| Committee |
Contact |
Phone |
| Liturgy Committee |
| This committee plans and organizes all aspects of the
liturgies at Saint Rita. Teams work on a rotating basis to plan
the weekend Masses and special liturgies |
Kathy Reinhardt |
671-7233 |
| Altar Linens |
| This ministry launders and restocks the purificators and towels used in Eucharistic celebrations |
Marie DeVogelaere / Thelma Benwitz
|
671-6726 / 872-0642
|
| Altar Servers |
| The coordinators of this ministry assist in the recruitment,
training, scheduling, and overseeing of altar servers actively
involving the youth of the parish. Youth in Grades 5 and above
may become an Altar Server by attending the annual training and then
serve at parish liturgies |
Elaine King / Chris Chapman
|
671-4930
|
| Children’s Liturgy |
| This ministry leads young children to pray and experience
the love of the Scripture that they can understand and participate in
on their own level during the regular Liturgy of the Word at the 9:00
a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Masses |
Teri Bucks
|
671-0388
|
| Church Decorating / Flowers |
| This ministry is responsible for decorating the altar and
the church with flowers and banners that are appropriate to the various
liturgical seasons to create a beautiful environment to worship the Lord |
Elaine King / Jean Magrin |
671-4930 |
| Eucharistic Ministers |
| Eucharistic Ministers assist the priest in the distribution of Eucharist at Mass |
Teri Bucks |
671-0388 |
| Leaders |
| Leaders organize the Liturgical Ministers before Mass and
lead the assembly in prayer during Mass (specifically, the general
intercessions) |
Teri Bucks |
671-0388 |
| Lectors |
| Lectors proclaim scripture readings at all Masses and special liturgies |
Teri Bucks |
671-0388 |
| Sacristans |
| Sacristans prepare the altar and gifts before all
liturgies. A subgroup also helps on a rotating basis to provide a
clean environment in the church |
|
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| Ushers |
| Ushers care for the comfort and safety of the assembly during Mass |
Teri Bucks |
671-0388 |
| Music Ministry |
Music ministry enhances Saint Rita liturgies with music by
leading the assembly in hymns, liturgical song, and special anthems
which reflect the readings and the season of the church year.
There are several ways to share musical talents:
Adult Choir –
adults with some choral ensemble experience and a desire to learn and
sing SATB (mixed voice) literature from all music styles.
Provides music for the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass and special services and
events.
Children’s Choir – Children in grades 2-6 in this choir sing during the 9:00 a.m. Sunday Mass once per month.
Contemporary Music Group
– Instrumentalists and singers are welcome. You don’t
have to read music to be a member of this group which provides music
for the 5:00 p.m. Saturday Mass.
“Lite” Choir
– For women who love to sing but want less of a time commitment
and “lighter” music than the regular adult choir. The
group sings once per month at the 9:00 a.m. Sunday Mass.
Cantors and Instrumentalists – Used in the various choirs at Masses or when no choir is present |
Chrisanne Yule |
478-0778 |
