Liturgical Ministries

Liturgical Ministries

Each church gathers regularly to praise and thank God,
to remember and make present God's great deeds,
to offer common prayer, to realize and celebrate the kingdom of justice and peace. That action of the Christian assembly is liturgy.

(Environment and Art in Catholic Worship)

When the assembly gathers for liturgy all it's members are called to "full and active participation." In addition to this ministry of the assembly, there are several other opportunities to serve as a Liturgical Minister at Saint Elizabeth Seton. If you discern a call to serve our community in any of the following ministries, please call the contact person listed for each ministry or call the church office and leave a message for Eileen or email her at efbrans@aol.com.

Altar Servers

Altar servers assist at liturgical celebrations including weekend masses, weddings and funerals. Servers carry the cross in the procession, hold the Sacrementary for the Presider, and assist in preparing the Lord's table for the celebration of the Eucharist. Adults and children who have made their First Communion and who want to give their time by assisting in our liturgical celebrations are invited to serve. Contact Kerrie or Greg Hildebrand at
(860) 346-3304.

Ministers of the Word Ministers of the Word proclaim the living word of God to the assembly gathered at Eucharistic liturgies and at other liturgical services. If you discern a call to this ministry please contact Loretta Dyson at (860) 563-9217

	Ministers of Music Ministers of Music lead the assembly in song during weekly and special season liturgies. Singers and musicians of all ages are invited to contact Elizabeth Husmer at (860) 529-3222.

Ministers of Welcome

Ministers of Welcome serve our community by fostering a sense of community and friendliness. Within this ministry are two committees: greeting and hospitality. Ministers of Greeting welcome people as they enter the worship space. Ministers of Hospitality foster a sense of welcoming and community by providing refreshments following each mass, as well as at special events throughout the year.
Contact Ken or Lori Gosselin at (860) 657-2417 or lgosselin@snet.net.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are commissioned by the Archdiocese of Hartford to assist in the distribution of Holy Communion at mass and to bring Holy Communion to persons confined to their homes or
in local convalescent homes or assisted living facilities.
Contact Maria Berman at (860) 257-1926.

Liturgical Dancers

Liturgical Dancers on special occasions lead the
assembly in using movement to pray and to express
glory and praise to God. Contact Linda Cordone at
(860) 632-2303.

Links to Liturgical Websites

The Center for Liturgy at St. Louis University http://liturgy.slu.edu

Georgetown Center for Liturgy http://www.georgetown.edu/centers/gcl

Notre Dame Center for Liturgy www.liturgy.nd.edu