Transcript St. Philip Liturgy Committee Presentation to St. Philip Parish Council 22 January 2007 Felice Werwin.

St. Philip
Liturgy Committee
Presentation to
St. Philip Parish Council
22 January 2007
Felice Werwin
Liturgy Committee Mission Statement
The St. Philip Liturgy Committee convenes
for the express purpose of fostering Sacred Liturgy.
The overall objective of the committee
is to promote a strong sense of celebration in our parish.
Using the traditional rites or rituals
which we have inherited –
prayer, celebrating Mass,
ministering the Sacraments etc. –
we continually strive to provide and encourage
a deeper awareness of
and a more active participation in Liturgy.
Liturgy Committee
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Music – Maria O’Kelly
Ministries – Sandy Mitchell
– Ushers/Greeters – Gerry McGuire
– Altar Servers – Sandy Mitchell
– Scripture Readers – Terry Aloise
– Eucharistic Servers – Deacons Frank and Paul
Art & Environment – Fr. Michael Boccaccio
RCIA Liturgical Concerns – Deacon Frank Chiappetta
Special Seasons – Felice Werwin
Intercessions – Sister Mary Ann McPartland, CND
Children Are Special – Doris Chiappetta
Parish Mission – Betty Hunter
Paraliturgical Services – Eucharistic Adoration, Stations of the Cross,
Novenas, May Crowning, etc. – Deacon Paul Reilly
Music
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Weekend and Holy Day Celebrations
Cantors
Special Musical Celebrations: Lessons & Carols, Tenebrae, etc.
Logistics – Sound, Physical Location, etc.
Seasonal Music and Intercession Responses – Suggestions,
coordination, organization
Membership – Sr. and Jr. Choir
Upcoming Events – St. Philip and Other Participation
Scheduling – When, who, coverage, etc.
Bookmarks – Each week covered with list of music for each
Celebration
Ministries
Ushers/Greeters - Altar Servers
Scripture Readers - Eucharistic Servers
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Duties
Scheduling
Dress Code
Decorum
Protocol
Responsibilities
Liturgical guidelines
Art & Environment
Decoration of our Church is
carefully planned & designed
to enhance our Worship
space through the
coordination with the theme
of each season.
All areas of the sacred space
(inside & outside) are
designed to complement (but
not overpower) the Sacred
Liturgy and encourage the
“attitude” and prayerfulness
of each season. For example:
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Advent – season of waiting –
barren
Christmas – season of joy
and celebration
Lent – season of repentance,
and again barren
Easter – season of joy and
exultation
RCIA
• Planning of Liturgical Celebrations where
RCIA Candidates play a special role:
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The Rites
The Scrutinies
Easter Vigil
Pentecost
Special Seasons
• Advent / Christmas
• Lent / Easter / Pentecost
• Theme for each season
chosen according to
Scripture Readings
• Booklet / Calendar
• Advent Wreath Lighting
• Intercession Closing Prayer
• Bookmarks
Intercessions
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Authors
Liturgical Calendar
Length / Readability / Universal Church
Subjects
Adherence to Intercessory Guidelines
Responses
Sung? Spoken?
Children Are Special
Celebrations
• Themes
• Grade Level
• Incorporation of
children activities
• Coordination /
advertisement,
etc.
• Attendance
Parish Mission
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Yearly coordination during Lent
Speaker/Facilitator
Logistics
Refreshments
Paraliturgical Services
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Eucharistic Adoration,
Stations of the Cross,
Novenas,
May Crowning,
Etc.
Concerns
Change??
The Liturgy Committee spends much time discussing and deciding how
to implement, when to implement and if to implement a change after
careful consideration as to how it will impact our worshipping
community.
Calendar
Logistics of times and places/settings
Choreography
Simple things like who goes where and when all contribute to a Mass
that is orderly and without distraction. Father Michael’s famous quote,
“We don’t want sloppy Liturgy!”
Critique
All celebrations and all aspects of celebrations are thoroughly
discussed and critiqued. Simple things like “the type is too small,” or
the “incense was making people cough,” “the microphones are not
carrying,” “the Christmas tree was blocking the Altar,” etc., are all
carefully noted so that improvements can be made in the future.
Challenges
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Participation, Participation, Participation
Attendance, Attendance, Attendance
Involvement, Involvement, Involvement
New Ideas
Motivation
Encouraging positive change
Promoting the idea that whatever is done is not volunteering: It
is ministry and it is meant to enrich our Church (that is: us - our
faith community)
• Our Parish has but one Priest who is there for everyone all of
the time – but he can only be in one place at one time and he can
only preside at so many Masses; we need to be as supportive,
present and available to help him as we can.
Your Turn!
• What would you like from us?
• We’re open to your suggestions and want your help by
being our ears – tell us what you hear from our parish
family – tell us what they are saying: what they
like/what they don’t like/what they would like to see.
• If you hear of someone who is looking for his/her place
within our faith community, why not suggest the Liturgy
Committee? They will feel a wonderful sense of
belonging in knowing that they have contributed to the
beautiful Liturgies that are held at St. Philip all the
time.