at [email protected].