Altar Servers
The Altar Server Ministry embraces all people of the parish who have received First Communion, encouraging participation in the liturgies as Gift/Cross Bearers and Altar Servers. This ministry provides an opportunity to grow in understanding of and respect for the celebration of the Eucharist through fuller participation. All, including adults, are encouraged to join.
Contact: John Ruby - 703-914-1415, jlruby@hotmail.com
Art & Environment
This ministry is responsible for the design and selection of materials, and the construction of vestments, altar and ambo cloths, banners, and other artistic decorations appropriate to the liturgical seasons of the Church Year. This ministry is also responsible for the proper decorating of the sanctuary and church for weddings and funerals, as well as for Sunday and Holy Day liturgies. Additionally, this ministry tends to the selection, ordering, care and feeding of sanctuary flowers and plants. Tasteful, creative ideas, reflecting the ethnic diversity of our community and the guidelines established in Environment and Art in Catholic Worship form the basis for all planning. Two levels of commitment are available with this ministry: assisting during the seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter, or lending your liturgical expertise and artistic skills throughout the year.
Contact: Christina Kozyn - 703-892-2197, ckozyn@gmail.com
Communion Ministers
Mandated by the Bishop for a term of five years, these parishioners distribute the Sacred Body and Blood of Christ at the Liturgy and to our homebound, ill and hospitalized parishioners. Diocesan training, which is required, is offered each spring. Typically, ministers are scheduled once or twice a month to serve at Mass. Though full participation in this ministry comes only by way of the Bishop's mandate, interested people may begin with visits to the homebound, offering company or reading material.
Contact: Ken Naser - 703-370-3278, kcnaser@comcast.net
Communion Minister Schedule
Lectors
In its publication, Introduction to the Order of Mass, the Bishops' Committee on the Liturgy explains that "in proclaiming the word of God, lectors exercise their responsibility in the liturgical celebration. God speaks to the faithful through them, and the effectiveness of their proclamation of God's word depends significantly on their conviction, preparation and delivery." Lectors are given training at the parish. While they are not required to be eloquent speakers, the very nature of this ministry calls forward those who can speak/read effectively in public and who are willing to commit themselves to careful preparation. Lectors are scheduled to read approximately once every other month.
Contact: Cecilia Braveboy - 703-979-5389, jisaac3@verizon.net
Lector Schedule
Mass Coordinators
Mass Coordinators assist in ensuring that the logistical details for our Eucharistic celebrations are met. They are scheduled once per month at the Mass they usually attend. Mass Coordinators receive an orientation and training so they are able to provide assistance to visiting celebrants, answer questions and locate items. Their function is one of oversight rather than to serve in the roles of liturgical ministers. Mass Coordinators help to ensure that the gathering of God's people is celebrated well.
Contact: Kevin Curtin - 703-461-3082, kevincurtin@verizon.net
Music Ministry
The Music Ministry consists of six choirs "making a joyful noise unto the Lord."
- Saturday Vigil Mass Choir - The sung prayer at the 5:30 pm Vigil Mass consists of contemporary and traditional music, and is led by a choir accompanied by piano and guitars. Rehearsals are held in the church on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 PM. New members are always welcome!
Contact: Director Kevin Curtin - 703-461-3082, kevincurtin@verizon.net
- 8 AM Sunday Mass - The sung prayer at our earliest morning Mass consists of contemporary, traditional, and gospel music.
Contact: Director Jill Staudt - jllstaudt@gmail.com
- 9:30 AM Gospel Choir - The 9:30 AM Sunday Gospel Choir embraces all people and strives to be exemplary of the church's cultural diversity. Under the direction of pianist and Director, George Ainsley Stewart, the choir enhances liturgical celebrations and community events through song. Its repertoire includes gospel, contemporary, anthems, sign language and Spanish. In all its activities, the Gospel Choir endeavors to joyfully and effectively meet the call of the Church. New members are always welcome. Rehearsals are each Tuesday at 6:45 PM in the church.
Contact: Director George Stewart - 202-283-3546, gcsmusic@msn.com
Contact: President Alice Lockett - 703-567-3430, Alice.Lockett@fns.usda.gov
- 11:15 AM Contemporary Music Choir - The Contemporary Music Choir supports the 11:15 AM liturgy with a variety of musical styles, emphasizing the gospel message of social justice and world communion. Sung prayer includes an eclectic mix of contemporary liturgical folk music, bilingual songs from around the world, and traditional hymns. All instruments are welcome - supported primarily by guitar, piano, flute, drums, and hand percussion. The group strives to be a spirited and compassionate community that supports each other and radiates the joy of God's message through song at Mass. Rehearsal is scheduled every Sunday morning at 10:15 AM in the Ministry Center Founders Room and Tuesday evenings at 8:00 PM in the church. New members are always welcome.
Contact: Co-Directors Mike Hanna - 703-685-2053, HannaKM@bv.com,
Katie McNerney - 703-931-0131, katieandmike@juno.com
Tom Leckey - 703-521-3478, theleckeys@verizon.net
- 1 PM Spanish Choir - This choir is an integral part of the 1:00 PM Sunday liturgy. The music has a folk-popular flavor and is sung by a choir accompanied by guitars and percussion. More musicians and singers are always welcome. Rehearsals are scheduled Thursday evenings at 7:30 PM in the Parish Office Building Discussion Room.
Contact: Director Morena Panozo - 703-379-8950, morenapanozo@hotmail.com
- 6 PM Young Adults Choir - Formed in December 2010, the sung prayer led by this group of youthful musicians is contemporary and lively. Musicians and vocalists 40 years and younger are encouraged to join.
Contact: Director Andrew Curtin - 703-217-3352, kacurt@gmail.com
Ushers/Greeters
The members of this ministry warmly welcome all as we gather to begin our liturgical celebrations. The Ushers/Greeters distribute bulletins, assist with seating logistics, and take up the offertory collection at all liturgies. If you enjoy making others truly welcome, this ministry is for you. Training provided. New Ministers of Hospitality are always needed.
Contact:
Jeannette Gantz - 703-979-5580, jgantzdaly@olqpva.org
Ginny Franco, vfranco1@verizon.net
Worship Committee
This committee assists the pastor in planning the community's various liturgical celebrations throughout the year. It acts under the guidance of the pastor and in compliance with The General Instruction of the Roman Missal, The General Norms for the Liturgical Year and the Calendar, and the Ordo established for the Diocese of Arlington. The committee is composed of representatives of various parish ministries including, but not limited to, Communion Ministers, Music Ministry, Lectors, Ushers/Greeters, the Art and Environment Committee, the Sacristan, Religious Education, Youth Ministry, Baptismal Preparation, and the RCIA Program. The committee meets on a regular basis to reflect on and prepare the liturgical life of our faith community. Parish members with particular interest and/or expertise in liturgy are always welcome.
Contact: Kevin Curtin - 703-461-3082, kevincurtin@verizon.net
OLQP Funeral Ministry
The Funeral Ministry has two teams, the liturgy planning team and the hospitality team.
Liturgy Planning Team: This team assists families in planning liturgies (i.e., vigils, funeral Masses, memorial services), helping them in choosing songs and readings, in contacting musicians, and in providing lectors, ushers and Communion ministers for the Mass. Volunteer Mass Coordinators are currently being recruited; training provided.
Contact: Christina Kozyn - 703-892-2197, ckozyn@gmail.com
Hospitality Team: This team assists families with repasts/receptions
at OLQP following funerals. No food is provided; rather the team oversees the set-up and clean-up of reception space. Team members are on hand to help receive food before and during the funeral. At present, we are seeking team members for this important aspect of the funeral ministry. We would like to have up to three teams who can serve on a rotating basis.
Interim contact: Christina Kozyn - 703-892-2197, ckozyn@gmail.com
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