2008-2009 (being updated)
Liturgical Board
Students from each of the ministries are chosen to serve on Liturgy Board. Board members are responsible for planning liturgical events, producing schedules, training new ministers, and supporting students within the liturgical ministries.
Preparation for the Liturgy Commissioning Dinner '07
Liturgy Board Retreat '07
Liturgy Board Retreat '07
Liturgy Commissioning Dinner '07
Bulletin Ministers
Students who wish to share their spirituality with the Fordham community are invited to write a short reflection on the Sunday scriptures to print in our weekly bulletin.
Communication Ministers
Publicity & Media Representatives:
Sara DeLuca, Deluca@fordham.edu
Students who enjoy technology and the media are encouraged to help us with our expanding technological needs in the University Church by setting up microphones, operating our live web cast video equipment, serving as announcers for WFUV radio, and taking pictures on a regular basis.
Acolytes are ministers who assist the priest during the Mass, and prepare the altar for the Eucharistic celebration. People who are called to be Acolytes serve the priest by:
Using incense during the Mass. Carrying the cross in and out of Church. Holding the book for the priest to offer the prayers of the Mass. Preparing the table with the gifts of bread and wine.
Ministers of the Eucharist
Liturgical Board Representatives:
Stephanie Deibert deibert@fordham.edu
Ministers of the Eucharistic assist the priest in distributing the Body and Blood of Jesus during Communion. People who are called to this ministry share a deep love for Christ, and a desire to share Him with others by: Reverently and respectfully distributing the Body and Blood of Jesus to the assembly. Respecting each communicant’s wish regarding the reception of communion.
Ministers of Hospitality
Liturgical Board Representatives:
Katie
Ministers of Hospitality have the important role of making the Fordham community feel welcome at Church by: Greeting parishioners
Distributing song sheets
Collecting the alms
Offering hospitality after Mass.
Lector Ministry
Liturgical Board Representatives:
Elizabeth Wing wing@fordham.edu
People who are called to Lector enjoy reading in public, and have a desire to learn more about the scriptures. Lectors serve at the Mass by:
Preparing and proclaiming the scripture readings.
Leading the congregation in the prayers of intercession, and alms announcement.
Carrying the book of Gospels in the entrance procession.
Music Ministry
Liturgical Board Representative:
Andrew Mastanduono Mastanduono@fordham.edu
Students called to the Music Ministry love to sing and praise God through song. There are two types of choirs that help the Fordham community worship.
The Liturgical Choir sings traditional hymns at the 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass
The Folk Choir sings contemporary songs of praise at the 9:00 p.m. Sunday Mass
Liturgical Coordinators
Liturgical Board Representatives:
Roxanne DeLa Torre roxannedlt@hotmail.com
Liturgical Coordinators are students, who have more than one year of experience in at least one of our liturgical ministries. They coordinate the various lay ministers at our Sunday Masses by:
Coordinating Eucharistic Ministers, Acolytes, and Lectors at Mass.
Overseeing the alms collection and gift bearers during the offertory. Serving as a liaison between the priest and liturgical ministers.
Interested in becoming a Fordham Liturgical Minister?
Please, submit your application online, Click Here or
Print off an application and bring it to Campus Ministry at Rose Hill Campus. The office is located at McGinley Center 102. Click Here
Using incense during the Mass.
