Liturgical Ministries
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Altar Servers and Mass Coordinators (View Schedule)
An altar server assists the priest or deacon at Mass by preparing the altar and acting as server during Mass. Mass Coordinators are experienced altar servers who take on the responsibility for setting up the furniture and vessels before Mass. We provide initial and ongoing training to our ministers. Contact Simon Berry: 674-0430 or simon@stdominics.org. Eucharistic Ministers for Masses (View Schedule) Eucharistic Ministers for Hospitals and Home-bound Lectors (View Schedule) Ushers 5:30 PM Saturday Vigil Mass The Family Choir (9:30 A.M. mass) The Traditional Choir (11:30 A.M. mass) The Contemporary Choir (5:30 P.M. mass) El Coro en Español (1:30 P.M. mass)
The ministry of Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC) is a fulfilling one for parishioners who wish to serve their community. It makes few demands on your time beyond a planned attendance at Mass. There is a brief training session (90 minutes) and occasional refresher sessions. Contact Simon Berry: 674-0430 or simon@stdominics.org.
Description: Our ministers take the Eucharist to sick people in the hospital, to the elderly, or disabled in their homes or in convalescent homes. We ask people to be available during the weekday or on weekends. Ministers must be a practicing Catholic and be comfortable around sick or elderly people. This rewarding ministry helps people pray together and they reach out as Jesus did. Contact Sr. Anne Bertain, O.P., 674-0432, annebop@stdominics.org or Jered Stifter, 931-3560, jeredstifter@sbcglobal.net
Training sessions for those interested in being commissioned as lectors are held twice annually. Lectors are scheduled for Masses as needed and have occasional days of reflection. If you would like to be notified of the next training session, please contact the parish office.
At Saturday Vigil, Sunday and Holy Day Masses ushers are needed to greet parishioners, take up the collection, coordinate the congregation during Communion and clean up after Mass. This ministry is a wonderful way to participate and to get to know the parishioners at the Mass that you attend. For more information contact Diana Wild, 346-1804, dmorriswild@comcast.net.
Our team of cantors leads the acclamations, hymns and songs. You will often hear pieces of music from the Catholic repertoire of classical vocal solos to enhance your prayer. Contact Simon Berry for more information: 674-0430 or simon@stdominics.org.
A small and dedicated choir under the direction of Simon Berry lead the music of our Family Mass. Catherine Rondinaro is the cantor for this Mass and offers vocal coaching to choir members. The repertoire includes traditional hymns as well as contemporary music. New members are currently being auditioned for this choir. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:45 PM. Contact Simon Berry for more information: 674-0430 or simon@stdominics.org.
The St. Dominic Choir sings at the 11:30 a.m. Solemn Mass each Sunday, on major Feast Days, and for other special liturgies. The choir also presents concerts and is available to sing at weddings. The choir performs the full spectrum of liturgical music, including Gregorian Chant, polyphonic Mass settings, and motets and anthems. New members are welcome, and are invited to contact Simon Berry at 674-0430 or simon@stdominics.org.
Our Contemporary Choir and Ensemble leads a large congregation including many members of our Young Adult Group. Under the direction of Mark Lizama this group of musicians specializes in the performance of recently composed music for choir and instruments. Here you will find a combination of guitar, drum, acoustic bass, piano and solo saxophone alongside a group of fine singers. Contact Mark Lizama for more information: 674-0433 or markq@stdominics.org.
Our Spanish choir and ensemble leads music in Spanish at the Sunday St. Jude Mass. Contact the Parish Office for more information: 567-7824