St. Joseph's Catholic Church

10 H. Putnam Rd. Ext. Charlton, MA

Rev. Robert Grattaroti, Pastor
Rev. Charles Monroe, Senior Priest

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The purpose of the Lector in the celebration of the Mass is to proclaim God's Word from Sacred Scripture to the assembled faith community. Being a lector is more than reading. Lectors speak the Word of God in their liturgical responsibility. This ministry involves studying, preparing, practicing, and gaining an understanding of God's Word that needs to be transferred to the assembly in a clear and understandable manner. The vital role of the lector is to communicate the depth and importance of the scriptures that are read from the Lectionary.
Lectors may also be asked to fulfill other responsibilities such as proclaiming the Responsorial Psalm and reciting the Gospel Acclamation in the absence of the Choir. The Lector also reads the Prayers of the Faithful in the absence of the Deacon.

A Eucharistic Minister is a parishioner, selected by the Pastor and mandated by the Bishop, who serves, distributes, and administers the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ during the Holy Communion or Eucharist of the Church Service. In the Catholic Mass, they are referred to more accurately as “Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion” (the “ordinary” minister being the priest celebrant).
Eucharistic Ministers are called not only to minister the Body and Blood of Christ, but to have and maintain a strong faith, a sense of awe, and an inclusiveness of others as the foundation for their ministry. The ministers accomplish this by strengthening their faith from within and sharing it with the faithful at communion time. Eucharistic Ministers must be comfortable in establishing a relationship with each communicant in what is most likely the most intimate moment in the liturgy.
Eucharistic Ministers are also asked to bring Holy Communion to people within the parish community who are sick and/or homebound. The experience in bringing the Body of Christ to others, who can not attend mass due to illness or other limitations, is truly a gift from God.