Liturgical Ministries

Music Ministry

Our choir is an integral part of our worship experience, leading us in prayer through music at Mass, Taize, and in other events. We are always looking for pianists and those who play other instruments to accompany our singers. Previous experience is not required. The choir rehearses on Thursdays at 8pm and an hour before Masses on Sundays (9:30am and 7:30pm) in Manning Chapel.

Coordinators: Tomislav Ladika GS, Christina Cozzetto '10, & Katie Paniszyn '11

Lectors

Lectors read the Old & New Testament readings and the Prayers of the Faithful at Sunday Masses. Training is providedand ministers are scheduled on a rotating basis throughout the year. You must be a Confirmed Catholic to serve as lector.

Coordinators: Kristine Villegas '11 & Ezinne Ihenachor '12

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

EM'sserve the altar and help distribute communion during Sunday Masses. Training is provided and ministers are scheduled on a rotating basisthroughout the year. You must also be Confirmed to serve as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion.

Coordinator: MariaLisa Itzoe '12

Sacristans

Sacristans prepare the chapel for Mass by setting up the chalices, patens, linens, icons, books, etc. They also put everything away after Mass. Training is provided and ministers are scheduled on a rotating basis throughout the year.

Coordinator: Andrew Leber '12

Hospitality

Hospitality ministers pick up the bagels and orange juice for fellowship after Mass and stand at the door to greet people as they arrive at the chapel. Ministers are scheduled on a rotating basis throughout the school year.

Coordinator: Allison Cook '11

Rosary

Rosary prayers are often scheduled on a regular basis during Lent or by student request. If you are interested in leading the rosary or participating, contact Jessica Faiz.

Taizé

Taize prayer is a short and ecumenical service of chant, psalms, silence and meditation in a dark, candlelit setting. Taize prayer takes place on Thursday nights at 7:30pm in Manning Chapel. Coordinators and singers are always needed. Please contact Jessica Faiz to participate or for more information or see www.taize.fr to learn more about this form of prayer. All are welcome!

Community Prayer

O God,

We ask you to send your Holy Spirit upon our Brown-RISD Catholic Community. Help us to be people of faith, who see your providence in the events of our lives. Grant us the virtue of hope, that we may have complete confidence in your faithfulness. Make us people of love, that we may love you in all and above all, and serve you in those we meet. Strengthen the faithful, encourage the wavering, lead home the wandering. Let us rejoice in the community of your Church. And keep us always faithful to the example and teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom be praise, glory, and thanksgiving to you forever and ever.

Amen.