LITURGY
Altar Servers
The
“ministry of servers” is open to all young people from fourth grade to adult. Servers are provided for
the
Deacon Joe Streckfuss...................................(636) 296-8761
Singing
in the choir is an important and rewarding ministry. All voices are needed, high and low,
male and female. Any choral
background would be beneficial, but not necessarily required.
Julie Engel.................................................... (636) 296-5159
Carl Buchholz.............................................. (636) 467-9034
Eucharistic Adoration is held the first Friday of each month from 8:30 a.m. until midnight, concluding with Benediction. Jesus asks us –
“Can you not spend one hour with
me?”
Nick and Michelle Konakci..................................................(636) 282-3445
Eucharistic Ministers assist the priest with distributing Holy Communion at all Masses on Sunday and weekdays. Parishioners are invited to join this ministry that Pope Paul VI called “an important office of immense love”.
Ministers of the Eucharist should be: sincere Christians, have received the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist, and foster their own devotion to the Eucharist. People interested in becoming ministers are required to attend a half-hour training session to become familiar with the sacristy and sanctuary. Generally, you will minister one Sunday a month.
Rosemarie Leach..............................................(636) 282-1180
Home Visit Eucharistic
Ministry
This is a shared ministry of laity and clergy who reach out to fellow parishioners who are unable to attend Sunday Liturgy. It is a wonderful way to serve the church in the expression of God’s love and care. Our Home Visit Eucharistic ministers bring Holy Communion to those parishioners who are confined to their home. The visit also extends the concern of the parish and helps to lessen the isolation and loneliness often felt by the recipient.
If you are aware of anyone who is homebound and wishes to receive pastoral care from the parish, please contact Deacon Joe or Barb O'Neill, Home Visit Coordinator or call the Parish Secretary at 636-321-0002, Opt. 1, ext. 10.
Deacon Joe Streckfuss.............................(636) 296-8761
Barb O'Neill.............................................(636) 282-9643
This program seeks to develop in the parent a deeper awareness of rearing a child in the Catholic community. Parents are required to attend one Baptism Instruction Session, which is held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Parish Center, Room D. Baptisms are held the first and third Sunday of each month after the 11:30 am Mass or by appointment. Godparents must be at least 16 years old, baptized, confirmed and practicing Catholics.
Deacon Steve Schisler...............................(636) 321-0002, Opt. 1, Ext. 55
Our
lectors and commentators are involved in an important ministry at Immaculate
Conception. The lectors vocalize
the readings and the commentators say the petitions and read any special
letters. One person could do both
positions, but we try to use a two person team. Parishioners are assigned by week (1st,
2nd, 3rd Sunday, etc.) and by Mass time.
Initial training is provided and periodically Lector Workshops are scheduled. It’s the obligation of a lector to make every effort to attend these workshops. Lector workbooks are available to help them prepare for the delivery of God’s Word with respect, dignity and meaning. Lectors should have a good strong voice and be able to project God’s Word meaningfully.
Joe Herman..................................................(636) 475-7613
Tonya Lee.....................................................(636) 375-0626
The Immaculate Conception Liturgy Committee’s commission is to prepare the Liturgy for all Sunday and special Mass schedules for our parish. Father Mark is our spiritual guide. Volunteers who have a strong desire to participate in preparing the Liturgy are encouraged to contact Father Mark.
Father Mark Whitman................................................... (636) 321-0002, opt. 1, ext 72
Liturgy of the Word – Radio Ministry
The
Parish produces a 15 minute radio program called “God’s People Sharing God’s
Word” every Sunday morning on Radio station KJFF,
1400 AM, out of Festus
Kevin Poynter..................................................................(636) 287-2957
Is God calling you in some way to help the
Immaculate Conception Parish, but you just don’t know how? Did you know that lay people in the
Parish write our Prayers of the Faithful (petitions) each week? It is a very loving and Spirit filled
way to answer God’s call. There are
guidebooks and reference material available to assist you in writing these
prayers and tying them to the Scripture readings. This is another way for parishioners to
be actively involved in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass each week. If interested in writing the Prayers of
the Faithful, please call Deacon Brad.
Deacon Brad Buchek...................................(636) 321-0002, Opt. 1, Ext. 56
Ushers perform the following jobs: greet people when they come to Church, help people find seats, collect the Offertory, hand out bulletins after Mass and check the pews after Mass for any trash. Ushers are asked to arrive fifteen minutes prior to Mass and stay five to ten minutes afterwards. There are no regularly scheduled meetings to attend.
Jim Kargus..................................................... (636) 296-7133