This commission on worship oversees the Parish
Music and scheduling of the Liturgical Ministers and Altar Servers.
Members of the Commission on Worship include:
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Anne Hartz
− Scheduler
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Caleb
Batts − Lead Altar Server
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Mike Brower
− Music Coordinator
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Edward
Carrigan − Assistant Sacristan
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Sam Catalani
− Sacristan
Parish Music −
In recent years, St. Alphonsus
has installed an elaborate sound system, including two organs, tower chimes, and
a professional microphone system.
In the summer of 2007, a music system was implemented
to supplement our choir.
The system,
managed by Mike Brower, plays recorded music that coincides with the Glory &
Praise hymnal and is used when vocalists are unavailable.
We are currently seeking skilled organists,
cantors, and talented vocalists. If
you are interested, please contact Mike Brower at 475-9633.
Liturgical Ministers
− Many parishioners
serve the parish by becoming liturgical ministers. Liturgical ministers include:
·
Lectors
(readers) − Lectors must be Catholics in good standing who are active members of
the parish. Formation and training
are provided by the diocese and the pastor.
·
Eucharistic
Ministers (cup ministers) − Eucharistic ministers must be Catholics in good standing
who are active members of the parish.
Formation and training are provided by the diocese and the pastor.
·
Ushers
& Gift Bearers − Ushers and gift bearers must be active members
of the parish but do not need to be Catholics in good standing.
Training is provided by the Pastor.
For more information on becoming a Liturgical
Minister, contact Fr. Bill Devries at 476-8140 or Ann Hartz
at 837-4030.
Altar Servers
− Altar servers are youth who have completed 2nd grade PRE, taken their first Eucharist and are active members of the parish.
Training
is provided by Sam Catalani (Sacristan), Ed Carrigan (Assistant Sacristan) and Caleb
Batts (Lead Altar Server).
To learn about becoming an altar server, contact Sam Catalani at 476-6330.