LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
ALTAR SERVERS
The ministry of Altar Server (sometimes called Acolyte) involves the younger members of our Faith Community. It is a meaningful way for our youth to put into action our baptismal call to service. The ministry of Altar Server is open to boys and girls who regularly participate in the Sunday Liturgy, who have already received First Eucharist, and who are 9 years of age or older. Those who wish to serve will be invited to a training workshop. Parents/Guardians should inform their children of this opportunity to serve and support them in this ministry.
DECORATING
The Decorating Committee, under the direction of the Liturgy Committee, is structured to enhance the beauty of the worship space with noble simplicity to accompany genuine art. The Committee is strongly committed to heighten the awareness of liturgical seasons throughout the year by providing an atmosphere which does not detract from the purpose of our gatherings or the beauty of the church building.
This committee is involved in the preparation of many Liturgical Celebrations, some on a larger scale and others on a smaller scale. Based on need, the number of people required for each celebration may vary. The seasons of Christmas and Easter demand a large number of hours and, therefore, require more decorating ministers.
As a member of this committee, you not only become aware of personal talents which can be used to glorify God, but are offered the opportunity to work closely with others and become enriched by a sense of community in volunteering time to this special ministry.
The Decorating Committee has a representative who serves on the Parish Liturgy Committee which meets on a monthly basis.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
While all the ministries in the Faith Community are important and have their own special dignity, because of the centrality of the Holy Eucharist in our life, the Eucharistic Ministry has a special place. The Eucharistic Minister is one who assists the celebrant and the community by administering the Body and Blood of the Lord during the Liturgy and/or to those members of the Faith Community who are unable to be present in the church due to age or illness. Answering the call to serve as a Eucharistic Minister is a reflection of the faith commitment that one has made to God and the Faith Community. Those who regularly participate in the Liturgy and who are living in the spirit of our baptismal calling and the Gospel can and should consider this ministry. Training sessions are provided for those who wish to serve. Visit the Eucharistic Minister Page.
GREETERS
We, as members of the Christian community, are called to be a welcoming, hospitable and caring community. While all members and liturgical ministers need to be engaged in greeting the gathering community, the special Ministry of Greeter is established with the primary responsibility to make people feel welcome, comfortable and to enhance each person’s sense of belonging to the Faith Community.
HEAVENLY DUSTERS
CONTACT: Parish Office (410-276-1981)
MEETINGS: Cleaning of the Church is scheduled weekly on Monday
morning.
PURPOSE: Handle light weekly cleaning in the Sacristy, Church
and Lobby. New Dusters are always welcome.
LECTORS
The Lector is a minister of the Word of God. The Lector proclaims and shares the Scriptures with the Faith Community during the Liturgy. The Adult Lectors proclaim the Word of God at our Saturday 5:00 PM Liturgy and the Sunday 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Liturgies. Our Youth Lectors (those 11 to 18 years old) proclaim the Word of God at our 10:00 AM Liturgy. Training sessions are offered for those wishing to serve.
MUSIC
(Traditional Choir, Contemporary Group, Musicians)
The Music Ministers of St. Casimir serve to encourage participation of all members of the Faith Community to worship through the gift of music.
TRADITIONAL ADULT CHOIR
Open to men and women, high school age and older. The Choir sings at the 8:00 AM Mass on Sundays and other liturgical celebrations and music festivals throughout the year. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, from September thru May.
CONTEMPORARY GROUP
Open to men and women, high school age and older. The Group sings at the 10:00 AM Mass on Sundays and other liturgical celebrations and music festivals throughout the year. In addition to vocalists, the group consists of instrumentalists on keyboard, guitar and flute. Other instrumentalists are invited. Rehearsals are held year round, Thursday evenings from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.