Do you feel called to proclaim the Word of God at Mass? Consider becoming a lector. Are you friendly with a warm smile? Visitors would love for you to welcome them at the doors. Maybe you feel drawn to assisting the priest at the holy altar of sacrifice as an altar server or Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion during the Mass? We would greatly appreciate your joining one or more of our liturgical ministries - take a look below and contact the Ministry Coordinator(s) of your choosing. No experience is necessary in any of our liturgical ministries - training is always available!
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SVDP Altar Servers Guild
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Men, women, and youth who have received the sacraments of Baptism and First Holy Communion are needed to serve Our Lord at His holy altar. The parish has a comprehensive training program which is offered as needed. Catholics who are in good standing with the Church and are interested in this important ministry of service should contact Patrick McBee, Altar Server Coordinator, at mcbeep57@protonmail.com.
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Hospitality: Ministry of Ushers and Greeters
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Hebrews 13:2 As Berkeley Springs is a town friendly to tourists, so should our parish be. Men and women who are registered parishioners over the age of 18 yrs. are invited to join this ministry of warm smiles, handshakes, passing out the bulletin, and assisting with Offertory. Please contact the ministry coordinator, Patrick Narango, at patricknarango0358@gmail.com to express your interest and willingness to help.
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Ministry of Lector
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Do you enjoy reading and praying with scripture? Are you interested in sharing your love for the Word of God with the congregation at Mass by proclaiming it out loud? Are you a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church who has received all sacraments of initiation? If you can answer yes to these questions, please contact the ministry leader, Judi McBee, OCDS, at judimcbee@protonmail.com to express your interest and inquire about training.
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Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
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Only priests are Eucharistic Ministers. Lay persons who administer the Eucharist at Mass and to the sick and homebound are Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. These ministers are commissioned by the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston for service at the parish. If you have a devotion to the Blessed Sacrament and want to assist, please contact Judi McBee, OCDS, at judimcbee@protonmail.com, or Mike Stanger at paradisewv@frontiernet.net.
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Please note: Those seeking to have the Eucharist brought to them in the hospital or at home can contact the Parish Office at 301.258.1311 to schedule a visit from a priest or EMHC. Thank you.