Worship / Liturgia

Mrs. Alice Nordman, Chairperson

The Worship Committee initiates and coordinates those activities of the parish, which pertain to the celebration of the liturgy of the Church and the spiritual growth of the members.   

The Holy Eucharist /  La Santa Eucaristía

Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers / Ministros Extraordinarios de la Eucaristía
Commissioned to distribute Holy Communion to the faithful during Mass, take it to the sick. Requires reception of confirmation; good standing with the church; participation in formation from the Archdiocese of Louisville Worship Office and being trained in parish procedures.

Lectors / Lectores
Ministers of the Word proclaim the Scriptures at Mass. Requires oral reading skills, participation in formation from the Archdiocese of Louisville Worship Office and being trained in parish procedures.

Acolytes / Acólitos
Assist the celebrant with the movement of the liturgy at weekend and Funeral Masses. Open to anyone that has received the sacrament of the Eucharist. Requires training.

Ushers and Hospitality / Ujieres y Hospitalidad
Parish members who greet the people as they gather to worship. The primary responsibility of this ministry is the creation of an atmosphere of friendship and unity within our assembly.

Gift Bearer / Portadores de las Ofrendas
 Present the gifts of bread and wine at the Offertory.

 Sacristans / Sacristanes
 Prepare the sanctuary before Mass

Ministers to Sick and Elderly / Ministerio a los Enfermos
Visit parish members who are homebound, in hospitals or nursing homes 

Music Ministry / Ministerio de Música
Enhances parish liturgies providing music under the direction of the Music Director who follows the guide of the Archdiocese of Louisville Office of Worship.

Liturgical Preparation / Preparación Litúrgica
Coordinate the liturgical celebrations in calendar of the Church.

Cantors / Cantores
Leader of sung prayer at our parish liturgies, including weekend masses, parish weddings and funerals.  Anyone blessed with vocal talents is welcome. Requires the ability to read music and lead the assembly (congregation) in song.

Choirs / Coros
Under the direction of the Music Director, adults & youth enhance the music at weekend Masses. Requires the ability to sing in a group and time to attend practice. English Choir Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Spanish Choir Sundays at 11:00 a.m.

Musicians / Músicos
Requires the ability to read music and play an instrument during the liturgical celebrations.

Church and Environment / Iglesia y Ambiente
Creates the ambiance in the spirit of each Liturgical Season.

Art & Design / art y Diseño
Plans for the décor for feasts and seasons of the church year. Decorating skills and study of church's liturgical documents are helpful. 

Cleaning / Limpieza
Group of parishioners that bi-weekly: dust; polish furniture, vacuum carpet and dry mop sanctuary floor.

St. Elizabeth Society / Sociedad de Santa Elizabeth
Founded in 1864 continues to function today as a ladies sodality.  Membership is open to all ages.  They help and contribute in the acquisition of liturgical items.

Important webpages related to Worship

Readings of the Day:  www.usccb.org/nab

Vatican City:  www.vatican.va

Archdiocese of Louisville:  www.archlou.org

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops:  www.usccb.org