Liturgical Ministries

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We Desperately Need Ushers!
Greetings,

As you've no doubt heard, we are thought to be at less risk for exposure to the COVID-19 virus by keeping our time at indoor gatherings limited to 30 minutes or less... even with the use of masks and appropriate social distancing.

With a heightened sense of our safety as the weather cools and fresh air/ventilation inside the church becomes more limited, Father Leo will implement the following changes with the goal of 30-minute masses. There's no intention of rushing through the Mass, but simply modifying these few procedures:
- Windows will be opened for 20-30 minutes before Mass. This will make the church cooler than normal, so please dress in layers and for your comfort.
- There will be less music at the beginning, end and throughout the Mass
- Father Leo and Deacon Tim will aim for 7-10 minute homilies
- Communion will be distributed at the very end of the Mass, following the final blessing (exiting immediately, though after Communion prayer is certainly allowed)
To ensure a smooth transition for the change in the Communion procedure, it's important to have a commitment for 3 ushers at each Mass, beginning October 24th. We'd like to prepare a schedule for Ushers covering Oct-Dec (up to Christmas, but not including). Rolande will be available at most St. Mary masses the first few weeks to guide the ushers.

Please let your contact below know your availability.

As always, thank you for your willingness to serve at St. Mary's and St. Philip's. Your parish is very grateful for your service.

Rolande Parent
Lectors, Ministers of Communion, Altar Servers!

If you feel called to serve in a liturgical ministry and would like more information, please contact one of the below people:

St. Mary - Email Rolande Parent at rolandelparent@comcast.net for all 3.
St. Philip - Call Joe Tancrell at 508-839-6454 for Lectors and Ministers of Communion
Email Lisa Yitts at lisa@yitts.com for Altar Servers

St. Mary & St. Philip Parishes

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Liturgical Ministries

We Desperately Need Ushers!