Lectors

The Lectors at Good Shepherd are all volunteers who share their love and understanding of scripture with the congregation. After a training program, they are included in a rotation of assignments for reading lessons and leading prayers at weekend, Holy Day, and special Feast Day Masses. The public reading of scripture is a way to bear witness to the faith and to feel part of the life and worship of our community.

For more information on becoming a lector, please contact Mr. Joseph Bruno for English speakers at joseph_bruno@msn.com and Deacon Antonio Guzman for Spanish speakers at aguz1955@aol.com

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

In every celebration of the Eucharist, there should be a sufficient number of ministers of Holy Communion so that it may be distributed in a reverent and orderly manner. Bishops, priests and deacons distribute Holy Communion in virtue of their office as ordinary ministers of the Body and Blood of the Lord. (1) When the size of the congregation or the incapacity of the bishop, priest, or deacon requires it, the celebrant may be assisted by other bishops, priests, or deacons. If such ordinary ministers of Holy Communion are not present, “the priest may call upon extraordinary ministers to assist him, i.e., duly instituted acolytes or even other faithful who have been deputed for this purpose. In case of necessity, the priest may also depute suitable faithful for this single occasion. For more information on becoming an extraordinary minister, please contact Mr. Joseph Bruno for English speakers at joseph_bruno@msn.com and Deacon Antonio Guzman for Spanish speakers at aguz1955@aol.com