Hospitality Ministers
Transfiguration takes great pride in offering a warm sense of
hospitality. The more than 50 men, women, boys and girls who greet
friends and visitors alike as we enter and take leave of this holy
place 'set the stage' for all that follows. Though hospitality
ministers handle money and bulletins, raffle tickets and car keys,
it is, in actuality, a 'people' job. The basic requirements are a
warm handshake and a genuine smile.
For more information, please contact Donna Bennett at 651-735-1592.
Servers and Sacristans
Servers and Sacristans are responsible for preparing the table for
worship and assisting the priest or deacon with vessels, books,
incense or any of the multitude of items we use at worship. The
ministry of server is open to boys and girls fifth grade and older.
Training is provided.
The ministry of sacristan is for adults and includes careful
tracking of the number of communicants at each mass to insure that
"all will be fed". They also serve as Eucharistic ministers when we
need an extra hand. In addition, many assist at funerals.
For more information, please contact Joyce Windsperger-Rubio at
651-501-2224 or
jrubio@tranny.org
Lectors
The lector is, in essence, the voice of God. He or she is charged
with the task of proclaiming with dignity and reverence the sacred
scripture. Initial training and a yearly update are provided for all
lectors.
For more information, please contact Janet Rogalla at 651-735-3406.
Eucharistic Ministry
The Eucharistic Minister is charged with the task of sharing the
"Body of Christ" at Mass. It is a three-year commitment. Individuals
are asked to commit to a Mass time and then are scheduled to serve
every third week. Basic requirements: you must be 16 years of age,
confirmed, and a practicing Catholic.
For more information, please contact Joyce Windsperger-Rubio at
651-501-2224 or
jrubio@tranny.org
Presider
Leading communion services, liturgies of the Word, evening prayer,
and wake services is not limited to the ordained. Significant
training is involved to prepare for this important task.
For more information, please contact Joyce Windsperger-Rubio at
651-501-2224 or
jrubio@tranny.org
Church
Environment
Hanging banners, watering plants, swaying poles, making vestments,
calligraphy, cleaning the church, carrying candles – there are a
multitude of opportunities to share your gifts and become involved.
Contact Sharon Guthrie for more information at (651) 739-9218.
Music Ministry
Transfiguration has a well-established music ministry that includes
a singing assembly and gifted sung-prayer leaders. In addition to
cantors and accompanists we have four choirs:
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10:30 a.m. senior choir; a SATB ensemble that rehearses
Thursdays from 7 – 9 p.m. and sings at 10:30 a.m. Mass.
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5:00 p.m.; a SATB ensemble that rehearses at 4 p.m.
before Saturday evening Mass.
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Children's choir, open to children third grade and older;
rehearses Saturday mornings and sings approximately once a
month.
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Funeral choir; rehearses first Friday of the month at 10:15
a.m. Sings whenever God calls one of God’s own home as well as
for special liturgies throughout the year.
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Instrumentalists are used according to schedule and talents.
Transposing is not a requirement.
For more information or to participate, please contact Joyce
Windsperger-Rubio at 651-501-2224 or
jrubio@tranny.org
