Catholic Liturgical Worship
The Department of Liturgy is in charge of planning, coordinating and implementing Catholic liturgical worship. We oversee Sunday masses, ensuring the integrity and beauty of the celebration. Following is a list of ministries which support the Department of Liturgy.
Altar Servers: Art and Environment:
The call to serve at the altar goes out to all, but This committee has the responsibility of
particularly to those in the 4th through 12th preparing our worship space for Sunday Mass,
grades. Servers assist the priest, the deacon feasts and liturgical seasons. Many volunteers
and the assembly to worship by carrying are needed to plan, prepare and decorate the
candles, handling holy vessels and being aware church environment.
of the needs of others.
Training provided.
A/V Technician Extraordinary Ministers of Holy
Communion
Our technicians are responsible for the proper These individuals assist with the distribution of
use and function of the sound system, micro- the Body and Blood of Christ at Sunday and
phones, running video and setting up the weekday Masses. These ministers also bring the
equipment for the musicians. Skilled volunteers Eucharist to our brothers and sisters who are sick,
are needed. hospitalized or in nursing homes.
Training provided, experience preferred, Training provided.
Age: College +
Music: Lectors:
Artistic expression is one of God’s most beautiful Our lectors are vested with the responsibility of
gifts, which can be used in turn to glorify God and proclaiming God’s Word to those gathered at Mass
inspire His people to a greater expression of faith. and other services. They take care in their pre-
Liturgical music is prayer of the people and of God. paration so as to proclaim the Word with dignity,
Those who provide music for the liturgy do so with clarity and understanding.
the desire to provide an artistic dimension to the Training provided.
prayer of the people of God.
Music Program: Sacristans:
The music program at Immaculate Heart of Mary The sacristan works behind the scenes at the
Catholic Church is one of enrichment and diversity, Liturgy to make sure that all books, vessels,
with classical and contemporary music for children, bread, wine, chairs, bells, etc. are ready for the
youth and adults. There are opportunities for you to celebration of the Eucharist. The sacristan is
share your special talent in the music ministry at also responsible for the order of the sacristy and
Immaculate Heart of Mary. the cleanliness of the altar and sanctuary.
Music Groups: Ushers:
Covenant: Sings at the 5:00 pm Saturday Mass, Holy Ushering for Sunday Mass is an excellent way to
Days, Feast Days and other special occasions. serve the parish. Duties include welcoming fellow
Rehearsals are Saturday at 4:00 pm. Audition required. parishioners and guests as they arrive, taking the
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Adult Choir: Sings at the 8:30 am Sunday Mass, Holy Days, pews after Mass. Families are welcome and
Feast Days and other special occasions. Rehearsals are encouraged.
Thursday at 7:00 pm. No training required.
Youth Choir: Sings at the 6:00 pm Sunday Mass and
special Feast Days throughout the year. Both singers and
instrumentalists are encouraged to join.
Cantor: Leads the community in song during liturgical
celebrations. The ability to read music is necessary. An
audition and training is required.
Musicians: If you play an instrument proficiently, please
share your talent with the parish.
Contact the Liturgy Office at ext 119
or email the Music Coordinator at music@ihmco.org