Worship Ministries


 

 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Pat Kline ......................... patmenkl@aol.com

 

Each Tuesday after 8am Mass, our Blessed Lord is exposed in the monstrance on the altar in church until 10:30pm. Benediction is at 6:45pm. You can sign up for an hour each week, visit occasionally, or be a substitute. Catholic books and rosaries are available.

 

Worship Committee

Fr. Rick Bolte.................. rbolte@saint-timothy.org ................... 384-1100 ext.11

 

This committee oversees the various liturgical ministries in the parish and meets once a month to assist in preparing our liturgical celebrations throughout the year. The committee’s mission is to call and prepare others to serve as liturgical ministers with grace and reverence and to prepare worship services that encourage the conscious, active and full participation of everyone.

 

New members are selected each year during the discernment process and serve three-year terms.

 

Art and Environment Committee

Kelly Stuckenschneider ....... joekel@insightbb.com................. 384-1909

 

The purpose of this ministry is to enhance the worship space for all liturgical seasons and special events. This is a working committee looking for people interested in creating a prayerful and dynamic atmosphere in our worship area. The committee works to accessorize the church with appropriate art, artifacts, symbols, banners, etc. throughout the liturgical year. Independent project work is available such as sewing, floral design, etc.

 

Meets: as needed before the liturgical seasons and events.

Other parishioners are welcome to help on the decorating days.

 

Mass Assistants

Pat & Larry Lense........... ldlense@fuse.net

 

Mass assistants prepare the church and altar for the liturgy.

Open to anyone who has been Confirmed.

 

Sunday Greeters

Michelle Alley................. malley@saint-timothy.org................... 384-1100 ext.10

 

Greeters welcome parishioners and visitors in the Gathering Space as they arrive for Mass.  Also assist with the collection, carry the gifts to the altar and hand out the Sunday bulletins as people leave. Families are encouraged to join this ministry.

 

Ushers

Steve Alley...................... mic5043@aol.com

 

Ushers welcome, seat and assist others so that their experience during Mass is as prayerful as possible.

 

Servers

Fr. Rick Bolte.................. rbolte@saint-timothy.org ................... 384-1100 ext.11

 

Servers take part in the preparation, four quarters and conclusion of the liturgy.

Open to fifth grade or older. Training sessions are held annually; date to be announced.

 

 

Lectors

Deacon Mike Keller........ mkeller@saint-timothy.org.................. 485-1488

 

Lectors proclaim the Scripture readings at Mass.  Training provided.

 

Eucharistic Ministers

Pat & Larry Lense........... ldlense@fuse.net

 

Ministers distribute the Body and Blood of Christ during Mass.

Open to anyone who has been Confirmed. Training provided.

 

Eucharistic Ministry to the Homebound

Kay Schuele.................... kschuele@saint-timothy.org............... 384-1100 ext.24

 

Ministers take Communion and visit with homebound parishioners on Sunday mornings or during the week. Please contact the parish office if you would like to arrange for the Sacrament to be brought to a home or a care facility.

 

Music Ministry

Katie Barton.................... kbarton@saint-timothy.org................. 384-1100 ext.14

 

The music ministry offers a variety of ways to involve parishioners in music that enhances the worship experiences of our parish.

 

§   Parish Choir
Sings at 9:30am Sunday Mass
Rehearsals: Thursdays at 7pm in church
Open to anyone high school age or older

§   Contemporary Ensemble
Provides music for 11:30am Sunday Mass
Rehearsals: Sundays at 10:45am in church
Open to vocalists and instrumentalists

§   Saturday Musicians
Provides music for 4:30pm Saturday Mass
Rehearsals: Saturdays at 3:45pm in church
Open to vocalists and instrumentalists
Led by Ross Kelsch.. rosskelsch@mac.com........................ 859-221-8326

§   Funeral Choir
Sings at funeral Masses
Available as needed for funerals

§   Children’s Choir
Sings at various seasonal Masses and services
Rehearsals: Thursdays at 5:30pm for several weeks before the seasonal Masses
Open to children in grade school

§   Instrumentalists
Anyone who plays a musical instrument and wishes to participate in this ministry is encouraged to contact the music director. Participation can be as-needed, seasonally or weekly.