Liturgy Committee Mission Statement
In collaboration with the Pastor, Pastoral Council liturgical ministers and parish staff, the Liturgy Committee will assist with planning, coordinating, implementing, and reviewing parish liturgies emphasizing opportunities to enhance the liturgical experience, welcoming and active participation of all involved.
In collaboration with the Pastor, Pastoral Council liturgical ministers and parish staff, the Liturgy Committee will assist with planning, coordinating, implementing, and reviewing parish liturgies emphasizing opportunities to enhance the liturgical experience, welcoming and active participation of all involved.
Music Ministry
As the old saying goes, when you sing you pray twice. The most important word in that sentence is "pray." Each song in a mass is a prayer, it is another medium by which we can pray, give reverence and connect to God. Being at mass is an act of participation, saying the prayers and singing (or praying) the music in a liturgy helps each of us to connect more with the Lord. Music ministry's role is simply to be facilitators of that connection. We guide and encourage, the singing of prayer. We embrace those moments when a song says everything that someone is feeling in that moment. That connection is tangible and moving. The blessings bestowed in those moments are why we do what we do.
As the old saying goes, when you sing you pray twice. The most important word in that sentence is "pray." Each song in a mass is a prayer, it is another medium by which we can pray, give reverence and connect to God. Being at mass is an act of participation, saying the prayers and singing (or praying) the music in a liturgy helps each of us to connect more with the Lord. Music ministry's role is simply to be facilitators of that connection. We guide and encourage, the singing of prayer. We embrace those moments when a song says everything that someone is feeling in that moment. That connection is tangible and moving. The blessings bestowed in those moments are why we do what we do.
Fran Donahue
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Peggy Clipston
Coordinator of Eucharistic Ministers maclipston@yahoo.com 315-655-9327 |
Eucharistic Ministry
Eucharistic Ministers prayerfully serve the parishioners of St. James by distributing the Body and Blood of Christ during Eucharistic celebrations. |
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Usher and Greeter Ministry
The mission for the Ushers and Greeters Ministry at St. James is to assist all people in receiving the Lord. We are the visible ministers who provide personal service and courtesies to parishioners before, during and after Mass. This includes welcoming, seating, helping to make people with special needs comfortable and offering any assistance needed by parishioners. In doing so, we enhance the experience of the Liturgy for all parishioners. |
Brian Eberst
Usher Coordinator stjmaintenance@stjamescaz.com 315-558-4278 |
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Don McCrimmon
Lector Training Coordinator |
