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There are many ways to participate more fully in the liturgical life of our parish. There is a need for parishioners to serve as Processional Cross Bearers, Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound,
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Leaders and Shepherds, and in many other ways. If you sing or play an instrument please look here for opportunities that match your talents. We are always looking for
musicians of all ages to enrich the worship at St. Elizabeth’s.
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ALTAR SERVERS |
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Status
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The Altar Server Ministry welcomes new members in the fall
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Job Description
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Altar servers assist at the altar during Mass and other liturgical celebrations.
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Location
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St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church
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Time Commitment
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The typical rotation on the Altar Server schedule for service is one Mass per month. The New Altar Server Training is approximately 8 hours. Returning altar servers attend a mandatory 2-3 hour
refresher training in the fall. A one hour mandatory mid-year refresher training is provided. Optional training for Veteran Altar Servers as trainers and mentors for new Altar Server Trainings,
thurifer roles, Holy Week liturgies, and Confirmation is upon invitation, and hours of training and preparation range from 2-8 hours, with service at the liturgies, ranging from 1.5-4 hours in
duration.
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Others Involved
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Altar Server Coordinator, priests, deacon, other altar servers
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Qualifications
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Must have received 1st Holy Communion and finished grade 3 (or equivalent in age)
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Training
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The Altar Server Coordinator schedules an intensive 2-day training in the fall, approximately 8 hours in duration. The implemented training model has a hands-on focus, facilitated by a group of the
Veteran Altar Servers. The training is augmented with a brief study of the Mass, a tour of the sacristy, sacred vessels, and church space, and practice sessions within the church. Mid-year refreshers
are scheduled, normally 1-2 hours in duration.
Optional training for Veteran Servers as trainers and mentors for new Altar Server Trainings, thurifer roles, Holy Week liturgies, weddings, funerals, and Confirmation is provided upon invitation,
based on the discretion of the Pastor, Parochial Vicar, and Altar Server Coordinator.
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Equipment Required
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None
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Contact
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Volunteer line: 978-263-4305 X18 or E-mail: volunteer@seoh.org
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Title
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CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD-LEADER |
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Status
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Volunteers needed
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Job Description
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This relatively new and innovative program presents an opportunity for children in grades 1 through 6 to celebrate the Liturgy of the Word in a format designed for them. Held through the academic
year during the 9:30am Mass on Sundays, members of the parish community lead the children to the parish center for readings, song and spiritual reflection. Leaders are responsible for
proclaiming the Gospel and sharing a discussion of the Homily in a two-grade level combination of their choice (grades 1-6).
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Location
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St. Elizabeth Church and Parish Center
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Time Commitment
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Leaders are assigned to one 9:30am Sunday Mass per month which will require about one hour of preparation in addition to the 9:30am Mass itself
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Others Involved
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Other parishioners
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Qualifications
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None; past public speaking experience would be a plus
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Training
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There will be a training meeting at the start of the year for all volunteers to review the order of the liturgy; more detailed job descriptions will be provided at that time
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Equipment Required
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None
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Contact
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Volunteer line: 978-263-4305 X18 or E-mail: volunteer@seoh.org
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Title
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CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD-MUSICIAN |
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Status
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Volunteers needed
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Job Description
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This relatively new and innovative program presents an opportunity for children in grades 1 through 6 to celebrate the Liturgy of the Word in a format designed for them. Held through the academic
year during the 9:30am Mass on Sundays, members of the parish community lead the children to the parish center for readings, song and spiritual reflection. Musicians lead the children in Psalm
and Gospel acclamations, in a two-grade level combination of their choice (grades 1-6). Instrumental musicians desperately needed, as well as singers, to lead groups of children grades 1-6 in
Psalm and Gospel acclamations. Anyone 8th grade and up is welcome to serve as a musician.
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Location
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St. Elizabeth Church and Parish Center
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Time Commitment
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Musicians are assigned to one 9:30am Sunday Mass per month and three one-hour rehearsals during the year
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Others Involved
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Other parishioners
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Qualifications
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Musical skills (voice or instrumental); experience not required, but is a plus
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Training
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There will be a training meeting at the start of the year for all volunteers to review the order of the liturgy; more detailed job descriptions will be provided at that time
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Equipment Required
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None
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Contact
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Volunteer line: 978-263-4305 X18 or E-mail: volunteer@seoh.org
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Title
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CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD-READER |
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Status
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Volunteers needed
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Job Description
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This relatively new and innovative program presents an opportunity for children in grades 1 through 6 to celebrate the Liturgy of the Word in a format designed for them. Held through the academic
year during the 9:30am Mass on Sundays, members of the parish community lead the children to the parish center for readings, song and spiritual reflection. Readers proclaim the first reading,
and sometimes the Gospel, to a two-grade level combination of their choice (grades 1-6).
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Location
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St. Elizabeth Church and Parish Center
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Time Commitment
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Readers are assigned to one 9:30am Sunday Mass per month which requires approximately one half-hour of preparation time outside of the Mass
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Others Involved
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Other parishioners
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Qualifications
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None; past public speaking experience would be a plus
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Training
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There will be a training meeting at the start of the year for all volunteers to review the order of the liturgy; more detailed job descriptions will be provided at that time
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Equipment Required
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None
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Contact
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Volunteer line: 978-263-4305 X18 or E-mail: volunteer@seoh.org
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Title
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CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD-SHEPHERD |
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Status
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Volunteers needed
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Job Description
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This relatively new and innovative program presents an opportunity for children in grades 1 through 6 to celebrate the Liturgy of the Word in a format designed for them. Held through the academic
year during the 9:30am Mass on Sundays, members of the parish community lead the children to the parish center for readings, song and spiritual reflection. Shepherds both participate in the
liturgy with the children, and help them worship attentively. The volunteer can specify the two-grade level combination of their choice (grades 1-6). Jr. High and High School students are
welcome to serve in this capacity. It is a good way for families with older children to serve in a ministry together.
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Location
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St. Elizabeth Church and Parish Center
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Time Commitment
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Shepherds are assigned to one 9:30am Sunday Mass per month which requires no outside preparation time
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Others Involved
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Other parishioners
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Qualifications
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None
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Training
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There will be a training meeting at the start of the year for all volunteers to review the order of the liturgy; more detailed job descriptions will be provided at that time
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Equipment Required
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None
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Contact
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Volunteer line: 978-263-4305 X18 or E-mail: volunteer@seoh.org
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EUCHARISTIC MINISTER TO THE HOMEBOUND |
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Status
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Volunteers needed
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Job Description
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Bring the Eucharist to homebound parishioners. Also do hospital visitation and visitation to Suburban Manor Home. Co-ordinate visitation to hospital and once person is home again.
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Location
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Home of the homebound parishioner, hospital or Suburban Manor
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Time Commitment
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1-2 hours every 4 weeks; can be on a weekday, preferably on Sundays; open commitment
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Others Involved
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Varies up and down
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Qualifications
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Must be a commissioned Eucharistic Minister, past or present
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Training
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One half hour plus in home of coordinator
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Equipment Required
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None
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Contact
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Volunteer line: 978-263-4305 X18 or E-mail: volunteer@seoh.org
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EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION |
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Status
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Occasionally the parish needs to replenish this ministry
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Job Description
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In keeping with Catholic liturgical norms, the extraordinary minister helps with holy communion at Mass and also brings the Eucharist to people confined to their homes.
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Location
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St. Elizabeth Church and occasionally the residences of shut-in parishioners
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Time Commitment
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1-3 hours per month apart from service at Mass
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Others Involved
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Other extraordinary ministers
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Qualifications
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Confirmed, practicing Catholic in good standing; by invitation of pastor, expressions of interest welcome
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Training
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One or two training sessions are provided
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Equipment Required
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None
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Contact
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Volunteer line: 978-263-4305 X18 or E-mail: volunteer@seoh.org
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LECTORS (SUNDAY) |
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Status
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Occasionally the parish needs to replenish this ministry
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Job Description
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Proclaim the Word, and lead the intercessory prayer, at Sunday Mass; study and pray over the Word for the entire week before the scheduled Mass.
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Location
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St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church
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Time Commitment
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Once about every 7 weeks
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Others Involved
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Priest, deacon
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Qualifications
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By invitation of pastor, expressions of interest welcome; comfortable and effective reading in front of groups
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Training
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Once a year training session, as needed, includes individual practice time at the ambo with feedback offered
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Equipment Required
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None
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Contact
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Volunteer line: 978-263-4305 X18 or E-mail: volunteer@seoh.org
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LECTORS (WEEKDAY) |
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Status
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Position currently filled
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Job Description
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Proclaim the Word at daily Mass. Study and pray over the Word for the entire week before the scheduled Mass.
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Location
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St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church
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Time Commitment
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Once a week
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Others Involved
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Priest, deacon
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Qualifications
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By invitation of pastor, expressions of interest welcome; comfort reading in front of groups
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Training
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Once a year training session, as needed, includes individual practice time at the ambo with feedback offered
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Equipment Required
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None
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Contact
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Volunteer line: 978-263-4305 X18 or E-mail: volunteer@seoh.org
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MUSIC MINISTRY – CANTOR |
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Status
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Volunteers welcome at all times
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Job Description
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The Cantor is the leader of sung prayer and the psalmist at Mass.
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Location
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St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church
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Time Commitment
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On-going rehearsals with the Director of Music as well as self-preparation and study of the texts and music
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Others Involved
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Director of Music; other musicians
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Qualifications
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One must have a pleasing voice, strong leadership and communication skills, excellent diction, and a love for the people of God
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Training
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Seasonal training sessions
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Equipment Required
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None
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Contact
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Volunteer line: 978-263-4305 X18 or E-mail: volunteer@seoh.org
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MUSIC MINISTRY – CHILDREN’S CHOIR |
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Status
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At present the parish organizes children’s choirs for service at Christmas and Easter
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Job Description
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The Children’s Choir sings at the 4:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Mass on Christmas Eve, and at the 9:30 a.m. Mass on Easter Sunday.
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Location
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St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church
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Time Commitment
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Rehearsals are held in the Parish Center Hall on a schedule to be announced
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Others Involved
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Parents are needed to assist the director in non-musical tasks
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Qualifications
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Children in grades 3 – 8
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Training
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None
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Equipment Required
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None
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Contact
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Volunteer line: 978-263-4305 X18 or E-mail: volunteer@seoh.org
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MUSIC MINISTRY – FESTIVAL CHOIR |
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Status
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Volunteers welcome at all times
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Job Description
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The Festival Choir is a combined choir made up of members of the on-going parish choirs, and people who are not able to make a weekly commitment to choir rehearsals.
The Festival Choir sings at Midnight Mass, the Triduum Celebrations of Holy Week ( Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil)
The 11:30 Mass on Easter Sunday, and at Confirmation.
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Location
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St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church
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Time Commitment
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Rehearsals are usually scheduled 6 – 8 weeks before a particular event
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Others Involved
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Other members of the St. Elizabeth of Hungary music ministry
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Qualifications
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You do not need to read music, but you do need to match pitch and be able to hold a melody line
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Training
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None
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Equipment Required
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None
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Contact
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Volunteer line: 978-263-4305 X18 or E-mail: volunteer@seoh.org
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MUSIC MINISTRY - HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH CHOIR |
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Status
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Volunteers welcome at all times
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Job Description
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The High School Youth Choir sings once a month at the 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass on the first Sunday of the month during the school year.
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Location
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St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church
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Time Commitment
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Rehearsals are held Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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Others Involved
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Other members of the St. Elizabeth of Hungary music ministry
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Qualifications
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Singers and instrumentalists in grades 9 – 12
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Training
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None
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Equipment Required
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None
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Contact
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Volunteer line: 978-263-4305 X18 or E-mail: volunteer@seoh.org
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MUSIC MINISTRY – INSTRUMENTALIST |
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Status
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Volunteers welcome at all times
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Job Description
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Instrumentalists to play at various Masses.
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Location
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St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church
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Time Commitment
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Flexible rehearsals with the Music Director
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Others Involved
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Other members of the St. Elizabeth of Hungary music ministry
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Qualifications
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One must be proficient in the musical instrument and be able to attend rehearsals
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Training
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None
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Equipment Required
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None
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Contact
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Volunteer line: 978-263-4305 X18 or E-mail: volunteer@seoh.org
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MUSIC MINISTRY – WEEKLY CHOIRS |
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Status
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Volunteers welcome at all times
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Job Description
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There are 3 choral ensembles that provide music at the weekend masses.
The Saturday 5:00 p.m. Contemporary Ensemble is accompanied primarily by piano and guitar and sings music from the contemporary repertoire.
The Sunday 9:30 a.m. Ensemble is accompanied by organ and pia | |
