Worship Commission
Contact: Stella Bennett 812.544.2239
The Worship Commission gives special attention to how the parish community worships and celebrates the Liturgy. Annually, the Worship Commission shall work with liturgical ministers, through their representative on the commission, in developing the skills they need to perform their ministry. In collaboration with the pastor, the Worship Commission shall plan the seasons and feasts of the Church’s Liturgical Year, sacramental celebrations, and other liturgical events. Since this commission is concerned with liturgy that is lived out in daily life, under the light of faith and the Gospel precepts, close collaboration with the other parish commissions is necessary.
Liturgical Ministry Planning
Contact: Stella Bennett
On-going training for all liturgical ministers will help them minister with confidence, comfortableness, and excellence. The service of our liturgical ministers has the power to enhance our worship and strengthens the faith of the assembly.
Art and Environment
Contact: Lori Tischendorf
In consultation with the Worship Commission, the Art and Environment Committee plans and executes the art and environment for major seasons and feasts of the Church year. It also strives to produce a pleasing and prayerful environment throughout the worship space during other times of the year as well.
Sunday Morning Liturgy of the Word for Children
Contact: Jaime Tapley
The Sunday morning Liturgy of the Word for Children currently is celebrated during the 10 a.m. Mass from September through the end of April. This is the official rite offered by the Church so that children may better understand the Scriptures and apply them to their young lives.
Leaders of Sunday Worship
Contact: Stella Bennett
The Worship Commission shall also be responsible for the appropriate training of several laypersons whom would be delegated to lead the Sunday Assembly in celebrating the Word of God in the absence of a priest.
Formation of Choirs and Instrumentalists
Contact: Kyle Kramer
St. Nicholas Parish choir assists the assembly in its Sunday worship.
Funeral Vigils and Masses
Contact: Fr. John Brosmer
We have put a booklet together outlining funeral vigils and funerals, and are hoping that our parishioners will take time to plan their own celebrations and give a copy to the parish secretary and funeral director so that their individual wishes may be respected.
Parental Program for Infant Baptism
Contact: Fr. John Brosmer
Parents who bring their children to be baptized are expected to participate in a faith-sharing session with other parents. It is suggested that this be done even before the birth of the baby. Please contact the parish office to see when the parent sessions are offered.
Sacristans
Contact: Stella Bennett
Sacristans are responsible for setting up the Church for all weekend Masses and all Holy Days of Obligation. They also take care of the sacred vessels, dishes and linens used for the Masses.
Greeters
Contact: Stella Bennett)
Greeters welcome parishioners and guests as they enter our Church, and collect and distribute missalettes.
Ushers
Contact: Roger Hayes
These individuals greet and seat fellow parishioners, collect the weekend Stewardship collection and distribute the weekly bulletin.
Gift Bearers
Contact: Stella Bennett
Families and/or individuals are asked to present gifts of bread and wine during the Preparation of Gifts at our Parish liturgies.
Eucharist Ministers
Contact: Stella Bennett
Eucharistic Ministers help with the distribution of Holy Communion during Mass.
