Parish Life & Worship Ministries
Deepening Faith Through Experience & Celebration
The Parish Life & Worship Ministries nourish and give direction to the liturgical aspect of parish life. These ministries ensure that parishioners are provided with opportunities to deepen their faith through a variety of prayer experiences and liturgical celebrations. All ministers are required to complete Safe Environment Training.
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Committees
Altar Servers

The Altar Servers assist the Presider at Liturgies/Services in order to promote a sense of reverence among the community. Altar Servers will have an understanding of liturgy as well as knowledge of “behind-the-scenes” preparation for Mass. Altar serving is open to Grades 4 and up. The servers have two training sessions a year and one general meeting.
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Art & Environment

The Art and Environment Ministry Team gets the church ready for major liturgies and seasons, including New Beginnings, Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week, Easter, Pentecost and other celebrations. The team meets when available to put up and take down the appropriate décor, such as wreaths and banners, or to decide on new décor. Artistic talent is not required. Anyone who can help is welcome.
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Camera Operator

Operators are responsible for controlling the camera remotely for the live streaming of Masses. All that is required is an app on your smart phone. This 6 position is for those who are in high school or older. Training is available, and it's very easy and fun to do! No technical knowledge is required because the staff at St. Augustine's will handle any technical issues that may arise.
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Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)
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Do you have storytelling gifts and like working with children in Grades 1-5? Children’s Liturgy of the Word might be just the ministry for you! Children’s Liturgy of the Word begins with dismissal after the Opening Prayer at the 10:30 AM Sunday Mass. The Sunday Readings are proclaimed in children’s language from the Children’s Lectionary and then explained by a catechist. The Profession of Faith is prayed, and intercessory prayers are offered. Members of the Children’s Liturgy of the Word team are provided the materials necessary to present the weekly readings and most often are scheduled once every 4 or 5 weeks.
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Cross Bearers
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Cross Bearers assist in the Liturgy by leading the procession into the church at the beginning of Mass, and the recessional from the church at the conclusion of the Liturgy. There are no formal meetings, just a short informative session before you begin your ministry. If you do not have a lot of spare time, it is a great ministry in which to participate. The Cross Bearer ministry is open to Grades 8 and up.
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Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion

Extraordinary Ministers (Eucharistic Ministers) serve our parish community by distributing Holy Communion at weekend and special liturgies. A training session is required for first-time ministers of the parish. Any persons renewing their covenant to this ministry who desire a refresher training class are also welcome to attend. Ministers are scheduled approximately once every four weeks at the mass of your choice.
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Greeters

Greeters are the first people we meet when entering our Church for Mass. It is one of welcome and hospitality. A friendly smile and a warm hello convey the message that each individual who enters our parish grounds is Christ present and we, as Church, are delighted because they are the reason we gather.
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Lectors

Lectors proclaim scripture readings from the Lectionary and read the Prayers of the Faithful at weekday, weekend and special liturgies. The ministry of a lector is to help make the readings come alive for the congregation. A training session is required for first-time ministers of the parish. Any persons renewing their covenant to this ministry who desire a refresher training class are also welcome to attend. Lectors are scheduled approximately once every three to six weeks at the Mass of your choice. If you have a love for the Word of God, enjoy reading, and have been told you have a clear speaking voice, please consider becoming a Lector.
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Liturgy Committee
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Mass doesn’t just happen – it takes planning. The Liturgy Committee plans and coordinates our liturgies throughout the year. Anyone interested may join this ministry. All that is required is a desire to help out; no special training or education is needed. The Liturgy Committee is comprised of the pastor, representatives from each liturgical ministry, director of music ministry, and any interested parishioners. This committee meets once a month from August to May from 7 to 9 p.m.
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Music Ministry
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Parishioners of all ages are invited to share their love of music with others in the music ministry by singing and/or playing musical instruments at liturgies. Anyone who loves music is invited to contact the Music Office.
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Adult Choir
Weekly rehearsals are Thursday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. for all weekend Masses. Extra rehearsals occur as needed for special liturgies, or special events such as preparing a Cantata. Anyone in Grade 8 and older is welcome to sing in the choir. The ability to read music is helpful, but not required! There is also no audition. Adult choir does not rehearse during the summer.
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Funeral Choir
Provides musical support at funeral liturgies (usually weekday mornings). We are blessed to have the combined Funeral choir with St. Mary’s. Funeral Choir meets 30 minutes before the funeral to rehearse music. Other rehearsals are as needed.
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Instrumentalists
Everyone who plays an instrument is welcome to play at Mass. This includes guitars, string, woodwinds, brass, percussion and more! Instrumentalists, grade 7 and up, are invited to play at all liturgies. Contact the Music Office for more detail.
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Liturgical Dance
If you prefer to pray by moving, please consider joining the Liturgical Dance group. Liturgical Dance is best understood as prayer in motion. Often in the Old Testament we hear of individuals dancing to honor or praise God. This type of prayerful movement invites us to respond to God with our whole being, bringing the Christian message to life. Liturgical dance is intended as inspirational prayer for those attending the liturgy. Our dancers add the beauty of moving prayer to various liturgies throughout the year as well as at funeral masses.
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Ushers

Ushers assist at Mass welcoming and seating people. They are responsible for taking up the collection. Day and time of service: Ushers are scheduled to serve monthly at the Mass of their choice.
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We'd Love To Have You Join One
of Our Parish Life & Worship Ministries!
