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Saint
Anthony Church
Liturgical Committee
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Reverend
Alphonso R. Fontana |
Deacon
James McCluskey |
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:
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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;
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To coordinate the
planning and scheduling for the liturgical celebrations
for seasonal and special feasts;
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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.;
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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)
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To discern the
parish’s worship/liturgical/prayer needs;
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To assist in
providing quality liturgical celebrations and prayer
services through involvement in the planning and
evaluation of these;
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To plan, prepare
and collaborate liturgical events and celebrations;
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To coordinate
events and celebrations with all liturgical ministers;
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To ensure
compliance with the liturgical directives, guidelines,
norms and policies of the parish, the Diocese of
Hartford and the Church universal;
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To foster an
atmosphere of hospitality and harmony in all aspects of
its work.
C. The Liturgical
Committee’s educational responsibilities are:
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To update its
members with the knowledge, understanding and expertise
needed to function effectively;
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To oversee the
continuing education of the parish in liturgical
matters;
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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
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Saint Anthony Church & School
111 School Street, Bristol, CT 06010
860-582-7874 |
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