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Art and Environment

Participants plan and decorate the worship space to reflect the seasons of the liturgical year.  Liturgical decorations are used to foster a mood within the church, which is sometimes a mood of festivity and at other times of penitence or anticipation, but always of dignity and hospitality. You may choose to help with one or several of the liturgical seasons. The choice is yours. The liturgical seasons are Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter and Ordinary Time.  Contact Mary Jane Sheley at 735-2884 or RSh1457109@aol.com

Eucharistic Ministers

Assist with Holy Communion at the altar and take Holy Communion to the nursing home/home bound parishioners on weekends and/or First Fridays. Contact Mary Kay Lohrenz at Parish office - 732-4019

Greeters

Welcome each person that comes to weekend Mass at Holy Family Parish and distribute bulletins. Contact Mary Kay Lohrenz at Parish office - 732-4019

Altar Servers

Those in fifth grade or older are invited into this ministry of assisting at the Lord’s Altar. Training is provided.  Contact Mary Kay Lohrenz at Parish office 732-4019

Lectors/Readers

Proclaim God’s Word with the readings of the day at Mass.  Contact Mary Kay Lohrenz at Parish office - 732-4019

Sacristans

Prepares the altar and credence table in preparation for Mass. Training is required. Contact Diana Brown at 732-3779 or Jean Handlin at 732-3350.

Linen/Altar Cloth Care

Weekly laundering and care of altar cloths, vestments, and purificators. Contact Diana Brown at 732-3779 or Mary Ellen Thornton at 732-3863

Ushers

Welcome, assist, and guide worshipers at Masses  They provide order in processions, handle emergencies, take the collection, and distribute materials on Saturday evenings, Sundays and Holy DaysContact Mary Kay Lohrenz at Parish office - 732-4019

Liturgy Committee

Volunteers assist the pastor in planning special liturgical events such as the Annual Memorial Mass, the procession on Palm Sunday and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Sessions on study of Catholic Church documents such as the Constitution of Sacred Liturgy are held periodically to increase knowledge of Liturgy.  Contact Mary Jane Sheley at 735-2884

Music Ministry

Please contact Ruth Freesmeier at 735-4073 or ruth.freesmeier@holyfamilylincoln.com

    Adult Choir

    Volunteers are needed for the Sunday l0:00 a.m. Mass and Easter, Christmas, Confirmation and other special services during the church year.  Ability to read music is helpful but not necessary. Practice is held at Carroll School every Wednesday from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., beginning in September through Trinity Sunday.

    Cantors

    Each Mass has a leader of song.  Prayer and Rehearsals are scheduled monthly. Audition is required and ability to read music is a must.

    Instrumentalists

    Occasionally instruments are used at weekend Masses and encouraged at all special liturgies. Ability to read music is a must.

    Adult Choir Chimes

    This is a group of ringers who play for various occasions. Ability to read music is helpful but not necessary.

    Organist or Pianist

    Please contact the Parish Office for more information at 732-4019.