Stewardship of Prayer Ministries



League of the Sacred Heart

Prayer is the primary aim of the League. On the first Friday of the month, members of the League attend Mass and, on those afternoons, gather in the Parish Center Reception Room for a short meeting and prayer. Membership is open to everyone.  Time commitment is usually 2-3 hours per month. 
 

Men's Group

This is a call for all men, regardless of where you are on the spiritual Richter scale, to come for a new beginning, or a booster shot, or a new perspective. How can you better understand the unique being that you are, your relationship to the One who created you, and what  you need to relate well to others in your life?

There are all kinds of groups and organizations to provide for your physical, economic and sporting needs, but what about your spiritual needs? If the needs of your spirit are not met all else will be empty and unfulfilled.

Any man reading this is invited to be in the vanguard of something that can make a difference in your life, the life of your family and the life of Holy Rosary. Take this step and experience the difference as God will not be outdone.


 
Holy Rosary Young Adults

The Young Adult Group at Holy Rosary is a community of young people that meet once every month. Our meetings focus is on deepening our understanding of the Catholic Church.  We come from different backgrounds with the age range of  20 to 39 years, yet we are united in the hope of living out and actively participating in our Catholic faith. This is done in a variety of ways: reading scriptures, listening to prominent Catholic speakers, debating Church Teachings in relationship to political issues, and of course sharing our own faith journey.  We also make time to eat a meal together and do recreational activities with other young adult groups in the Archdiocese of Seattle. Click HERE for more information. 
 

Women's Spirituality Group

The Women’s Spirituality Group is a community of women of all ages, who come together on Wednesday evenings to pray, share faith and build fellowship and community.  We select books or other materials designed to explore and deepen our spirituality.  Our focus is on sharing our spirituality rather than engaging in a book review, Bible study, or Religious Education.  Anyone thirsting for a fuller and more intimate understanding of one’s spirituality and relationship with Jesus is welcome to attend.   You do not need to be a member of Holy Rosary Parish.  All women are welcome.  Time commitment:  Varies
 

PRAYER—LITURGY

Altar Servers

Altar Servers actively participate in the Mass by helping during the liturgy. They are responsible for assisting the priests and Eucharistic ministers when they are at the altar.   Pope John Paul II proclaimed: “Commitment to the altar is not only a duty but a great honor, a true holy service.”

Our youngest altar servers are in the 5th grade, but we also have quite a few who are adults! Daily Mass is another area of opportunity. We do a group training once a year and offer special trainings as needed.  Time commitment varies and is linked to Mass.
 

Eucharistic Ministers

This special ministry gives you the opportunity to share the Body and the Blood of Christ with your fellow parishioners. With prayerful reflection before the Mass, this special one-on-one ministry lets you greet each person and share the Body and Blood of Christ.   It is an exchange of faith.  This ministry is wonderful because God’s presence is truly alive! It also allows people to participate more fully in the Mass, and it does not involve extra time outside of Mass.

Anyone who is a confirmed Catholic may become a Eucharistic minister. It involves a one hour initial training session. Eucharistic Ministers are scheduled for approximately one weekend Mass each month. Schedules are done on a quarterly basis and we do our best to accommodate special requests. Time commitment: 1-2 hours per month, while at Mass
 

Lectors

Lectors are responsible for proclaiming the Word of God during liturgies. Lectors know that when they read from the lectionary (the book containing the Scriptures) they are reading God’s Word given to all faithful people. In preparing to read at Mass, lectors have taken the time to hear anew old words, to let the images of Scripture reflect and mingle with their lives. They know how to communicate their passion for God’s Word with the people in the assembly of the church.

Lectors minister the Word of God approximately once a month. There are training sessions to learn how to not just read, but to proclaim, the Scriptures, so that life may truly be given to God’s Word. After the training, there are 3 auditions, so that lectors may learn how to read well at mass. Feedback is given after each audition. After the auditions, the hopeful lector may then be invited to commit her- or himself to the ministry.   Commitment time varies and is linked to Mass.

 
Lay Presiders

In the absence of a priest there may still be a celebration of the Eucharist  led by lay persons. Faithful Catholic men and women may become  lay presiders. These services are composed of the Liturgy of the Word, during which time the lay presider leads the assembly in a reflection of the Scriptures. The Liturgy of the Eucharist is then celebrated with hosts consecrated at previous Masses.
The ministry of lay presider requires special training. You will learn to give Scripture reflections after the Gospel is proclaimed. You will also learn how to lead the celebration of Communion. Time commitment: Varies but usually at least once per month.



Sacristan

If the Eucharistic Liturgy on weekends can be compared to a divine drama, then the “stage” must be set up with the necessary “props” to signify the Divine Action that is being performed with the People of God. That is the simple, yet rewarding, ministry of the Sacristan. Bread and wine for the Eucharistic Meal, bowls and cups to contain them; books marked for the proper readings and prayers – all must be readied. Lights, microphones, and the heating system must be adjusted. At the end of one Mass, the “stage” needs to be reset for the next Mass. Properly done, the sacristan is transparent to the Assembly. Yet the ministry demands knowledge of liturgy and dedication to arrive on time to do the duties of this ministry completely.  Duties include opening the Church and closing up afterwards.  Time commitment:  Approximately 2 hours 1 or 2 weekends per month and is linked to Mass.