LITURGY / WORSHIP

General Staff Contact:  Peg Rivera 483-4673 x107  ccchoir@sbcglobal.net

Liturgical ministers provide support for all regular and special worship celebrations within the parish.  Liturgical ministers are REQUIRED to attend training sessions and spiritual formations experiences, per diocesan guidelines.

Liturgy and Worship Planning Area Team (PAT)  (Time and Talent #100)
Identifies challenges, devises strategies to address those challenges and implements solutions.
    Contact:  Chrissy DeFalco   510-1539

Lector (Time and Talent #101)
Proclaims Scripture at Sunday Mass and other special liturgies.  Training required; support materials provided.
    Chief Steward:  Nancy Parod   736-4711 nancy_parod@sbcglobal.net

Host Greeter  (Time and Talent #102)
Welcome and assist parishioners and visitors who attend Mass on Sundays and other special occasions.  This is a perfect ministry for families.
    Chief Steward:  Norbert and Sharon Reinhard  293-1323  ccccreinhard@comcast.net 

Art & Environment  (Time and Talent #104)
Helps prepare and decorate the Church for the liturgical seasons and special celebrations at various times throughout the year.
    Chief Steward: Denise Palash   289-3471  mandapal@aol.com

Adoration (Time and Talent #106)
Eucharistic Adoration the first Friday of every month 9am – 7:30pm, followed by Benediction.
    Chief Steward:   Pauline Murphy  231-6722

Rosary  (Time and Talent #107)
Third Saturday of the month at 6:30pm.
    Chief Steward:  Barbara Groves  876-0366

Music Ministers - Enhance congregational worship and participation through song leadership.  A variety of opportunities are available to those with the desire to share their musical gifts.
    Music Director:  Peg Rivera  483-4673 x107  ccchoir@sbcglobal.net
    Chief Steward:  Russ Deering  483-3861

Accompanists  (Time and Talent #153)
Pianists, organists, and guitarists are always needed to accompany cantors and small vocal ensembles at Sunday Liturgies and special occasions.  Audition required; we will provide specialized training in liturgical accompaniment.  Regular rehearsals, rotating Sunday liturgy and special occasions as needed. 

Other Instrumentalists (Time and Talent #154)
Other instrumentalists (woodwinds, brass, strings, percussion, etc.) are invited to share their gifts with the parish for special liturgies, seasonal celebrations (e.g., Christmas and Easter seasons) and special occasions.  Audition required.

Cantors (Time and Talent #150)
Act as psalmists and lead the congregation in hymns and acclamations.  Strong vocal skills and an enthusiastic, inviting presence are needed.  Audition required, but previous cantoring experience not needed.  Regular rehearsals, rotating Sunday liturgy, special occasions as needed.

Adult Choir (Time and Talent #151)
This 4-part mixed choir ministers at Sunday liturgies September-May/June and special occasions throughout the year.  Ability to read music is helpful, but not a requirement. 

Weekly Wednesday rehearsals September-May, one Sunday liturgy/week and special occasions. 

Guitar Group (Time and Talent #152)
This mixed instrumental (guitars, bass, percussion) and vocal ensemble ministers at a Sunday liturgy once a month, as well as for special occasions.  Ability to read music is helpful, but not a requirement.  Typically one rehearsal and liturgy per month, plus special occasions.
Coordinator: Debbie Molinaro   tonydebmo@att.net

Children’s Choir (Time and Talent #1001)
This choir provides music at 6-8 Sunday liturgies and special liturgies (e.g. Christmas, Palm Sunday, Mothers’ Day). Open to grades 3-8 (highly motivated younger children admitted with director's permission).  Typically 3-4 rehearsals before each liturgy.  Rehearsals October through May on Wednesdays.

Teen Ensemble (Time and Talent #2001)

This mixed vocal and instrumental ensemble provides contemporary music at various Sunday liturgies and special occasions September/October through May.  The ensemble is open to grades 7-12.  Typically 2-3 rehearsals and 1 Sunday liturgy per month.