December 14, 2011

 

Dear Liturgical Ministers,

 

Please find enclosed the Sunday and Ash Wednesday 1^sr Quarter 2012 schedules for Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Altar Servers (youth and adult).  We have tried our best to accommodate your primary choice times to assist a Mass.  Unfortunately, in some cases we need you to help with your second choices, also.  This is especially true for Youth Altar Servers.  We have had a number of servers ask to be removed (especially Sunday 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM Masses) and have not yet recruited new servers.  As a result we have asked many of you to serve at a Mass that is not your first choice (and sometimes your second choice).  We have limited this to only one instance per quarter for most.  We wish to especially thank parents for supporting us and demonstrating to your children the true meaning of being called to ministry.  Thank you for understanding and offering your assistance at our Liturgies.

If you are unable to attend a scheduled Mass please find a substitute.  Do not call the parish office, Linda Franks or Deacon Franks asking them to find someone.  It is your responsibility to make sure the assigned Mass is covered.

Also, if you will be away during the 2^nd Quarter of 2012, please let us know no later than March 1, 2012.  In either case just drop us a line at spn-lm@verizon.net.  Or you can leave a message at the rectory office (215-679-9275).

We remind all servers that they are to be in the sacristy and vested no later than 15 minutes prior to Mass times.  We really need to stress this point as it helps the priest and deacon determine if we have enough servers to cover the Mass.

Lectors are reminded to check in with each other prior to Mass time to make sure you are clear on your duties.

Again, thank you for your dedication in assisting at our Sunday and Holiday Liturgies.

 

 

Linda Franks

PLEASE NOTE:  THE SCHEDULE FOR CHRISTMAS MASSES IS BY VOLUNTEER ONLY.  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ASSIST AS A SERVER, LECTOR OR EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER OF HOLY COMMUNION PLEASE LET US KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BY SENDING AN E-MAIL TO SPN-LM@VERISON.NET OR BY CALLING THE PARISH OFFICE (215-679-9275).  BE SURE TO LEAVE YOUR NAME, YOUR MINISTRY AND THE MASS TIME.  CHRISTMAS MASSES ARE:  CHRISTMAS EVE 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM AND 12:00 MIDNIGHT.  CHRISTMAS MORNING MASSES ARE 8:00 AM AND 10:00 AM.

 

DRESS CODE

LITURGICAL MINISTERS

ST. PHILIP NERI CHURCH

PENNSBURG, PA

The parish Liturgy Committee with approval of the Pastoral Staff has developed the following dress guidelines for anyone who serves as a minister at liturgical functions:

Men:  Collared shirt (tie and coat are appropriate), neat dress or casual pants and shoes.

Women:  No bare shoulders, no spaghetti straps, no short skirts, no jeans, no tank tops, tasteful sandals

Altar servers: No athletic shoes, no spaghetti straps no shirts with writing, no T-shirts, no flip-flops, no shorts, no jeans

Of course, there are exceptions.  In an emergency, we may be pressed into service at times other than those we are assigned.  At these times, we respond no matter what we are wearing.  However, we should make every effort to be aware of this possibility and dress accordingly whenever possible.