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Worship the Lord with cries of gladness;
come before him with joyful song.
Psalms 100:2
Liturgical Ministry Commission-
The LMC promotes full, active, and conscious
participation in the parish's liturgical celebrations by all the
faithful by continually evaluating, renewing, and improving the
parish's liturgical celebrations and the environment in which they
take place. The Committee members meet on the second Thursday
of each month and invest between two and five hours per month
depending on their areas of responsibilities.
Contact persons:
Mary Walter, Chairperson (419.782.0902) and
Rick Reed,
Director of Music and Worship (419.782.2776)
Lectors-
Lectors proclaim the word of God reverently and
effectively in the parish's liturgical celebrations, so that it
becomes living and active in the hearts and minds of the assembled
faithful. Lectors usually serve 1-2 times per month and spend around
two hours preparing. They also gather occasionally for
training and formation.
Contact persons:
Jeremy Nadler, Chairperson (419.782.0079) and
Rick Reed,
Director of Music and Worship (419.782.2776)
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist-
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
distribute the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass and take the
Eucharist to parishioners in the hospital, nursing homes, and who
are homebound. Ministers receive initial and ongoing
catechesis and training and serve when scheduled, usually one Mass
every three weeks and/or regularly to the sick and infirm.
Contact persons:
Pete Simonis (419.782.0543) and
Rick Reed,
Director of
Music and Worship (419.782.2776)
Altar Attendants-
After four to six hours of training over a short
period, offered a couple of times a year, in which attendants become
familiar with the persons, places, things, and procedures involved
in liturgical celebrations; attendants are normally scheduled to
serve one Mass a month, and for other celebrations.
Contact persons:
Deacon John Weber (419.784.9750) and
Rick Reed,
Director of Music and Worship (419.782.2776)
Ushers & Greeters-
Ushers help seat parishioners at Mass, help
direct processions, take up the collection, and provide the overall
safety and comfort of the parishioners during the Mass.
Smiling greeters warmly welcome everyone who comes to weekend
Masses. They also hand out the children's bulletins. It
is a great ministry for families to serve together.
Contact person:
Mary Walter (419.782.0902) and
Rick Reed,
Director of Music and Worship (419.782.2776)
Gift Bearers-
Gift Bearers sign up at church on weekends or at
the office during the week or are recruited as needed to more fully
participate at Mass by bringing up the gifts at the Offertory.
Contact person:
Rick Reed,
Director of Music and Worship (419.782.2776)
Liturgical Art and Environment-
The Art and Environment Team follows the
liturgical calendar to create a worship environment that helps
support the seasons.
During Ordinary Time, the team may spend one hour per week or less
including maintaining and water plants (if used). During other
seasons and for special liturgies (holy days, funerals, weddings,
etc.), the time will be a bit longer. The committee welcomes those who have special skills in art, design,
and sewing.
Contact persons:
Co-chairs, Becky Saxton (419.782.9250) and Dolores Firman
(419.395.1423)
Sacristans-
The sacristans maintain the sacred vessels,
vestments, and altar dressings, changing them when needed.
Contact persons:
Dolores Firman (419.395.1423)
Rick Reed,
Director of Music and Worship (419.782.2776)
Liturgical Music Ministry-
The main purpose of the Music Ministry is to
support congregational singing during all Sunday and Holy Day Masses
and, when called for, lead or present music for various rites and
rituals. Call for more information.
Contact person:
Rick Reed,
Director of Music and Worship (419.782.2776)
Eric West, Youth Choir (419.782.6708)
Jeremy Nadler, Youth Choir (419.782.0079)
Children's Liturgy of the Word-
During the 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass, pre-school and
elementary age children are dismissed to hear and study the Word of
God in language that is easier for them to understand and relate to
their lives. CLOW leaders have an organizational meeting once
a year and normally lead once a month as scheduled.
Contact person:
Rick Reed,
Director of Music and Worship (419.782.2776)
Funeral Planner-
After being contacted by the parish office,
planners help bring comfort to the deceased's family by helping them
plan the Funeral Mass; selecting readings, music, Lectors,
Eucharistic Ministers, etc. Planning takes about 3 to 5 hours
per funeral.
Contact person:
Barb Hahn (419.784.0509) or
Judy Sauer
(419.395.1080)
Funeral Vigil Service-
Ministers, scheduled on a rotating basis, provide
spiritual comfort to the family and friends of the deceased.
This Scripture based service take place at the funeral home prior to the funeral.
Contact person:
Deacon
Jeff Mayer (419.438.6790)
Altar and Rosary Society-
Under the patronage of Mary, Our Blessed Mother,
women of the parish provide for parish sanctuary needs, promote the
spiritual welfare and inspiration of the members and encourage high
ideals for social and intellectual development. They assist
members to become aware of the needs of others on both parish and
diocesan levels. They meet in the School Hall or in the Parish
Ministry Center on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. from
September through November and March through June.
Contact person:
Rosie Ortiz (419.439.2217)
Our Lady of
Perpetual Help Devotions & Eucharistic Adoration-
In keeping with the Church's practice of honoring Mary and
worshiping Jesus, at 4:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month,
parishioners gather for an hour to show their devotion to our
Patroness Mary, under the title: Our Lady of Perpetual Help and to
adore Jesus in the Eucharist.
Contact persons:
Pat Weber (419.784.3541),
Barbara Schlater (419.784.5558) and
Rick Reed,
Director of Music and Worship (419.782.2776)
Charismatic Prayer Group-
The group praises God in song and prayer and by
reflecting on Scripture, opening themselves to the Holy Spirit's
gifts. They meet at 7:00 p.m. each Monday in the Fireplace
Lounge of the Parish Ministry Center.
Contact persons:
Cheryl Hinojosa (419.784.0817) and
Richard Boff (419.783.9891)
Shepherds of Christ-
This prayer group, organized by Rev. Edward J.
Carter, S.J., is dedicated to praying for the welfare of priests,
religious, laity, and the Church and her leadership. They
promote devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary's Immaculate
Heart for the renewal of the Church and the world. They meet
at 4:00 p.m. every Wednesday in the church. Any person is
welcome to attend at each ones availability.
Contact persons:
Barb Schlater (419.784.5558) and Joann
Jones (419.784.3410)
Spanish Prayer Group and Bible Study-
On the first and third Fridays of the month, this
group gathers together for prayer, worship and praise. The
second and fourth Fridays of the month, the group gathers to study
scripture in a Bible Study setting. Meetings are held at 7:00
p.m. in the Fireplace Lounge.
Contact person:
Felicita Trevino (419.784.4508)
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