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Church of St. Thomas the Apostle Ministries: Liturgical & Pastoral |
Liturgical Ministries: Sister Mary Lou Dummer (651)738-0677 |
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It is a means by which God acts upon the church to make it holy. All
new life given to the community flows from the liturgical celebrations.
It's the very heart, the very center of parish life. The Eucharist is
the soul of the church. Liturgy is the way we worship. A fundamental element
of good liturgy is the need of the whole assembly to experience itself
as one in worship, All of us, through our baptism as people of God, are
called to holiness and all of us are called to serve as God's people.
There are many, many ways we can do this, as the list below indicates.
If you are being called to serve in any way, please call Sister Mary Lou. |
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| Choir — Adult Qualifications: Express faith through music, commitment to rehearsal and love music. Time: Rehearsal Sunday morning and sing at 10:30 Mass from October through May. |
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| Contemporary Choir — All ages welcome Qualifications: Enthusiasm, willingness to share musical gift, willing to have fun Time: Rehearsal and sing at one Mass a month |
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| Instrumentalists — Piano, brass, winds, strings,
percussion or guitar Qualifications: Willingness to share the gift Time: Will vary |
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| Lector — Proclaim the Word at liturgies Qualifications: Good communication skills, strong faith and prayer, willingness to understand Scripture Time: Once per month and occasional inservice sessions |
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| Eucharistic Minister — Serve Eucharist at liturgies Qualifications: Reverence for the Eucharist, willingness to serve when scheduled, faithful, confirmed. Time: Once every three weeks |
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| Hospitality Minister — Usher and greet assembly
as they enter the church. Men, women and families invited. Qualifications: Friendly, caring, neat appearance. Be at church 15 -20 minutes before Mass, willingness to attend one inservice a year. Time: Once a month |
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| Altar Servers — Serve at weekend and holyday liturgies.
Adult or youth Qualifications: Faithful to the schedule Time: Once a month |
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| Launder altar linens — Launder purificators and
hand towels for Mass Qualifications: Willingness to help Time: Weekly, for one month of the year |
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| Liturgy Committee — Prepare and develop and evaluate
liturgies Qualifications: Prayerfulness, proper preparation, hospitality Time: Monthly meetings and seasonal set-up |
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| Coffee & donut servers — Serve after Sunday liturgy Qualifications: Friendly, hospitable Time: Two times a year |
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| Art/Environment — Design and create environment for worship. Qualifications: Willingness to help Liturgy Committee Time: Help during Advent, Christmas and Lent/Easter seasons |
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| Spring/Fall cleaning of church Qualifications: Willingness to clean Time: Two times a year |
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| Sewing — Banners, flags, baptismal gowns Qualifications: Willingness to share sewing skills Time: When needed |
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Pastoral Care Department
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Vigil Ministers — lead prayer
service at wakes the evening prior to a funeral.
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Marthas — are ministers of hospitality to families
of the deceased. They set up and serve the funeral lunches. Qualifications: Must enjoy working as a "team", greeting and serving people and being in the kitchen. (Open to men and women.) Time: 3 hours the morning of luncheon. On call 2 months of the year only. Attendance required at organizational meetings once a year. Contact Sister Mary Lou at 651-738-0677. |
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| Homebound — Bring Word and Communion/Eucharist to those unable
to attend weekend Mass. Qualifications: Compassion and hospitality, good listener. Time: 1 hour a month after weekend Mass or two to three hours on scheduled Fridays for morning visits with team. Training offered. Contact Carol McKenna at 651-738-0677. |
Newcomers — Register new parishioners after Masses one weekend
of every month. Qualifications: Hospitable, outgoing personality, enjoy meeting new people and familiar with St. Thomas parish. Time: 1/2 hour after your Mass once a month. Meet as needed. Contact Carol McKenna at 651-738-0677. |
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| Social Concerns — Committee addresses immediate
needs and concerns of parish and neighborhood. For example: Holiday Outreach,
volunteer at LifeCare Center, Meals on Wheels, and Loaves & Fishes, Tutoring
at local schools. Qualifications:Compassion, resourcefulness and creative energy. Time: One meeting quarterly plus various short term projects throughout the year to which you choose to commit. Contact Mary Trcka at 651-738-0677. |
St. Thomas the Apostle
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| Parish Nurse Program — The role of a parish nurse is to promote the health and wellness of body, mind and spirit of all members of the parish community by applying nursing and pastoral knowledge for health promotion, intervention and health education in all areas of life. Available as a personal health counselor, health educator, health advocate and referral source. To get well and stay well is a goal worthy to ponder. Your parish nurse is available to help you attain this goal. |
| Health Wellness Committee —The role of the Health & Wellness Committee is to promote the health wellness of body, mind and spirit of all parishioners. Advise, provide support and encouragement to the Parish Nurse Ministry. Sponsor health-related activities through already existing programs and parish gatherings. Sponsor new programs or activities based on the expressed requests or identified needs of parishioners. |
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