The Liturgy & Worship Ministries assist the priests in the celebration of the Liturgy. Liturgical celebration is all those rites through which the Church publicly praises God in Jesus' name. It includes the Mass, baptisms, weddings and all the other sacraments. It also includes other rites, such as Christian burial and the blessing of water, palms, and ashes. Its focus is the event, which has changed human history – the Easter event, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The liturgy is public and open to all. We need no special knowledge, no devotion to a particular saint or fondness for a particular form of prayer, to participate in the Church's liturgy, only membership in Jesus' living Body. The liturgy shows us gospel living and how to interact in a changing world. Catholic morality, how we deal in justice and charity day by day with great and small matters, is to be encountered and uncovered from our active participation in the liturgy.

The Liturgy & Worship Ministries have a steering committee comprised of the leadership of this Ministering Community. The Liturgy Committee has the overall responsibility for the design and implementation of liturgical celebrations that enable us to express our praise and thanks to God. The committee also implements liturgical policy as found in church documents in conjunction with the Pastor.

Included in the Liturgy and Worship Ministries at St. Matthew the Apostle Church are the following:

100 Altar Servers
110 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
120 Lectors
130 Nursery
135 Sacramental Preparation
140 Sacramental Support
150 Ushers & Greeters
160 Vocations Committee

A volunteer for this group: Loves prayer and celebration; is happy in gatherings of people; is committed to community worship; likes positive, uplifting church celebrations and preparing feasts and seasons; wants to hear, spread, and live the word of God.


 
 
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