LECTORS (Adults and confirmed teens to be extended to youth for youth masses)
DESCRIPTION: This ministry proclaims the scripture readings at Mass and other liturgies throughout the year with reverence and understanding. It recruits, trains and schedules ministers to proclaim the readings from scripture and petitions at Mass and other liturgical celebrations.
TIME/FREQUENCY: Varies based on the number of participants for preferred mass time. A rotational schedule is published every three months.
COORDINATOR: Lynn Young, 301-919-5966 or LLSweeney@att.net
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS (Adults and confirmed teens)
DESCRIPTION: This ministry complements and extends the ministry of the clergy. It recruits, trains and schedules ministers to assist the celebrant in distributing the Eucharist at Mass and to those unable to attend church. Assist with distributing the Eucharist at Mass, and taking the Eucharist and praying with the homebound.
TIME/FREQUENCY: Varies based on the number of participants for preferred mass time. A rotational schedule is published every three months.
COORDINATOR: Lynn Young, 301-919-5966 or LLSweeney@att.net
COMMUNION FOR THE HOMEBOUND AND HOSPITALIZED (Adults)
DESCRIPTION: An invitation to serve communion to the home-bound and hospitalized. Must be an Extraordinary Minister of Communion and be able to take communion on an as need basis.
TIME/FREQUENCY: Varies based on the request received from homebound and hospitalized parishioners.
COORDINATOR: Lynn Young, 301-919-5966 or LLSweeney@att.net