Liturgy
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"The liturgy is the summit toward which the activity of the church is directed; at the same time it is the fount from which all the Church's power flows." Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, #10We invite all to actively participate in the beautiful liturgies offered at Our Lady of Victory Parish! Our parishioners active participation in the liturgy adds a powerful component to the personal encounter with Jesus that we experience in the Sacraments. All are welcome to join one of our liturgical ministries!
For additional information about one of the ministries below, contact Katie Jenkins ([email protected]), Director of Liturgy and Music. -
The Liturgy Committee convenes all the ministry heads of our liturgical ministries (EM’s, music, lectors, environment, etc.) to discuss and plan our services and Masses during the liturgical seasons.
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Greeters and Ushers assist in welcoming people as they come to Mass, direct people to come forward to receive communion, and take up the collections.
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Music is an essential part of offering the finest praise we can to our God. Music Ministry includes Cantors, Instrumentalists, Children's Choir, Youth Choir, Victory Choir, and Celebration Choir. For more information about any of our groups, visit our MUSIC page. -
The environment team decorates our worship space for the various seasons of the liturgical year.
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Altar servers help lead the assembly while assisting the Presider and other ministers during liturgy. Any member of the faithful who has received First Eucharist and is in 4th grade or older may train for this ministry.
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The Priest is the Ordinary Minister of the Eucharist. Extraordinary Ministers assist in the distribution of Holy Communion during Mass. EMs Must be fully initiated and 16 years of age or older.
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Lectors give voice to the word of God in our liturgies. Those with a love of scripture and the ability to proclaim it publicly are invited to train for this ministry. Must be fully initiated and 16 years of age or older.