The Liturgy Committee is devoted to nourishing and providing direction for the liturgical aspects of parish life. The committee seeks to insure that parishioners are provided with opportunities to deepen their faith through a variety of prayer experiences and liturgical celebrations.

Members of the committee listen to the needs and concerns of the community in discerning choices that will promote "full and active participation" of the community in our liturgy. Members welcome the gifts of the community and seek to promote ways in which each member of the assembly can share his or her gifts in the service of others.

Liturgy with Children and Youth Subcommittee

This ministry began to develop when parents and other parishioners raised the issue of children and the liturgy. Here at Gesu, the gifts of the children are integrated into the liturgy alongside other ministers of the parish. The children and youth who serve as liturgical ministers participate in workshops that underline the catechetical and liturgical elements of a particular season.

Ministerial Formation Subcommittee

This subcommittee exists to identify, call forth, develop and support the gifts of individuals to serve the community within the context of liturgy. They prayerfully respond to formational needs as they arise. Activities include: review of the liturgical practices of the parish; recruitment and preparation of new liturgical ministers; continuing formation opportunities for seasoned ministers; and sponsorship of an annual enrichment day for all liturgical ministers.

Ritual Environment Subcommittee

This subcommittee prepares the church environment for worship based on the feasts and seasons of the liturgical calendar. They consider how the appearance of the place where we pray affects how we pray.

Seasonal Preparations Subcommittee

Teams of parishioners are formed who pray over the texts of the Church; scripture readings, prayers and guidelines of each season, and prepare the liturgies of a particular season: Advent, Christmas, Ordinary Time, Lent, Triduum-Easter.

If you are interested in any of these ministries, contact Margaret Horner Gesu's Director of Liturgy.