Readers

God himself is speaking to his people through the Scriptures. Readers proclaim these Scripture readings at daily, weekend, and funeral, and wedding Masses.  Preparation should be spiritual, scriptural, and practical. Spiritual preparation involves prayer over the text and reflection on its message. Scriptural preparation involves understanding the text. Practical preparation involves mastering difficult words, learning the right pronunciations, and practicing the delivery of the text aloud. Such preparation is necessary so that the faithful can understand God’s message.

Interested parishioners should contact the Parish Office. This ministry is open to men, women, and youth.  Reading practice can be coordinated with a Sacristan or another Reader. Reader workbooks are available to coach and explain the weekly scripture readings. Readers are assigned to a particular church and scheduled once or twice per month.