Liturgical Ministry

What does the word liturgy mean?

The word "liturgy" originally meant a "public work" or a "service in the name of/on behalf of the people." In Christian tradition it means the participation of the People of God in "the work of God." Through the liturgy Christ, our redeemer and high priest, continues the work of our redemption in, with, and through his Church. CCC 1069

Every member of St. Matthias is invited to share in this "public work" by serving in one of our liturgical ministries. Whether you are blessed with an angelic voice or have a warm friendly smile, there is a role for you in our liturgy. Prayerfully consider if God is calling you to be a lector, eucharistic minister, server, usher, greeter, cantor or musician and contact one of liturgy chairs below for more information on how you can become involved.

Eucharistic Ministers distribute the Body and Blood of Christ to the faithful at Mass.  The Diocese commissions new Eucharistic Ministers yearly.  Some ministers distribute the Eucharist to the homebound.

Age: High School Senior or older and must be confirmed
Time Commitment: Scheduled in advance, part-time and substitute positions available
Training/Qualifications:  Love for the Eucharist and a one-day diocesan training course is required. 
Contact: Randy Lamb at 216-524-5547 (Home).
Contact: Fr. Ray if you're interested in taking communion to the sick and homebound.
440.888.8220  [email protected]
 

Ministers of the Word prepare for, pray about and proclaim the Word of the Lord faithfully with their heart, mind and soul.  Ministers must be willing to spend time preparing and praying about the Readings before they will read them on their scheduled weekend Mass. 

Age: High School age and older
Time Commitment: Scheduled in advance, usually not more than once a month.
Contact: Joe Mikolajczyk [email protected]

Altar Servers assist the Celebrant(s) and the congregation in administering the physical functions of the liturgy allowing the congregation to focus more clearly on the entire Celebration. Family servers strongly encouraged for this ministry.

Age: Anyone whose made his or her First Communion
Time Commitment: Usually one Mass a month
Training/Qualifications: Several short sessions
Contact: Deacon Tom 216.235.8264

The Music Ministry’s mission attempts to serve the Gospel and give praise to God, have concern for people at its center, contribute to the ongoing conversion of the congregation and the musicians, and strive for the highest quality possible.

The love of music is the first and foremost qualification. The ability to read music is a plus, but not a necessity. Ability to sing (carry a tune) is required and a willingness to commit to participate in weekly rehearsals and a weekend Liturgy with the singer or musician’s chosen choir. There usually is one rehearsal per week, per music group, varying in length from 60-90 minutes.

Contemporary Music Group rehearses on Wednesdays at 7:00 P.M.

**Anyone interested in participating on a less regular schedule can make arrangements with the group’s director
Contact: Sigmund Mikolajczyk at 440-582-0142 or [email protected]