Liturgy
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If you have any questions, concerns, or comments regarding Liturgy or are interested in becoming a Liturgical Minister please feel free to contact Fr. Andrew.“Liturgy is the work of God’s People”
What is Liturgy?
Liturgy – IS the work of the church. But to the ancient Greeks who coined the term “liturgy” meant “public work”. That is any work undertaken in service of the general populace.
Liturgy – IS worship – it is words and actions through which the Church publicly praises God in Jesus’ name. It is everything we do in worship.
Liturgy – IS “our” work. It makes us who we are as Christians, Catholics, and Community. By virtue of our Baptism we are all called to be ministers (servants) to each other.
Liturgy – IS the summit toward which the activity of the Church is directed, at the same time it is the fount from which all the Church’s power flows.
The primary function of liturgy is to worship God in a full, conscious, and active participative way.
“Good liturgy will enhance people’s faith; poor liturgy will be hazardous”
Ministry of Service
At St. Casimir we have various ministries that are available to those who wish to fulfill their baptismal call.
Each week Catholics from the metro-area and around the world come to worship on the Lord’s Day and Holy Days at St. Casimir Catholic Church. Some people serve as Liturgical Ministers to help facilitate the assemblies during the liturgies. Their ministry touches all who come to worship at our parish and assist the faith community in its public communal prayer as we join the endless prayer of thanksgiving in union with the whole Church.
There are a variety of ministries for the laity including ministers of music, ministers of hospitality (ushers & greeters), lectors, altar servers, sacristans.
Please consider offering a few hours each month in stewardship to the parish by serving as a lay liturgical minister:- Altar Servers – assist the presider at the altar and throughout the Liturgy. This ministry is open to males beginning after reception of the sacraments of Penance and Holy Communion.
- Lectors – assist with the proclamation of the Word of God, general intercessions, and announcements. These ministers must be able to proclaim the readings, prayers, and announcements clearly and effectively to the assembly.
- N.B. All Lectors must be fully initiated into the Roman Catholic Church (Baptism, Confirmation, Communion and Penance).