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Altar Server

Children who have completed the third grade through high school may serve the parish community in this capacity. Training is offered through the parish. For information about serving, please contact Fr. Joseph or the Parish Office at 856-478-2294, ext. 1002.

Extraordinary Minister

of Holy Communion

EMHC’s serve at Mass by helping the priest distribute Holy Communion to the faithful. Additionally, they may also take Communion to the sick and homebound.

Training classes are offered by the Diocese throughout the year. Before attending the classes, the Pastor must give approval to the parishioner wishing to become a part of this ministry. Qualifications needed to serve the community in this ministry include having reverence for the Eucharist, and living one’s life as an example to others.

Anyone who feels called to serve in this way should contact Gina Abbott, Director of Liturgy, at gabbott@holyspiritweb.org or at 856-478-2294, ext. 2003.

Lector

The Lector proclaims the living Word of God to the assembly at each Mass. Lectors read the two readings and the Prayers of the Faithful, when needed.

Training classes are offered by the Diocese throughout the year. Before attending the classes, the Pastor must give approval to the parishioner wishing to become a part of this ministry. Qualifications needed to serve the community in this ministry include having skills in public reading, knowledge of the principles of liturgy, and an understanding of the scriptures.

For more information, please contact Gina Abbott, Director of Liturgy at 856-478-2294, ext. 2003 or gabbott@holyspiritweb.org for more information.

Environment and Art

The Environment and Art Committee is a group of men and women whose ministry is to prepare the worship and gathering spaces in ways that enhance the parish worship experience.  Meetings to plan and set work dates depend on the seasons of the Church year.  Members have a great variety and range of talents, and more hands are always welcome!  Dot McElwee can be reached at mcelwee1433@comcast.net.

Ministers of Hospitality

Ministers of Hospitality (Greeters, Ushers, Info Desk & Spirit Café volunteers) welcome and assist the assembly at Mass.

Men, women and families are welcome to participate in this essential ministry.

Contact Gina Abbott, Director of Liturgy, at 856-478-2294, ext. 2003 or gabbott@holyspiritweb.org for more information.

Music Ministry

The Catholic Community of the Holy Spirit Music Ministry is dedicated to leading and supporting the assembly’s song at all of the weekend Masses and for special celebrations throughout the year. Weekend worship takes place at the Parish Centers in Woodstown and Mullica Hill. Jim Rementer is the Director of Liturgy and Music and he can be reached at jimr@holyspiritweb.org
or by calling 856-478-2294 x 1003.

Liturgy Committee

The Liturgy Committee, using the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM), chooses prayers and music, and coordinates the rituals which will be used at Mass on Sundays. The time commitment to serve on this committee includes: 1) attendance at a committee meeting once a month for approximately 1 1/2 hours, 2) approximately 20 hours per year working with other members on planning sessions to prepare liturgies, and 3) attendance and assistance as needed at Liturgy on at least one night during the Triduum. The Liturgy Committee meets on the 3rd Monday of the month. New members are invited and welcome! For more information contact Gina Abbott at gabbott@holyspiritweb.org or 856-478-2294, x2003.