- Stewards of Liturgy
Liturgy is our work as the people of God, that we are nourished, fed and then sent to proclaim the Gospel. - Altar Servers
Altar servers serve in teams, most are families. We also have couples and unrelated individuals (including children and young adults) who work as server teams. - Christian Funeral Ministry
Provides parish support and healing at a time of loss. This ministry extends the hand of our loving God at a time of need. - Eucharistic Ministers
To help our Eucharistic Liturgy truly be a work of the people, dedicated men and woman come forward to help in the distribution of communion and stand as an outward sign of our baptismal calling to serve. - Liturgical Environment Ministry
The Liturgical Environment Ministry helps create a prayerful environment to draw the community into deeper awareness of God through creation. - Ministry of the Word - Lectors
Lectors bring the living Word of God to the assembled faith community. When the Scriptures are proclaimed in the midst of the Church, God himself is nurturing His people. - Music Ministry
Music is a very important part of our worship. Music provides us an avenue to the sacred and opens our heart to be formed by God.
Stewards of Liturgy
Facilitator: Cheryl Magner • Phone: 858-271-7250 • Email: jrmagner@sbcglobal.net
It is precisely through our Eucharistic and sacramental celebrations that the vast majority of Catholics and interested non-Catholics come into contact with the faith and teaching of the Church. Liturgy is our work as the people of God, that we are nourished, fed and then sent to proclaim the Gospel.
Mission and Purpose
Our core purpose is to fulfill the mission of the parish by helping the community to celebrate Christ ever-present among us, in the Sunday Eucharist and in all forms of liturgy and prayer.
We hope to foster continuing spiritual growth and a deeper understanding of our faith and traditions through the way we plan liturgies, so that we can go out and share God's love with others.
Skills Needed
It is helpful to have an understanding of liturgy and a willingness to learn how to create a prayerful environment.
Meetings
When: Second Thursday of the month
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Ministry Center /Trinity Room
Altar Servers
Facilitator: Bill and Jeanne Bernard•858-549-0979
Altar servers serve in teams, most are families. We also have couples and unrelated individuals (including children and young adults) who work as server teams.
Mission and Purpose
Our purpose is to assist the celebrant during Sunday mass and special liturgies. Altar servers also work with the liturgy coordinator for each mass to help set up for mass and assist after mass with the clearing of the items used during the liturgy.
Skills Needed
Interest in assisting at Mass, availability to assist once every four or five weeks. Willingness to dress and participate in a reverent fashion. Some knowledge of the Order of the Mass is very helpful.
Training
Training is provided as needed for new servers, and special liturgical seasons may have short training sessions.
Ministry of Consolation
Facilitator: Jeannine Sullivan • Phone: 858-689-1285 • Email: pcsjfs@earthlink.net
Provides parish support and healing at a time of loss. This ministry extends the hand of our loving God at a time of need.
Mission and Purpose
The Christian Funeral Ministry is a care giving group of believers dedicated to the needs of family and friends when they have suffered the loss of a loved one. This ministry is among the first hands to reach out and help others of our community at a difficult time.
The Funeral Ministry includes:
- Meeting with family in preparing the Funeral Liturgy.
- Participating in the celebration of the Funeral Liturgy Greeters, Eucharistic Ministers, Servers and Lectors).
- Providing hospitality support for a reception, if requested.
- Providing follow-up and support to the deceased's family.
Eucharistic Ministers
Facilitator: Greg Tom • Phone: 858-271-9490 • Email: gtom@san.rr.com
To help our Eucharistic Liturgy truly be a work of the people, dedicated men and woman come forward to help in the distribution of communion and stand as an outward sign of our baptismal calling to serve.
Mission and Purpose
They are dedicated to serving Christ through bringing “food for the journey” to our community at Mass, to the sick and homebound. In turn, they are blessed through the revelation of Christ's presence in each person with whom we share the Eucharist.
Training
There is a one-day diocesan training for new Eucharistic Ministers, which is offered twice a year. There is also an in parish training to familiarize new EM's with liturgical procedures in our parish.
Skills Needed
A Eucharistic Minister must be a confirmed Catholic at least sixteen years old and willing to be immersed in the life of the parish.
Time Required
Eucharistic Ministers are assigned two or three times a month at the parishioners preferred Mass. Holy Days and Seasonal Masses are by sign up.
Liturgical Environment Ministry
Facilitator: Judy Cottel • Phone: 858-578-1082 • Email: judy@cottel.net
The Liturgical Environment Ministry helps create a prayerful environment to draw the community into deeper awareness of God through creation. These stewards plan and coordinates the floral and plant arrangements as well as other decorations of the church during the different liturgical seasons.
Mission and Purpose
Environment is the creation and implementation of a meaningful worship place with God. God created us to experience him with all of our senses. The environment of our worship space should reflect the prayerfulness and sacredness of being in union with God. Each liturgical season is meant to help us encounter Christ along life’s ever changing journey. The environment in which we encounter Christ can help us become more aware of His presence. Colors, shapes, sounds, smells, live plants or dried branches set the tone and help us enter into that inner place where we meet God. It all involves research, planning and organizing in conjunction with the Liturgy.
Skills Needed
Enjoy creating a beautiful place inside the church and a willingness to work with others and not be afraid of getting your hands dirty.
Time Required
Liturgical Seasons – 4 to 6 hours each weekend
Holy Days – 2 or less hours
Can’t volunteer full-time? We welcome seasonal help with small or one-time tasks.
Ministry of the Word - Lectors
Facilitator: Terry Poletto • Phone: 858-536-8737 • Email: tpoletto@san.rr.com
Lectors bring the living Word of God to the assembled faith community. When the Scriptures are proclaimed in the midst of the Church, God himself is nurturing His people.
Mission and Purpose
This ministry is as rewarding for the lector as it is for the parish community. People's lives are changed for the better when they come to understand God's Word in a new way due to the spirituality and skill of a Minister of the Word. God's Word has power, but must have a voice to proclaim it.
Training
One-on-one or small group session to familiarize the lector with liturgical procedures and to offer coaching and practice on reading skills is provided. The Diocese of San Diego also offers lector training that is recommended.
Skills Needed
A Love of the Word (scripture) and a good reading voice. Experience with public speaking helps, but isn't necessary.
Music Ministry
Facilitator: Tim Hilgeman • Phone: 858-653-3583 • Email: thilgeman@stgg.org
Music is a very important part of our worship. Music provides us an avenue to the sacred and opens our heart to be formed by God.
Mission and Purpose
Our music ministry provides musical direction for liturgies and brings together parishioners who share a passion for music. All are invited to join the Choirs of Saint Gregory the Great. New adult, teen and child members are always welcome. Tap into your spiritual talents and join us by filling our beautiful church building with the sound of song and music. Singing is praying twice. We have hearts that sing and we lovingly welcome any instruments to accompany them. Do you play an instrument?
COME JOIN US!
Rehearsal Schedule
Skills Needed
A love for music and a willingness to lift your voice in praise and worship.