ALTAR SERVERS
Altar Servers, of all ages, assist the Priest on the altar during daily and weekend Masses, weddings and funerals. If you have made your First Holy Communion, we encourage you to become an Altar Server. (Contact Eva & Don Smith 391-3253
Altar Servers, of all ages, assist the Priest on the altar during daily and weekend Masses, weddings and funerals. If you have made your First Holy Communion, we encourage you to become an Altar Server. (Contact Eva & Don Smith 391-3253
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ALTAR SOCIETY
The activities of the St Jerome Altar Society rest on the three pillars of Prayer, Service and Friendship. Each of our activities begins with prayer, including our monthly meetings, held usually on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM in the Parish Center. We pray for our parish family, our own family and each other. Our service is dedicated to the preparation of the entire worship space for the celebration of the liturgy and for the other celebrations that lead us to a personal relationship with Jesus. This includes weekly teams who rotate their service on Wednesday evenings to prepare the church for the Sunday Masses, the preparation and decorating of the places for the major Holy Days of the year, such as Advent, Christmas, Lent, Palm Sunday and Holy Week, Easter and Easter season, Pentecost, major and minor feast days and Thanksgiving. We use our many talents, such as sewing, embroidery, homemaking, event planning, art and administration. Through our participation in the activities of the Altar Society we form friendships that warm and support us individually. We share each other's tasks as needed; we pray for each other in times of need or sorrow; we enjoy each other’s company in large or small group activities or in social get-togethers. In short, we become sisters in the Lord Jesus. We invite any who have a desire to serve to come and join us. Our members represent all ages and we wholeheartedly and warmly welcome anyone who wants to become part of this wonderful ministry. It is particularly appropriate for those who are new to the parish or new to the Church. For further information regarding meeting times please contact Debbie Cole at 813-503-6145 or send her an email by filling out the form. |
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SMALL FAITH COMMUNITIES
Groups of 8 to 12 people meet informally in someone’s home for fellowship and to share the Word. The meetings focus on the Sunday scripture readings. (Contact Jean Push 230-9370)
READERS
Readers proclaim the Word of God at liturgical celebrations. The congregation relies on the ability of the readers to proclaim the Word. Meetings are held at various times throughout the year to help inspire and increase the skill and knowledge of readers. (Contact Sylvia Cummings)
SACRISTANS
Sacristans help with preparations of Liturgies, Sacred Vessels, Sacred Books and Altar Linens St. Jerome welcomes volunteers to assist in this sacred ministry. Contact the Parish Office 595-4610)
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - This ministry assists the Priests in distributing Holy Communion at all Masses. EM’s are given proper instructions and training before being commissioned. (Contact Sister Lucia Brady 410-1175)
MUSIC MINISTRY
Music Ministry - This Ministry is an important part of our Sunday celebration. The Music Ministry is composed of Cantors, who lead the congregation in song; the Chorale, our main choir; Spirit Singers, children’s choir; Hand Bell Choir, a mixed-age bi-monthly ensemble; Contemporary Ensemble, a mixed-age vocal group; the Youth Mass Band, an energetic mixed-age-vocal and instrumental group; the Cantabile Singers, a junior multi-part choir; instrumentalists. Consult the bulletin for practice times of each group. (Contact Tom Kurt 595-4610 x304)
Groups of 8 to 12 people meet informally in someone’s home for fellowship and to share the Word. The meetings focus on the Sunday scripture readings. (Contact Jean Push 230-9370)
READERS
Readers proclaim the Word of God at liturgical celebrations. The congregation relies on the ability of the readers to proclaim the Word. Meetings are held at various times throughout the year to help inspire and increase the skill and knowledge of readers. (Contact Sylvia Cummings)
SACRISTANS
Sacristans help with preparations of Liturgies, Sacred Vessels, Sacred Books and Altar Linens St. Jerome welcomes volunteers to assist in this sacred ministry. Contact the Parish Office 595-4610)
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - This ministry assists the Priests in distributing Holy Communion at all Masses. EM’s are given proper instructions and training before being commissioned. (Contact Sister Lucia Brady 410-1175)
MUSIC MINISTRY
Music Ministry - This Ministry is an important part of our Sunday celebration. The Music Ministry is composed of Cantors, who lead the congregation in song; the Chorale, our main choir; Spirit Singers, children’s choir; Hand Bell Choir, a mixed-age bi-monthly ensemble; Contemporary Ensemble, a mixed-age vocal group; the Youth Mass Band, an energetic mixed-age-vocal and instrumental group; the Cantabile Singers, a junior multi-part choir; instrumentalists. Consult the bulletin for practice times of each group. (Contact Tom Kurt 595-4610 x304)