Upload
robert-barden
View
67
Download
0
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Ministers of the WordFormation Workshop
Today We Will– Review the parish vision and
implementation strategies
– Reflect on the Mass and how we as ministers deepen people’s faith through the Liturgy of the Word
– Review Mass procedures
The MassEmmausNehemiah Justin Martyr
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_supper_at_Emmaus.jpg
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Justin_Martyr.jpghttp://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Prophet_nehemiah.jpg
The MassEmmausNehemiah Justin Martyr
− Assembly
− Leader (Ezra)
− Prayer and blessing
− Disciples walking
− Jesus joins them
− Gather on Sunday
The Introductory Rites
The MassEmmausNehemiah Justin Martyr
− Reading
− Giving the Sense
− Reaction to Scripture
− Speak of happenings
− Jesus explains in light of Old Testament
− Readings
− Explanation
− All pray
The Liturgy of the Word
The MassEmmausNehemiah Justin Martyr
− Sent to share a meal
− Break bread
− Bread, wine, water
− Prayer
− Eucharist
− Collection
The Liturgy of the Eucharist
The MassEmmausNehemiah Justin Martyr
− Send a portion to less fortunate
− Return to Jerusalem to proclaim Good News
− Communion of Sick
− Caring for those in need
The Concluding Rites
Proclaiming the Word at Mass
Preparation– Use the Break Open
the Word book provided
– Take time to reflect– Read all three readings– Let God speak to you
through the Scripture– Specific preparation
sessions may be required on occasion
Before Mass– Organise a swap or replacement if you cannot
serve when rostered on– Arrive in plenty of time to prepare yourself– Readers ensure the Lectionary is on the ambo– Commentators ensure their microphone is on– Readers have the Book of Gospels with them,
ready in the narthex– Commentators greet the assembly with a short
introduction
Entrance Procession– Reader processes
ahead of priest– Hold the book with
dignity and reverence
– Bow your head when the priest bows
– Place the Book of Gospels on the altar
Liturgy of the Word– Approach the ambo
with dignity and reverence
– Proclaim slowly, clearly and with life
– Give the assembly the moments of silence to reflect and allow words to penetrate
Liturgy of the Word– Commentator is in
position for the start of the Prayer of the Faithful
– Pause between the end of the intention and “Lord, hear us”
– Move the lectern away after the Prayer of the Faithful
After Mass Concludes– Leave the Lectionary and commentator’s
folder where they can be easily located
- Ambo or commentator’s lectern, or,- Work sacristy