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