Worship

 

Worship Committee
As Catholics we are centered on the Eucharist and the importance of full, active and conscious participation in Catholic worship. The Worship Committee deals with all aspects of how prayer and worship is "done" at Immaculate Conception. The goal of this committee is to develop objectives and to coordinate liturgies that speak to the hearts of the people.
Contact: Jane Pund, 222-0255


Lectors
Lectors proclaim the Word of God at Mass through readings from the Old and New Testaments on Sundays, major feast days and Holy Days of Obligation. Parishioners of high school age and older, with a good speaking ability, may become lectors.
Contact: Allison Grace, 565-0243


Communion Ministers
Communion Ministers assist the presider in the distribution of Holy Eucharist at all Masses. To be a Communion Minister, a parishioner must be at least 18 years of age, have received the Sacrament of Confirmation and be a participating member of the parish.
Contact: Mike and Linda Boice, 222-1697


Altar Servers
Servers assist the presider at Mass. Boys and girls must have received First Communion and be at least in the 3rd grade. Training is available and is announced in the Parish Bulletin when scheduled.
Contact: Mary Hebel, 222-3677


Choir
An energetic group of fun-loving people who enjoy praising God through music. A choir member should have a pleasant singing voice and a willingness to commit one to two hours a week for preparation. They must also be willing to commit to special liturgies and all major feast days. Open to adults and young adults.
Contact: Jane Pund, 222-0255


Instrumentalists
Contributes to the worship life of the parish through the use of their musical talent by playing organ, keyboard, guitar or other musical instruments.
Contact: Jane Pund, 222-0255

 
Ushers/Greeters
Offering a warm and welcoming place to call "home" is important to a vibrant parish community. Ushers and Greeters do this by assisting those who come to worship, helping with the orderly reception of Communion, and handling any emergencies that may arise during liturgies. Ushers take up the collection and make sure the assembly area is cleaned up after Mass.
Contact: Bruce Queenan, 245-3535


Gift Bearers
Presenting the gifts of bread and wine at the Offertory of the Mass is symbolic of the community presenting fruits of our labor, which will become the Body and Blood of Christ.
If you would like to serve in this ministry, notify a greater or usher of your wishes when you enter the Church.


Children's Liturgy Volunteers
Children's Liturgy is a special time for children, ages 4 through the 2nd grade, to learn more about the Sunday readings. Held during the Liturgy of the Word at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass, it consists of volunteers helping the Children's Liturgy coordinator with group activities, stories and songs.
Contact: Lauren Alger, 222-6543  email l.alger@gmail.com


Art And Environment Committee
This committee enhances the worship space with floral arrangements, banners, etc. If you have artistic ability or can do the artistry if directed, this committee is for you.
Contact: Therese Fiedler, 222-0665


Linen Care
Washes and irons linens used for Liturgies.
Contact: Jane Pund, 222-0255


Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration is our acknowledgement that Jesus is truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. 
For more than 2 years, parishioners of Immaculate Conception and other faithful members of the community have dedicated time spent in Adoration to Our Lord.
Contact: Mike Russell, 310-1521

Pope John Paul II’s call was that all laity participates in Eucharistic evangelization “so that the whole people of God could develop a personal relationship with Jesus, Our Savior in the Blessed Sacrament.” 

“It is by taking time out to be with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament that this relationship with Our Lord begins to increase, and grow and blossom.  Eucharistic Adoration builds community.  The Eucharist is the sacrament of unity, Jesus unifying his people.  Through the intimacy of quiet prayer with Jesus, one experiences the personal love of the Savior and grasps the reality that we are all one with the whole Body of Christ” – Pope John Paul II

 

Sacristan
The sacristan arrives 30-45 minutes early to prepare all the elements needed for the celebration of Mass; e.g. bread, wine, cups, patens, mark books, etc.

Contact Jane Pund:  222-0255