Saint Anthony Church

Liturgical Committee

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Interested in Joining the Liturgy Committee?  Contact Fr. Fontana, Theresa Scalia or Deacon McCluskey through the Rectory Office.........

 

Liturgy Committee

Mission Statement:

Our Mission is to enhance the worship of God, to support the liturgical prayer life of the community and to nurture the spiritual growth of St. Anthony Church.

Purpose of the Liturgical Committee:

The St. Anthony Church Liturgical Committee is a committee of the St. Anthony Church Pastoral Council committed to promote and strengthen the liturgical life of the parish family. The Liturgical Committee exists principally to enhance the living experience of the People of God as they come together in yearning to sustain the vision of the Kingdom come in Jesus Christ. Serving the parish in the areas of the Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist, sacramental and para-liturgical celebrations and evangelization.

Functions of the Liturgical Committee:

The revised General Instruction of the Roman Missal notes that since liturgy is the “primary and indispensable source from which the faithful are to derive the true Christian Spirit … the entire celebration is planned in such a way that it leads to a conscious, active and full participation of the faithful both in body and mind” (No. 17). Since the Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist is the “source and summit” (SC 11) of Christian life, the Liturgical Committee is actively and directly connected and concerned with all of the aspects of the liturgical and sacramental life of St. Anthony Church. The Liturgical Committee collaborates with the Pastor, the St. Anthony Church Pastoral Council, other parish personnel and committees, and the Office of Devine Worship of the Diocese of Hartford. It develops and establishes objectives to realize and accomplish parish, diocesan and ecclesiastical goals and norms in the area of the Liturgy of the Eucharist and parish worship.

The primary tasks of the Liturgical Committee are in the areas of liturgical worship and evangelization. This work includes administrative, prayer and worship, and educational responsibilities.

A. The Liturgical Committee’s administrative responsibilities are:

1. To make recommendations to the St. Anthony Church Pastoral Council regarding priorities, policy guidelines and directives of the parish, diocesan and Church universal which should be considered in the planning and carrying out of the worship life of the parish;

2. To coordinate the planning and scheduling for the liturgical celebrations for seasonal and special feasts;

3. To coordinate and oversee the preparation, functioning and evaluation of all liturgical ministries in the parish i.e. readers, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, altar servers, ushers, ministers of hospitality, sacristans, cantors, etc.;

4. To ensure the integrity of the liturgical year through assisting in the appropriate scheduling of celebrations and prayer services.

B. The Liturgical Committee’s worship responsibilities are: (working with the Pastor)

1. To discern the parish’s worship/liturgical/prayer needs;

2. To assist in providing quality liturgical celebrations and prayer services through involvement in the planning and evaluation of these;

3. To plan, prepare and collaborate liturgical events and celebrations;

4. To coordinate events and celebrations with all liturgical ministers;

5. To ensure compliance with the liturgical directives, guidelines, norms and policies of the parish, the Diocese of Hartford and the Church universal;

6. To foster an atmosphere of hospitality and harmony in all aspects of its work.

C. The Liturgical Committee’s educational responsibilities are:

1. To update its members with the knowledge, understanding and expertise needed to function effectively;

2. To oversee the continuing education of the parish in liturgical matters;

3. To support the continuing education and formation of all liturgical ministers according to parish, diocesan and Church universal directives, guidelines, norms and policies.

Meetings:

Check the Parish Bulletin for place, date and time

Membership:

Membership of the Liturgical Committee includes the Pastor, the Deacon, the  representatives of various parish ministries, organizations and other parishioners who have an interest in fostering our mission and purpose.

Current Members:

Pastor: Rev. Alphonso Fontana

Deacon: James McCluskey

Liturgical Committee Chair and Schedule Coordinator: Theresa Scalia

Liturgical Committee Assistant:  Jack Ferraro 

Music Ministry: Director John Konwerski

 

Contact Person: 

Interested in joining?  Please contact:

Theresa Scalia 

Contact e-mail: tscalia@4lpi.com