Chairperson - Mary Chasteen

The Spiritual Life Commission works in cooperation with the pastor to oversee the liturgical and pastoral needs of the parish community.

Eucharistic Adoration

Chairpersons: Carole Shaw and Kathy Faulkner

Wednesday, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
First Fridays of the Month, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Eucharistic Adoration is the giving of your time to Jesus present in the Eucharist. Jesus Christ is present in the monstrance under the outward appearance of the Host. It is important to assure that Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is attended and honored at all times during exposition. Adoring the Blessed Sacrament in Eucharistic Adoration puts one in the lineage of people that stretch through the centuries from the stable in Bethlehem in the company of angels, shepherds and Magi, as well as the apostles waiting outside the Garden of Gesthemini, through history to this day. Everyone is welcome to visit during these hours, for as little or as much time as you like. However, if you feel called to become a regular weekly adorer or to be available as a substitute, please contact the chairperson for more information.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Chairperson - Deacon Steve Hodges

An Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion will help with preparation for and distribution of the Precious Body and Blood of Jesus Christ during Eucharistic Celebration and proper handling of elements and vessels after celebrations.
An orientation/training session is required to serve as a Eucharistic Minister. You will need to call to find out the schedule. It is open to all Catholics who are in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church and have received the Sacrament of confirmation. You must agree to follow the current guidelines as set down at Saints Francis & Clare Parish.

Gift Bearers

Chairperson - Open

If you would like to volunteer to bring the gifts up during Mass, simply pick up the big fish located at the back of the sanctuary and keep it at your seat. When it's time to bring the gifts up to the altar, take the big fish back to the gift table and exchange it for the bread, wine, offering basket.

Greeters

Contact Person-Mary Chasteen

Lectors

Chairperson - Charles Wills

The lector ministry is responsible for the proclamation of the Old and New Testament readings during the Liturgy of The Word. This ministry calls forth those who will prepare and proclaim the Word of God in a manner that is inspiring and meaningful to those participating in the Liturgy. Training sessions are held in the Spring and Fall.

Musical Arts

Contact person - Bill Hill, 859-4673 ext. 14

There are three different music groups that provide music for liturgical celebrations and other parish functions. Each group is dedicated to prayer, fellowship, music and spiritual formation. Singers and instrumentalists from high school age to adult are welcome to participate. We begin with our choir, which leads the singing twice a month rotating between the 8:45 a.m. and the 11:15 a.m. Masses. The choir ministers from the beginning of September through the end of May. They enjoy the summer months to spend time with family and friends.

The Contemporary Ensemble group, which consists of guitar, electric bass, percussion, and mandolin, minister to those assembled on the 2nd Saturday of the month at the 5:30 p.m. Mass and then again on the fourth Sunday of the month rotating between the 8:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Masses. If you like a more upbeat tempo, then this is the group for you.

Our Cantor ministry, ministers each Sunday of the month. This is a special ministry in which one becomes the song leader, enabling those assembled to sing Gods praise. One would need to have a musical background so as to read music without hesitation or struggle.

Rehearsals:
Choir - Thursday's from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Contemporary Ensemble - First Monday of each month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Cantor Ministry - Once per month as scheduled from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Those who are interested in obtaining further information may contact the Music Director, Bill Hill at the number listed above or email at bhill@francisandclare.org

Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet

Chairpersons: Carole Shaw and Kathy Faulkner

Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet: Wednesday 11:00 a.m.
Scriptural Rosary: Wednesday 5:00 pm
Divine Mercy Chaplet: First Friday 3:00 pm
Rosary: Saturday: after the 8:00 am Mass
First Sunday: after 8:45 Mass

Our rosary is always prayed before Our Lord's Real Presence in the Tabernacle or during Eucharistic Adoration with the hope of souls developing a deeper love, reverence, and appreciation of Jesus truly present in the Holy Eucharist. The Divine Mercy Chaplet is a devotion given to St. Faustina by Jesus in an apparition. This devotion is prayed for the souls in purgatory, the dying, and for those who have fallen away from the Church.

Servers & Masters of Ceremonies (MC's)

Chairperson - Bryan Weiss

Sound Tech

Chairperson - Jerry Chasteen

The Sound Tech is responsible for the operation of the sound equipment with-in the building.

Ushers

Chairperson - Joe Kellermeyer

The Ushers assist before, during, and after the Mass. The ushers help in seating of the parish members, taking up the collection, directing members in receiving communion and distributing bulletins after the liturgy.