Readers

 
Readers are privileged to proclaim the Word of God to the assembly. Among many contributions to the liturgy, the Second Vatican Council invited laity into liturgical ministry. Since the 1960s lay men and women have proclaimed the Scripture.  Readers commit themselves to the preparation that enables the Scriptures to become the living Word of God. We are all called to allow the Word to open our hearts to the transforming power of God.  Before we can do that, readers must help us to hear it.
Readers rehearse the text, using a workbook. It prepares them to proclaim the Word, pronounce difficult words and to put proper emphasis on the proclamation.  The workbook helps the reader identify who is speaking in the passage and what their emotion is. This preparation helps our assemblies experience the beauty of the Sacred Scripture.  Each reader gets assigned approximately 6 or 7 masses in a three month time span.  We welcome you to join us as a regularly scheduled Reader or a backup to assist during vacations or health/family needs.