Liturgical Ministries
Our liturgical ministries serve the needs of the parish at Mass and assist with the cleaning and preparation of the worship space. Please prayerfully consider assisting with the liturgy through one of these ministries:
Altar Servers
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Lectors
Ushers/Ministers of Hospitality
Music Ministry
Altar Society
Altar Linen Society
Altar Servers
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Lectors
Ushers/Ministers of Hospitality
Music Ministry
Altar Society
Altar Linen Society
Altar Servers
This is a great and joyous opportunity to draw deeper into your faith as you assist at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Training on how to serve Daily, Funeral and Wedding Masses is provided throughout the year. Anyone in 5th grade through Adult is invited to participate in this ministry of service at the Altar.
Contact: John Blisard Email: John.Blisard@nativity-bvm.org Phone: 610-566-0185 |
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Communion Ministers assist with the distribution of Holy Eucharist at Mass. They also visit the sick and elderly in their homes and at local nursing homes and senior facilities. Training and liturgical aids are provided.
Contacts: Deacon Bill Kussmaul Email: William.Kussmaul@nativity-bvm.org Phone: 610-566-0185 John Blisard Email: John.Blisard@nativity-bvm.org Phone: 610-566-0185 |
Lectors
Lectors proclaim Sacred Scripture during weekday and Sunday Masses and at special liturgies. Training and liturgical aids are provided.
Contacts: Deacon Bill Kussmaul Email: William.Kussmaul@nativity-bvm.org Phone: 610-566-0185 John Blisard Email: John.Blisard@nativity-bvm.org Phone: 610-566-0185 |
Ushers/Ministers of Hospitality
These ministers welcome people as they enter Church for Mass, take up the collection, assist with seating and whatever else is needed to help the congregation have a pleasant worship experience.
Contact: Chris Bourke
Phone: 610-566-0185
Contact: Chris Bourke
Phone: 610-566-0185
Music Ministry
Adult Choir
The choir sings at the 10am Sunday Mass and for special liturgies. All are invited.
Children’s Choir
Children in grades 1-8 from any school are invited to participate in this choir.
Guitar Group
Besides guitars, we welcome other instruments (e.g. flute, violin, clarinet, etc.).
Contemporary Chorus
The chorus sings with the Guitar Group.
Cantors
Cantors assist the assembly by providing musical leadership during Mass. They invite and encourage all present to sing with heart, mind and voice.
Music Contact: Cally Welsh
Email: Cally.Welsh@nativity-bvm.org
Phone: 610-566-0185
The choir sings at the 10am Sunday Mass and for special liturgies. All are invited.
Children’s Choir
Children in grades 1-8 from any school are invited to participate in this choir.
Guitar Group
Besides guitars, we welcome other instruments (e.g. flute, violin, clarinet, etc.).
Contemporary Chorus
The chorus sings with the Guitar Group.
Cantors
Cantors assist the assembly by providing musical leadership during Mass. They invite and encourage all present to sing with heart, mind and voice.
Music Contact: Cally Welsh
Email: Cally.Welsh@nativity-bvm.org
Phone: 610-566-0185
Altar Society
Altar Linen Society
This group of parishioners takes turns cleaning and pressing all the Altar Linens and albs used in the Liturgies. A washing machine, iron and desire to serve the Lord is all that’s required.