Worship

Our worship space is simple and light-filled, focusing attention on the action of the liturgy. The environment is enhanced for special seasons, feasts and other occasions (such as Black Catholic Family Month in November).

St. Anthony’s cantors serve an important role in St. Anthony’s worship. They animate and augment the song of the assembly – the primary music ministers at worship. Our cantors attend two training sessions a year focused on liturgical understanding and vocal technique. While some are also accomplished soloists, they are all aware of their very special role in the service of the liturgy.

“The Body of Christ.” “The Blood of Christ.” With these simple words, Eucharistic Ministers share in the deepest sense of Communion – uniting the members of the community by sharing in the presence of Jesus in the consecrated bread and wine and in us as we share this holy meal. 

There are moments when we are privileged to share occasions of deep emotion and grace, and assisting the bereaved in planning a funeral liturgy is one of the most powerful of these times. Members of the Bereavement Team walk with the grieving through the sorrow of loss into the peace that we reach through the funeral liturgy. Members of the Bereavement Team are available to assist a family in planning the funeral service when there has been a death in the family.

Lectors volunteer for the honor of proclaiming the Word of God at Sunday Eucharist and other liturgies. They bring the Word alive as we, like the early followers, hear the Word from human voices.

Every detail of our worship is important, and the efforts of our church cleaners are one of the unseen but important ministries in our parish. They maintain the beauty of our worship space by keeping it spic and span.

Serving at Mass is a ministry open to nearly all ages. Anyone fourth grade through retirement age is welcome to assist the presider after a brief training session.