Eucharistic Ministries
Dear Ministers,
The latest schedule is attached below. I appreciate your continued support of the Parish and our Ministry, you are all so wonderful about stepping up and helping each other in need, covering Masses you may not usually attend when someone sends an appeal.
This is also a "Save the Date" for all of you for Sunday, June 30th. As some of you may already know, we are losing three humble, faith filled, mainstays of our Parish, as Monsignor McAree, Father Abraham and Patti are all retiring this June. As much as it is hard to imagine our Parish without any one of them - let alone having all three of them leave, they are each heading towards a well deserved retirement and new chapters in their lives.
All three wanted to just quietly leave without any fuss, but did finally agree that we could recognize them with a simple reception after a final Mass on June 30th. Monsignor and Father Abraham will celebrate the 12:30 Mass on June 30th and then they and Patti will go to the gym for cake, coffee and the chance for all of us to say good bye and thank you. MaryAnne Pagnani and I have done some preliminary planning and we will flesh out more at our Parish Council meeting next week. I know it is a busy time of year but I do ask that you try to come and say thank you to three special people who have devoted so many years to serving our Parish and helping others. I will share more information as details are worked out, but did want to get the date out right away.
I also want to say thank you to many of you who sent a quick email, shared a kind word or were there in some other way with my Mother’s unexpected passing. Like all of you, my Mother was a faith filled person and her faith and ours, is helping us during this difficult time.
With love and appreciation,
Kerry
Just a reminder that we should go back up onto the Altar after Mass and bring the chalice and ciboria and any linens that needed replacing back to the Sacristy. I wanted to also share that Monsignor confirmed that it is now allowed for Parishioners who show they wish it, to receive the Sacrament on the tongue instead of by hand.
As always, thank you for your service and support for our Parish and Ministry.
Eucharistic Ministers prayerfully serve the people of St. Catharine’s Church by distributing the Body and Blood of Christ during Eucharistic celebrations. “It is a gift to be a Eucharistic Minister – to share the Body and Blood of Christ with another,” said one Eucharistic Minister reflecting on her experience at St. Catharine’s. The moment of Communion is one that should be seized by both the Minister and the Communicant. This moment is unique because it is both personal and much bigger than the two people.
Those called to this Ministry have, or soon acquire the grace in movement and reverence necessary. Reverence is especially important for Eucharistic Ministers since their whole work involves taking in hand the vessels of the Body of Christ and of the Blood of Christ and sharing them with everyone.
The eyes of the Minister should meet the eyes of the Communicant. The Minister says the words, “the Body of Christ” directly to the person. Each person has time to respond, “Amen.” The Minister, without hurrying, then places the Body of Christ in the hand or on the tongue of the Communicant. There can be no rush. One can minister Communion with reverence and dignity and personal attention and still keep the process moving steadily.
Eucharistic Ministers should:
Be willing to serve at the Saturday, 5:00 PM, Sunday, 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11 AM, 12:30 PM and 4:30 PM Masses, as well as additional Masses on Holy Days.
A Eucharistic Minister must be a fully initiated Catholic, having celebrated the Sacraments of Baptism, First Eucharist and Confirmation.
Offer to minister on Holy Days and other special feasts.
Offer to minister even when you are not scheduled.
Find your own replacement if they are unable to serve when scheduled.
Ministers should dress in a manner that is tasteful, dignified, and respectful of their liturgical role.
To be a Eucharistic Minister is to be intent on the work of liturgy caught up in singing, procession and even silence. To be a Eucharistic Minister is to know deeply that we are the Body and Blood of Christ. To be with the praying community is to learn how to be in this world with reverence, with a love of God that is incarnate in how we speak to others, how we move amidst the holiness of matter and of time.
If you are interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister, please contact Kerry Beckmann at (845) 359-3986.
4.14.24-5.5.24
The latest schedule is attached below. I appreciate your continued support of the Parish and our Ministry, you are all so wonderful about stepping up and helping each other in need, covering Masses you may not usually attend when someone sends an appeal.
This is also a "Save the Date" for all of you for Sunday, June 30th. As some of you may already know, we are losing three humble, faith filled, mainstays of our Parish, as Monsignor McAree, Father Abraham and Patti are all retiring this June. As much as it is hard to imagine our Parish without any one of them - let alone having all three of them leave, they are each heading towards a well deserved retirement and new chapters in their lives.
All three wanted to just quietly leave without any fuss, but did finally agree that we could recognize them with a simple reception after a final Mass on June 30th. Monsignor and Father Abraham will celebrate the 12:30 Mass on June 30th and then they and Patti will go to the gym for cake, coffee and the chance for all of us to say good bye and thank you. MaryAnne Pagnani and I have done some preliminary planning and we will flesh out more at our Parish Council meeting next week. I know it is a busy time of year but I do ask that you try to come and say thank you to three special people who have devoted so many years to serving our Parish and helping others. I will share more information as details are worked out, but did want to get the date out right away.
I also want to say thank you to many of you who sent a quick email, shared a kind word or were there in some other way with my Mother’s unexpected passing. Like all of you, my Mother was a faith filled person and her faith and ours, is helping us during this difficult time.
With love and appreciation,
Kerry
Just a reminder that we should go back up onto the Altar after Mass and bring the chalice and ciboria and any linens that needed replacing back to the Sacristy. I wanted to also share that Monsignor confirmed that it is now allowed for Parishioners who show they wish it, to receive the Sacrament on the tongue instead of by hand.
As always, thank you for your service and support for our Parish and Ministry.
Eucharistic Ministers prayerfully serve the people of St. Catharine’s Church by distributing the Body and Blood of Christ during Eucharistic celebrations. “It is a gift to be a Eucharistic Minister – to share the Body and Blood of Christ with another,” said one Eucharistic Minister reflecting on her experience at St. Catharine’s. The moment of Communion is one that should be seized by both the Minister and the Communicant. This moment is unique because it is both personal and much bigger than the two people.
Those called to this Ministry have, or soon acquire the grace in movement and reverence necessary. Reverence is especially important for Eucharistic Ministers since their whole work involves taking in hand the vessels of the Body of Christ and of the Blood of Christ and sharing them with everyone.
The eyes of the Minister should meet the eyes of the Communicant. The Minister says the words, “the Body of Christ” directly to the person. Each person has time to respond, “Amen.” The Minister, without hurrying, then places the Body of Christ in the hand or on the tongue of the Communicant. There can be no rush. One can minister Communion with reverence and dignity and personal attention and still keep the process moving steadily.
Eucharistic Ministers should:
Be willing to serve at the Saturday, 5:00 PM, Sunday, 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11 AM, 12:30 PM and 4:30 PM Masses, as well as additional Masses on Holy Days.
A Eucharistic Minister must be a fully initiated Catholic, having celebrated the Sacraments of Baptism, First Eucharist and Confirmation.
Offer to minister on Holy Days and other special feasts.
Offer to minister even when you are not scheduled.
Find your own replacement if they are unable to serve when scheduled.
Ministers should dress in a manner that is tasteful, dignified, and respectful of their liturgical role.
To be a Eucharistic Minister is to be intent on the work of liturgy caught up in singing, procession and even silence. To be a Eucharistic Minister is to know deeply that we are the Body and Blood of Christ. To be with the praying community is to learn how to be in this world with reverence, with a love of God that is incarnate in how we speak to others, how we move amidst the holiness of matter and of time.
If you are interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister, please contact Kerry Beckmann at (845) 359-3986.
4.14.24-5.5.24