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Shared Ministry Position Description
Position:
Lector
Purpose of Position:
To proclaim the Word of God in the midst of the faith community’s worship.
Responsibilities:
- Study and reflect upon the readings prior to scheduled date
- Proclaim reading(s) and intercessions at Mass
- Attendance at scheduled Masses and securing substitute when unable to attend.
Qualifications:
- Understanding and appreciation for the importance of the Word of God in the life of faith.
- Ability to effectively interpret and proclaim God’s Word in the midst of the assembly, emphasizing correct pronunciation, good articulation, use of microphone, etc.
- Appropriate dress and ability to do ministry with reverence.
Amount of time required:
- Preparation time varies with each individual. Typically ½ to 1 hour during the week.
- 1 ¼ hours (includes Mass and the 15 minutes prior to Mass)
- Scheduled approximately 1 time per month
When ministry is performed:
Saturday afternoon and/or Sunday morning Masses, as well as Feast days and/or other liturgical celebrations.
Length of Commitment:
1 year (July- June)
Training provided:
Initial 1-hour training, including hand-outs/training materials.
2006-07 training dates and times:
Saturday, August 12 – 12:30 PM
Thursday. September 7 – 6:00 PM
Saturday, October. 7 – 12:30 PM
Thursday, November 9 – 6:00 PM
Saturday, December 2 – 12:30 PM
Thursday, January 11 – 6:00PM
Saturday, Feb. 3 – 12:30 PM
Thursday, March 8 – 6:00 PM
Saturday, April 14 – 12:30 PM
Thursday, May 3 – 6:00 PM
Saturday, June 2 – 12:30 PM
Responsible to:
Marc Stockert, parish Pastoral Associate for Liturgy and Music, 763-323-7032, mstockert@stkdcc.org.
Support Provided:
Initial training, Lector Workbooks for each Lector, periodic reflection/updating, annual appreciation in parish | 