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Cantors,
Choir and Musicians/Instrumentalists
The Cantor's role is to
lead the parish in musical prayer during liturgies. This ministry is
open to men and women, age 16 and older.
Adult Choir members sing at one of our Sunday Liturgies each week from September through June. Our choir also sings at liturgies for all major Parish feast days and celebrations. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings in the Church.
The Children's Choir sings twice a month at a Sunday Liturgy and at some parish celebrations. Rehearsals are held from September through June on Wednesday afternoons in the Church Hall.
Musicians/Instrumentalists provide musical accompaniment during Parish Liturgies.
Adult Choir members sing at one of our Sunday Liturgies each week from September through June. Our choir also sings at liturgies for all major Parish feast days and celebrations. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings in the Church.
The Children's Choir sings twice a month at a Sunday Liturgy and at some parish celebrations. Rehearsals are held from September through June on Wednesday afternoons in the Church Hall.
Musicians/Instrumentalists provide musical accompaniment during Parish Liturgies.
For
more information or
an audition, please contact the Music Director, Henrietta Atkin at
773.545.6496
Spiritual
Life Ministries
Lectors,
Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers, Ministers of Care,
Ushers, Counters, Liturgy Committee
Ushers, Counters, Liturgy Committee
Lectors proclaim the Word of God at Parish Masses and Liturgical celebrations.
Eucharistic Ministers assist the Priest at Mass in the distribution of the Blessed Sacrament under the forms of bread and wine.
Altar Servers are boys and girls who assist the Parish Celebrant in the Mass. This service is considered an honor and a privilege at St. Edward Parish. Training begins in the 5th grade of school.
Ministers of Care are laymen and laywomen who have been mandated by the Archdiocese to bring Holy Communion to the sick, disabled, or homebound. Ministers may serve in hospitals, nursing homes, or private homes within the Parish. This ministry can only be undertaken after appropriate training in all aspects of pastoral care to the sick.
Our Ushers are friendly parishioners who greet and assist in seating people at Mass, accepting the offerings and distributing bulletins and other materials as requested by the Pastor.
Our Counters are assigned parishioners responsible for the safekeeping of the offerings of the faithful collected at our Masses and Liturgies.
The Liturgy Committee assists our worshiping community in planning and implementing liturgical celebrations, evaluating the effectiveness of the liturgies, and coordinating the efforts of all who assist in these celebrations, such as the Clergy, Ushers, Musicians, Servers, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Sacristans and Decorators.
Human
Concerns Ministry
The goal of this Ministry is to enable the parishioners, as individuals and as members of an institution, to fulfill the social, ecumenical, inter-religious, and service mission of the Parish. This Ministry meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm in the Counting Room of the Rectory.
Their mission is to promote a fundamental respect for the dignity of all people, regardless of race, color, gender, or creed and to encourage the preservation of human dignity and human solidarity.
Yarn Works
This
is a ministry that makes knitted and crocheted items for people in
need. Meetings are held on the 2nd Sunday of the month from September
to May, location TBA. If you or someone you know knits or crochets, your hands are welcome - either at meetings or at home.
Hospitality
Ministry
Participants in this ministry help to provide a welcoming atmosphere
and a hospitable environment for new and existing parishioners.
Hospitality Sunday is the third Sunday of the month, September through June. Join us for refreshments after any Sunday Mass. Fifth Sunday Potluck Brunch is held several times a year to welcome newly registered parishioners. All are welcome to attend.
A special event each year is our Mardi Gras Dinner held the Saturday before Ash Wednesday. It features a six-course homemade gourmet feast, live music, and surprises.
Meetings are held as needed.
Hospitality Sunday is the third Sunday of the month, September through June. Join us for refreshments after any Sunday Mass. Fifth Sunday Potluck Brunch is held several times a year to welcome newly registered parishioners. All are welcome to attend.
A special event each year is our Mardi Gras Dinner held the Saturday before Ash Wednesday. It features a six-course homemade gourmet feast, live music, and surprises.
Meetings are held as needed.
For
more
information contact Judy or Jim Cicero at 773.463.4632
St. Vincent de Paul Society
This ministry provides temporary assistance to people in need. The members also provide reading materials to residents of nursing facilities.
Meetings are held the 1st Monday of the month at 7:30 PM in the Rectory.
All inquiries for assistance should be made through the Rectory office and are confidential.
Legion of Mary
Pro-Life Ministry
Men's Group
Focolare Group
Compassionate Friends
This is a support group for people experiencing the death of a child.
This is a community group that uses our Church Hall and meets on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 2:00 PM.
For more information, call Ursula Hall at 773.384.5744.
Please contact the Rectory Office at 773.545.6496 if you are interested in serving in any of these Ministries.
St. Vincent de Paul Society
This ministry provides temporary assistance to people in need. The members also provide reading materials to residents of nursing facilities.
Meetings are held the 1st Monday of the month at 7:30 PM in the Rectory.
All inquiries for assistance should be made through the Rectory office and are confidential.
Legion of Mary
The Legion is a worldwide Catholic organization open to men and women
over 18.
Their aim is to increase personal holiness through imitation of the
virtues of Mary. Requirement for membership is attendance at weekly
meetings held on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM at the Rectory and the
performance of at least 2 hours of apostolic work each week.
Pro-Life Ministry
This ministry informs
parishioners about abortion issues and promotes fund-raising activities
for the local Women's Center that offers alternatives to abortion. A
rosary for the intentions of the movement is offered following Saturday
8:15 AM Mass. A short meeting follows, if needed.
Activities include a monthly food drive, annual baby shower, Mother's Day Flower sale, Christmas Wreath sale, Pro-Life Rosary at 10:00 AM on the 3rd Saturday of the month at an abortion clinic.
Activities include a monthly food drive, annual baby shower, Mother's Day Flower sale, Christmas Wreath sale, Pro-Life Rosary at 10:00 AM on the 3rd Saturday of the month at an abortion clinic.
Men's Group
This
is an informal gathering of men who meet in the Rectory Hall on the 1st
Tuesday of the month to discuss a spiritual topic based on various
articles that are shared via e-mail before the date of the meeting.
It is a great fellowship.
Focolare Group
Focolare is a Catholic movement made up of people
who strive to put God in the first place of their lives.
If you want to learn more about everyone's call to Christian holiness in the ordinary situations of life, join us on the 1st Monday of the month at 7:30 PM in the Rectory Hall.
If you want to learn more about everyone's call to Christian holiness in the ordinary situations of life, join us on the 1st Monday of the month at 7:30 PM in the Rectory Hall.
For more information, call
Alfonso & Elsa Aguirre at 773.267.9607.
Compassionate Friends
This is a support group for people experiencing the death of a child.
This is a community group that uses our Church Hall and meets on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 2:00 PM.
For more information, call Ursula Hall at 773.384.5744.
Please contact the Rectory Office at 773.545.6496 if you are interested in serving in any of these Ministries.