The Liturgy Committee

What is the role of a Liturgy Committee? Robert Duggan recently wrote an article in the Fall 2001 edition of the newsletter, "Church", in which he described the role of a parish Liturgy Committee. He said: "The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (n.14) reminds us that the "aim above all else" in the reform and renewal of the liturgy is to achieve the "full, conscious, and active participation of all the faithful" every time the liturgy is celebrated. To the maximum extent possible, every community must do its best to plan, prepare for, choreograph, and celebrate its liturgies in a way -- with a spirit and in a vernacular idiom -- that engages the hearts and minds of parishioners and invites them to worship God -- fully, consciously, and actively."

The Liturgy Committee is also responsible for designing, organizing and hosting all liturgical workshops in the parish, as well as providing assistance, training, and review for all the ministries. The Pastor, Fr. Patrick O'Dea, also works closely with the members of the Liturgy Committee, and attends all meetings.

The Members of the Liturgy Committee

Hector Acero
Ralph Bertram
Brigida Colangelo
Kelly Bourke
Andy Filarski
Joan Gregson
Libby Groff
Patrick Kniss
Vivan Kwok
Sr. Claire-Monique Lerman, FFM
Michael Madden
Fergal Nolan
Carl O'Bryne
Fr. Pat O'Dea
Matthew Otto