Worship Ministry Schedule 

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Acolyte

Prepares for the celebraton of our weekend liturgies by tending to the following tasks: Book of Prayer, mass sheets, general intercessions, bread, wine, communion cloths, communion cups, communion bowls, lighting of candles, assisting with baptisms, offertory baskets, preparing the table, clearing the table, doing dishes, and returning items to their proper place. Arrives 40 minutes prior to the beginning of Mass. Initial graining is provided. Youth are welcome to assist. 

Enhances our worship space for the various liturgical seasons, i.e. Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Ordinary Time. Meets three times a year for planning and evaluation in addition to working in the worship space for the various seasons of the church year.

Bakes bread for our weekend Eucharist using a recipe provided by the parish. Frequency depends on the number of parishioners participating.

Leads the congregation in song with solo voice or in a small ensemble of voices. This individual may or may not be a choir member. Because this singer will be at a microphone and is expected to be able to carry the congregation effectively in singing, a cantor will need to meet with the music director for an evaluation of skills before being scheduled. Skills to be evaluated include: intonation (ability to sing in tune), music literacy (ability to read music/learn new parts quickly), tone quality (overall sound, volume, ability to blend with other voices), and reliability. Occasionally, a cantor may sing at weddings or funerals.

Supports the community in prayer by leading liturgical song with other singers. The choir is open to all who are interested, from high school through adulthood. An informal audition with the director to assess vocal ability and range is expected to determine voice part and seating arrangement. A diversity of sacred music from a variety of eras and cultures is sung. Choir members are expected to attend weekly rehearsals and be present at scheduled masses. Choir does not sing in the summer months.

Distributes communion (bread or wine) for weekend liturgies. Confirmed youth and adults are weclome to participate. Initian training is provided. Five to seventeen communion ministers are needed for each mass - over thirty per weekend. Frequency depends on the number of parishioners involved.

Leads the procession at the beginning and end of our weekend liturgies. Needs to be able to lift the cross in and out of its stand and carry it in procession. Initial and ongoing training is provided. One cross bearer is needed for each mass. Frequency depends on the number of parishioners involved.

Provides for the ministries needed for a funeral during the day and/or evening, e.g. ushers/greeters, cantors, musicians, acolyte, bread makers, readers, communion ministers, and sacristans. The family may provide some of these ministers themselves.

Welcomes and assist all who come to St. Anne for weekend liturgy. Parishioners of all ages are welcome - children, youth, and adults. Children need to participate with a paretn or youth from their family. Arrives 30 minutes prior to the beginning of Mass. Initial training is provided. Eight greeters/ushers are assigned for each mass - twenty-four per weekend. Frequency depends on the number of parishioners involved.

Provides finger food and refreshements after our weekend liturgies. We would like to provide hospitality after each mass- if we have sufficient members to do so. Food is brought by each team member and prepared 30-45 minutes before mass. Coffee and other beverages are also made. After mass, refreshments are served, tables cleaned, and supplies are placed in storage.

Teams consist of eight or more members that set up and serve. In addition, there are bakers for each team. They provide food but are not expected to help prior to mass or after mass. Each team servies once per month