Liturgists

Committee Present:
Liturgist: Jim Roberts, Cindy Roberts
Environment: Alice Link, Mary Anne Manternach, Christine Olsem
Scheduling: Alice Link, Helen Hildebrand, Paula Welter, Kim Schueller
Sacristans: Helen Schmitt, Ceil Maiers, Dorothy Langel, Mary Anne Manternach
Musicians: Gina Gansemer, Florence Jaeger, Christine Olsem, Paula Welter, Melissa Schmitt

1.  Welcome
2.  Attendance – Addresses and Email of Committee Members
3.  Prayer
4.  Meeting Procedure
5.  Liturgist Booklet
6.  Copies of “Today’s Liturgy” for Musicians
7.  Committee input, ideas, solutions, etc.
8.  Adjourn
9.  Prayer

Thank you to everyone who attended our meeting!  Your input, openness, and ideas were very welcome and right on target.  Keep up the fantastic work!!!                                          
Here’s information about discussions that took place at the meetings along with some “answers” from Brother Stephen.  Check the website listed below our phone number for updates and new information.  Our goal is to be as open as possible and keep you filled in on the many, many things that happen within the Pastorate in regard to Liturgies.
Thank you to those of you who have already contacted us with your “Second-In-Command”.  Just give us a call, send an email, or leave a message with your “assistant’s” name.                                                                                                                              

Don’t forget to talk to the other people who work with you in regard to your committee position.  Keep them filled in with the information we shared and let them know about any changes.

Jim & Cindy

General
1.  Continue using the “Book of Intentions”
    a.  Resume praying for names in book during Mass during November
2.  Server training will occur earlier to assist Scheduling Committee
3.  Check into availability of visiting groups or musicians to enhance worship
4.  Jim and Cindy have begun scheduling individuals for the Assumption Mass on August 15
5.  We need to build on using the words “We”, “Us”, “Ours”
6.  Continue building a positive atmosphere in the Pastorate churches
7.  The Memorial Mass will take place during the All Saint’s Mass on November 1
8.  November 28, 7:00 p.m., Sherrill is the Communal Reconciliation Service (1st Reconciliation)
9.  Next meetings are on January 9 (Musicians) and January 16 (Sacristans/Scheduling/Environment)

Environment
1.  Make sure you choose a “second-in-command” and email or call Cindy/Jim with that person
2.  Banners for the seasons are recommended (p. 4, booklet)
3.  Advent
    a.  Theme is “Waiting”    
    b.  Jesse Tree at gathering space in back of church
    c.  Each person in Pastorate will be encouraged to create an ornament to place on tree during Advent
    d.  Ornaments may be placed on any Jesse Tree within the Pastorate
    e.  Purple is the predominant color
    f.  Make sure you prepare the Advent Wreath and place in appropriate location at front of church
    g.  Purple banners (with a Pink banner the 3rd week) would be welcome
4.  Christmas
    a.  Christmas environment may be set after the 3rd week of Advent  (make sure Baby Jesus is not in manger)
    b.  Keep the environment in place until after the Baptism of our Lord (January 13)

Scheduling
1.  Continue doing the great job
2.  Make sure you choose a “second-in-command” and email or call Cindy/Jim with that person
3.  Several churches are concerned about the availability of ushers and gift bearers
4.  Concern has been expressed about people not showing-up at their scheduled Mass
    a.  Replacements need to be found if not attending Mass
5.  Jim and Cindy will schedule the Holy Day Masses to create more free time for Schedulers
6.  Sign-up sheets will be posted at each church at the end of September to assist Schedulers
7.  Rosary Society has traditionally assigned individuals to lead Rosary during November
    a.  Alice and Dorothy volunteered to find individuals to lead on December 8

Sacristans
1.  Sacristans prepare the hosts, wine, water, vessels, linens, etc. prior to Mass
    a.  Hosts
        1.  Balltown – 160, Luxemburg – 100, Holy Cross – 120, Rickardsville –160, Sherrill – 300
        2.  Adjust as needed.  The above numbers are Brother Stephen’s recommendations
    b.  Wine
        1.   Most of the time, fill the wine to the top curve of the cruet
        2.  Adjust as needed depending on attendance  
2.  Make sure you choose a “second-in-command” and email or call Cindy/Jim with that person
3.  Brother Stephen has given keys to our new Priests
4.  Wine bottles should be recycled
    a.  Health codes do not allow Stone Cliff to reuse the bottles
    b.  Set the bottles along with other glass for recycling pick-up
5.  Keep an eye on your need for supplies.  Let Jim/Cindy know when you need anything.
6.  Sacristans will be contacted about Baptisms and Anniversaries
    a.  Reserve pews as needed
        1.  Balltown, Rickardsville, Sherrill use the ambo side first
        2.  Holy Cross, Luxemburg use the St. Joseph side first
        3.  Brother Stephen is checking into purchasing new reserved signs for everyone
    b.  People with disabilities are always a top concern.  Accommodate those circumstances as needed.
7.  Make sure Priests are aware of using wireless microphone

Musicians
1.  Scheduled Mass Settings
    a.  Advent – “Glory & Praise”, Christmas – “Mass of Glory”, Lent – “Mass of Hope”,
         Easter – “Angels & Saints”
    b.  Christmas Gloria – “Anderson Gloria”, Easter Gloria – “Angels & Saints”
2.  Make sure you choose a “second-in-command” and email or call Cindy/Jim with that person
3.  Musician for Assumption Mass will be either Paula or Jim.  All musicians welcome to assist assembly with singing.
4.  Jim will look into the possibility of purchasing new Masses for Ordinary Time based on Musician Recommendations
5.  Jim will make a cd of the Mass of Glory and simplify the accompaniment
6.  Discussion about “Lamb of God”
    a.  Sing 3 verses
    b.  1st – “Lamb of God”, 2nd – Choice, 3rd – “Lamb of God”
7.  Use only the “Today’s Liturgy” Mass planning sheet found at the back of the booklet or make a copy from “Today’s Liturgy” magazine
8.  Use of the “Glory and Praise” hymnals should wait until discussion at the January meeting
9.  “Mass of Creation” is recommended for funeral Masses
10.  2 corrections
    a.  “Sending Forth Hymn” is appropriate wording (p. 10, #8d)
    b.  “Enunciate” instead of “Annunciate” (p. 10, g)