SANTA CRUZ LECTORS
Coordinator: Art Estrada
512.909.0358
aestrada42@austin.rr.com
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MISSION OF THE MINISTRY
Santa Cruz Lectors assist the priest in the celebration of the liturgy during Mass through the delivery of the announcements, first and second readings, as well as the Prayers of the Faithful. Lectors help make the Lord active and present to the assembly through their proclamation. In receiving and celebrating God’s word alive in our midst, we become the Lord’s own presence. We become in Christ that transforming word to the world, the means by which it is transformed into what God intended from all time.
QUALIFICATIONS & COMMITMENTS
Candidates for Santa Cruz Lectors must ...
- be a registered member of Santa Cruz Parish for at least 6 months...
- be an active participant in Santa Cruz liturgies according to the teachings of the Catholic Church...
- if married, must be married within the Catholic Church....
- abide by ministry procedures and regulations...
- complete the Ethics in Ministry Training provided by the Diocese…
As Lector, you are committed to…
- arrive at least 20 minutes prior to your scheduled mass…
- find a substitute if you are unable to serve at your scheduled mass…
TRAINING
Individuals interested in becoming Lectors should contact the Coordinator listed above. Candidates must be approved by the Pastor and participate in an orientation/training program.
APPEARANCE
As Matthew writes in his Gospel, an individual who comes to the wedding feast without a wedding garment may be cast in the darkness. Santa Cruz Altar Servers should prepare themselves to serve Our Lord at the Eucharistic Feast in a fashion appropriate to the solemnity of the liturgy.
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