Liturgy and Music

Altar Linen Ladies Back
Contact: Doris Corrigan (757-8621)

We care for our beautiful Altar, Altar Linens, Altar Server robes, cleaning of the Confessional's
 and the care of the Sanctuary furniture.

Altar Servers   Back     Schedule         Teams

Contact Fr. Grieco (261 1077 x 204

Being an Alter Server is an honor and a privilege that can be a great way of fostering
a child's faith. It teaches reverence and closeness to God and the Parish with an enhancement
to its liturgical celebrations. Boys and girls from the fifth grade through high school respond
an announcement that runs in the Parish Bulletin in the fall. These boys and girls are trained
to serve at Sunday Masses, Weddings and Funerals.

Eucharistic Ministers  Back     
Contact: Msgr. John Dreasen (261-1077 x 202)

At the present time, Saint Anthony's Parish is in need of additional Eucharistic Ministers to

assist our Priests in distributing Holy Communion at Mass and to bring Communion to the
sick and homebound, to Huntington Hospital and to the Atria Assisted Living Residence.
Approval by the Pastor is a requirement as well as attendance at two Diocesan Training
Workshops for New Eucharistic Ministers in the fall.

Family Liturgy Committee  Back
Contact: Lori Basel (239-5832) or Kathleen Kostner (754-0839)

Each Sunday at the 9 AM Family Mass, the children are invited to experience the gospel message on their level of understanding. Using handouts, stories and creative gospel reflec-tions, the Family Liturgy Committee strives to involve the children more fully in our faith.
Commitment: Attending the 9:00am Family Mass on a regular basis. This is important for the
children, parents and other committee members to become familiar with you. We meet 3-4
times, September through June. Responsibilities vary according to member's level of
commitment.

Lectors Back      Schedule
Contact: John O'Neil   650-7079

Lectors read at Sunday and Weekday Masses (Proclaim the Word of God so that believers can
receive it into their hearts.)
Commitment: One hour each month (every six weeks) approximately one half hour
"prep time."

Young Lectors
Contact:

Lori Basel (239-5832) or Kathleen Kostner (754-0839)

Music Ministry Back
Contact: Brother Fran Rowles (261-1077 x207)

We use musical talents as a gift to the parish community in ministry - to bring
ourselves and the community closer to God through musical prayer: Adult Choir,
Children's Choir, Contemporary Music Group and Hand Bell Choir.

Commitment: One rehearsal (an hour) per week. One Mass each weekend.

Teen Mass
Contact: Fr. Grieco (261-1077 x204)
The teen mass is a great way for the youth of the parish to become more involved with the liturgy. The adults involved have gone to extremes to make this mass for the teens! Anyone from the 6th to 12th grade is welcome;; and encouraged to be part of this wonderful experience.

You can participate as a lector (reader), usher, cantor (singer), nusician, greeter, gift bearer, altar server and you can also sign up to give a witness talk. The teen mass is the 3rd Sunday of every month at the 7:00PM mass.

Ushers Back
Contact: Fred Leonardo (754-5220 - Home, 271-4000 - Office)

A warm smile and welcoming personality are the key requirements for membership. Ushers,
both men and women, help respond to the needs of the congregation and help visitors find
seats, collect the offering, assist in organizing the people who present the gifts at the
Offertory and distribute the Parish Bulletin at the conclusion of the Mass.

Commitment: One Mass each weekend.
 

Wedding Rehearsal Ministry Back
Contact: Kathryn Livolsi 754-3097

Rehearse couples and bridal parties in preparation for their upcoming marriage at St. Anthony's.
This ministry is most active between April and October with the occasional rehearsal in March,
Nov. or Dec. Each member is teamed up with another and usually performs 1-2 rehearsals per month,
on Thursday and Friday early evenings, and lasts about 1/2 hour. Those members that perform a
rehearsal are asked to be available on the wedding day as well, if and when possible.

Commitment: Newcomers would be best prepared by observing some rehearsals prior to
starting, be able to give direction and be to church on time or 10 minutes prior to rehearsal time.