Did you remember? The Tridium and Lent is near!
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Are you an Altar Server, Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, Hospitality Minister or a Lector? Have you checked your serving ministry schedule? Are you scheduled to serve on one of the special Tridium / Lent Masses?
Please remember it is your responsibility to obtain a substitute to serve in your place. This is your responsibility only and no one else's. This is very critical when serving the Lord and and is very important in the Mass.
If you are not available and have obtained a substitute please send Freda Breed an email, or if you do not have access to email, call the office and let them know what day/date you will not be available and who is substituting for you on those days.
Their email's are:
Freda Breed: fbreed@smgparish.org
Please remember the office is closed on the weekend and holidays!
If serving as an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist or Lector, you should be signed in at least 15 minutes prior to the beginning of Mass.
If you are not signed in 10 minutes prior to Mass the Mass Captain will find a replacement and you will be marked as a NO SHOW! The Mass Captain for that Mass has to find a replacement quickly and at some Masses this is difficult at best so it is very important you remember to be on time and advise when a substitute will serve for you. Also, if you do arrive after a substitute has been located and signed in to replace you, please do not sign the book.
If you are marked as a NO SHOW twice (2 times!) you will be removed from the schedule. That is how critical it is that you show up on time and if you will not be available, obtain a substitute and also remember to contact Freda and Cindy.
Altar Servers should arrive 30 minutes prior to Mass and arrive not later than 15 minutes prior to allow quiet time to pray and allow the Sacristan to review specific responsibilities.
The schedules are maintained on the web under Ministries, Liturgy Gifts. Select Liturgical Ministries on the left, then your specific ministry.