APRIL/MAY 2013
the Newest Members ch on Easter
Oscar Leal
Patricia Lara
Proclaiming the Word of God
Raul Soto
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new weight to the Liturgy of parishioners and visitors before the Word for the lectors. Mass by giving them the weekly “I find that the readings and bulletins and worship aids, it the Gospel stay with me during is one of our desires to make the weeks before and after the people realize that our church Masses at which I serve as is beautiful and welcoming to all both a Lector and Eucharistic who enter.” Minister,” Pat says. There are many benefits for For many people, public the members of this ministry speaking can be a daunting — it provides a great way for task. Indeed, it is common people of St. Francis of Assisi to to become at least a little get involved in our parish and nervous before standing up give back to the church. This and speaking to an audience, also leads to a stronger sense of even in church. Therefore, Pat community. “As our lectors/Eucharistic offers a few tips for those who “It certainly is a good way, as a would like to serve as a lector/ Ministers greet our parishioners and lot of time is not taken away from visitors before Mass by giving them Eucharistic Minister. the family or a person’s job,” Pat the weekly bulletins and worship “Ask the Holy Spirit for the says. “All of our volunteers attend aids, it is one of our desires to make grace to be able to do this, and Saturday and Sunday Mass with people realize that our church is then be prepared to read and their families, and I feel that the beautiful and welcoming to all who understand by studying the spouse and the children really enter.” — Pat Crow readings the week previous to feel the closeness to our Blessed the Mass,” Pat says. “If a microphone is available, Savior when a parent is present in the sanctuary.” For more information about serving as a lector it is important that it be adjusted before speaking so that everyone in the church can hear. Also, or Eucharistic Minister, or to get involved, please as our lectors/Eucharistic Ministers greet our call the parish office at 775-831-0490.
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