Liturgy Committee
Liturgy is any public official expression of the Church’s prayer, life, and worship. The Mass is the highest and most solemn 'Liturgy' of the Church because the Mass involves not only verbal praise of God but also sacrifice.
The Liturgy Committee is comprised of team leaders representing lectors, Eucharistic ministers, music, atmosphere, altar servers, greeters and ushers. Our Pastor also attends all meetings.
The Committee plans Mass for the four weekend services in Ordinary Time and as well as special services during other yearly church seasons. They also coordinate training and orientation sessions for all parishioners who serve in any capacity for the Mass.
The liturgical year has six seasons:
The mystery of Christ unfolds for us throughout the year, reminding us to live our lives according to His Word.
The Mass is divided into two principal parts: the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
The Order of Mass
Introductory Rites
Liturgy of the Word
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Concluding Rites
The Liturgy Committee is comprised of team leaders representing lectors, Eucharistic ministers, music, atmosphere, altar servers, greeters and ushers. Our Pastor also attends all meetings.
The Committee plans Mass for the four weekend services in Ordinary Time and as well as special services during other yearly church seasons. They also coordinate training and orientation sessions for all parishioners who serve in any capacity for the Mass.
The liturgical year has six seasons:
- Advent - four weeks of preparation before the celebration of Jesus' birth
- Christmas –the Nativity of Jesus Christ and his manifestation to the world
- Lent - a six-week period of penance before Easter
- Sacred Paschal Triduum - the holiest "Three Days" of the Church's year, where we are reminded of the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus
- Easter - 50 days celebrating the Lord’s resurrection and His gift of the Holy Spirit
- Ordinary Time – there are two parts: 4-8 weeks after Christmas and approximately six months after Easter
The mystery of Christ unfolds for us throughout the year, reminding us to live our lives according to His Word.
The Mass is divided into two principal parts: the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
The Order of Mass
Introductory Rites
- Entrance
- Greeting
- Penitential Act
- Glory to God
- Collect
Liturgy of the Word
- First Reading
- Responsorial Psalm
- Second Reading
- Gospel Acclamation
- Gospel
- Homily
- Profession of Faith
- Universal Prayer
Liturgy of the Eucharist
- Presentation of the Gifts and Preparation of the Altar
- Prayer over the Offerings
- Eucharistic Prayer
- The Lord's Prayer
- Sign of Peace
- Lamb of God
- Communion
Concluding Rites
- Prayer after Communion
- Optional announcements
- Greeting and Blessing
- Dismissal
Team Leader: Carolyn Wiznuk
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