Liturgy and Music Ministries

This category includes organizations that provide support to worship events at St. Luke's.

Altar Servers

Altar Servers are the boys and girls of the parish who serve at the altar during Liturgical services. Boys and girls in grades five and above are eligible to become altar servers. Contact Arthurine Gussie, 291-1654 or gusart@rocketmail.com.

Cantors

Cantors lead the gathered assembly in sung praise during the liturgical services. For more information contact Renae Szymczak at 443-534-2454 or renae_toney@yahoo.com

Children's Choir

The Children's Choir rehearses and prepares for the annual Children's Christmas Liturgies. Contact Beth Zerkowski, Director, at 683-0950 or bethzerk@gmail.com.

Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)

CLOW (Children's Liturgy of the Word) is a celebration of the Liturgy of the Word designed especially for children ages 4 to 6. After the opening prayer during Mass, the children are invited to the CLOW classroom in the back of the church with a trained Catechist and Assistant. There they hear the gospel in age-appropriate form. Then a fun, interactive discussion takes place. The CLOW Leader asks the children questions and how the gospel applies to their lives. The latter part is spend doing a fun craft or activity. We sing, play games for interactive learning of the gospel and we do role-plays as well. The children are encouraged to go back and share with their loved ones what they learned in CLOW. Parents are always welcome to come in with their young ones. Children's Liturgy of the Word takes place at the 11:00am Mass every Sunday. Registration is not required. We are always looking for Leaders and Assistants for our Ministry! For more information please contact Julie Waite at (904) 424-8850 or julie.d.waite@gmail.com.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist the celebrant during Mass by distributing Holy Communion under both species to the congregation and by bringing Holy Communion to our homebound and hospitalized parishioners. This ministry is open to all parishioners who are at least 16 years of age, have been confirmed, attend Mass regularly, and have no impediments in receiving the sacraments. Our ministers receive training and support in accordance with Diocesan guidelines. Any parishioner wishing to become an EM should contact the parish office. Please view the upcoming schedule for May/June/July and read the instructions for cleaning vessels. For more information, contact Maureen Bella, 282-4472 or eomhc@stlukesparish.org.

Greeters

Greeters smile and give a warm welcome to all who come into St. Luke’s Church. This greeting should make all who come to mass feel welcome and want to return. Greeters may be a family or individual, and they should arrive 20 minutes before the mass of their choice. For more information contact Joan McClain at 406-2718 or joanmc36@comcast.net.

Lectors

Lectors are parishioners who proclaim the Word of God at weekday and Sunday Liturgies. Contact Tara Biggs at 282-0626 or saintlukelectors@gmail.com.

Music Ministry

Do you love music? Do you love to sing or play an instrument? Let your prayer find your voice by joining the Music Ministry. Previous training or experience is not necessary. The music ministers for the 8:15 Mass meet on Thursdays at 7:00pm and the ministers for the 11:00 Mass meet on Wednesdays at 7:00pm for a spiritual and fun rehearsal. Please contact Renae Szymczak for additional information at 282-0439 x142 or renae@stlukesparish.org. “Singing is for the one who loves”, St. Augustine

Ushers

Ushers help create an atmosphere of hospitality and friendliness while maintaining orderly behavior during the Liturgical services. For more information contact Joe Scott at 282-9209 or jgs32068@bellsouth.net.