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Liturgy
& Worship
Altar/ Youth Servers
The Youth Server Ministry embraces all young 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 are encouraged to join.
Contact Frank Finamore: frank@cal.org
Contact Mark Felipe: 703-845-5647, mdtat@verizon.net
Altar Server
 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, as well as compliance with 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. We are currently seeking support
members for this ministry.
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 a minimum of twice a month
to serve at Mass, and assigned to regularly visit one homebound,
ill or hospitalized parishioner. 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
Bishop’s 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 Martha Johnson: 703-548-5586,
johnson.martha@gmail.com
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 Worship Committee Chair, Kevin Curtin: 703-461-3082,
kevincurtin@verizon.net
Music Ministry
The Music Ministry consists of six choirs “making a
joyful noise unto the Lord.”
6 PM Saturday Vigil Mass Choir
–The sung prayer at the 6 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 –Ms.
Harriette Baily-Cain leads the parish congregation in song
with gospel and traditional music.
Contact Harriette Bailey-Cain: 703-968-9205
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, George.L.Stewart@irs.gov
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 Parish Office Building
Discussion Room and Tuesday evening at 7:30 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,
Monica Perz-Waddington: 703-822-0679, monica@monicaperz.com
1 PM Vibrant Hispanic Liturgical
Music -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
Ushers/Greeters
The members of this ministry warmly welcomes 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.
Contact Sheila Betit: 703-241-8443, sabetit@comcast.net
Usher Schedule
Worship Committee
This committee is responsible for 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 bi-monthly 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 Co-Chair Kevin Curtin: 703-461-3082, kevincurtin@verizon.net
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