The Lector Ministry at St. Raphael's is comprised of 46 individuals who have a deep appreciation of scripture, understand the great importance of it in our liturgies and enjoy proclaiming the Word of the Lord to their spiritual brothers and sisters in the parish Community of St. Raphael.
Mary Ann Neuman is the coordinator for the Lector Ministry. If you are interested in becoming a Reader you may contact Mary Ann through the Parish Office or check the "Lector" category when the Time, Talent and Treasure census is taken each fall.
Usually 2 orientation sessions are held each year for interested new Readers. Qualities we look for in a Reader are:
We especially welcome family Lector teams (husband-wife, parent-child, brother-sister, etc). Lectors are usually scheduled to read 2-4 times within a several month schedule. We try to honor preferences for "favorite" mass, but Lectors should be flexible in serving when needed. If they have a schedule conflict, Readers are instructed to call others on the roster to swap or sub. No-shows are not acceptable. Usually two lectors are scheduled for each mass. They share the reading and announcement duties.
Contact Mary Ann Neuman if you would like more information about the Lector group.
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