The great prayer of the Church is the Mass - the Sacred Liturgy. Liturgy is a Greek word that means the "work of the people." When we participate in the Liturgy/ the Mass, we receive many graces that flow from the Liturgy and it becomes a meaningful, fulfilling prayer for us.
Next week-end will be our Ministries Week-end after all the Masses. If you do not participate in the Mass at this time, I hope you will look at the different ways you can be a greater part of the Liturgy and become a part of it by selecting one of the areas of participation and becoming more active in it. Do you know how many ministers are needed to celebrate the Mass fully and with all the ministries?
Choir --- As many as are available
Ushers ---- 6 persons
Altar Servers ---- 2, preferably 3
Lectors ---- 2
Eucharistic Ministers ---- 6, 8 at the crowded Masses..
Sacristan --- 1
Deacon --- 1
Priest ---- 1
That makes a total of 20 person if all the ministries are filled. The liturgical guidelines say that each person should serve in ONLY ONE MINISTRY at a Mass; i.e. multiple ministries at a Mass are to be avoided. More persons are needed in most ministries. Visit the ministry of your interest next Saturday/ Sunday at Ministry Weekend and become an active part in the great prayer that we are privileged to offer to God our Creator.