Lector
LECTORS
Lectors proclaim the first and second readings at Mass. In the absence of a cantor or deacon they may also read the responsorial psalm or announce the intentions of the prayer of the faithful. Lectors are invited to serve by the Pastor and are trained in proclamation of Scripture.
Contact: Mary Ann Miller (570) 788-3264
LECTORS - SACRED HEART OF JESUS CHURCH
We are happy to welcome as a new Lector at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, SAGE BACHER. Sage is a high school student and proclaimed the Scriptures at our parish for the first time on Sunday, September 24. We thank her for volunteering to serve in the Ministry of the Word.
We are grateful to all of our Lectors at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church: Diane Petrovich, Jim Palushock, John & Sue Driscoll, Louisa and Patty Sinex and Sage Bacher.
We encourage parishioners to volunteer for our ministries at Sacred Heart Church, especially as: Choir Members, Ushers, Special Ministers of Holy Communion, Youth Altar Servers, Adult Funeral Servers, as members of the Parish Finance Board, Sacred Heart/St Joseph Cemetery Association, Parish Liturgy Committee or Parish Pastoral Council or to assist with the Christmas Giving Tree, Decoration of our Church and Sanctuary for the Holidays, Outreach to the needy at the Black Creek Food Pantry and Providence Emergency Shelter, Sacred Heart Building & Grounds Committee, etc. Please call the parish office at 570-788-1997, Ext 3 or 4 and give your name, phone number and area of interest. We are a very small Catholic Community of about 117 families/individuals and we need you to step up and volunteer your time, talent and energy for our Sacred Heart Church and Worship Site to survive and flourish.
LITURGICAL MINISTRY SIGN UP
LECTORS & SPECIAL MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION are asked to take a minute to stop by the sacristy of St. John Bosco Church and sign up to minister at any of the following Masses. Thank You!
ASH WEDNESDAY: February 14 - Noon, 5 pm or 7 pm - 4 Eucharistic Ministers and 2 Lectors needed.
HOLY THURSDAY: MARCH 28 - 7 PM - ALL Eucharistic Ministers are asked to be present at this Mass to assist with Holy Communion under both species and to participate in the procession around the Church and into the Gym Eucharistic Chapel. 2 Lectors and 7 Eucharistic Ministers needed plus all for the procession.
GOOD FRIDAY: MARCH 29 - 1 PM - 4 Eucharistic Ministers needed.
HOLY SATURDAY EASTER VIGIL: 8 PM - 4 Eucharistic ministers needed.
2024 LECTOR WORKBOOKS AVAILABLE
The new Lector Workbooks for the Liturgical Year beginning the First Sunday of Advent, December 2-3, 2023, and concluding on November 23-24, 2024, are now available. All current Lectors, from both of our Churches, may pick up their copy in the Sacristy after weekend Mass. Your name is listed on your copy. The books may be used to help you in your preparation for proclaiming the Sunday and Holy Day Scripture Readings. We are grateful to you for sharing your time in preparing and participating in the Ministry of the Word. If anyone did not receive a workbook, please contact Ed Slusarczyk, our Parish Liturgy Committee Chairperson, or leave your name and contact information at the parish office, 570-788-1997, Ext. 3.