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Spiritual
Life and Liturgy Commission
319-848-4223
Brian Dake,
chair
Regular
meeting time: 1st Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM
Overview
The purpose of the
Spiritual Life and Liturgy Commission Commission is to encourage proper worship as
a community, according to the magisterium of the Church, by invoking the
Holy Spirit at all times, and to help nurture the spiritual growth of
each individual member of the community, so our lives will bear witness
to the world of the presence of Christ in us.
The functions of the
Commission are:
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Identify the
spiritual-growth needs of all parish members
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Assess the
effectiveness of all present parish programs and organizations in
deepening the spiritual life of the parish, and to assist them in
developing a sense of mission.
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Provide opportunities
for the spiritual growth of parishioners through retreats, days of
renewal, preparation for the reception of the sacraments, small
study/prayer groups, etc.
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Promote the
development of church ministries, both ordained and lay, identifying
people qualified for various ministries and providing training for
the various ministries of the parish, e.g., cantors, ministers of
hospitality, lectors, etc.
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Coordinate and
schedule the activities of all parish liturgical ministries
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Implement the
liturgical guidelines issued by the Archdiocesan Office of Worship.
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To be informed about
the various programs of spiritual growth available in the
Archdiocese, and to evaluate their potential for renewal in the
parish, e.g., LAVEN, Christian Experience Weekend, RENEW, parish
RENEWAL, TEC, etc.
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