New York City
Pastor:
Rev. Msgr. Thomas A. Modugno
Associates:
Rev. Joe A. Francis
Rev. Matthew Joby
In Sunday Service:
Rev. Richard Arold
Tel: 212-288-6250
Fax: 212-570-1562
Email: info@churchofstmonica.org
This page introduces ministries and organizations, which are currently active in the parish. Those who give their time and talent show forth the life and vitality of the parish. It does not take much reflection to know that all voluntary activity needs constantly to be supported and renewed.
St. Monica’s Church need your help and support; the church needs new workers. What follows is a full list and description of some ministries and organizations that you may join:
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Ministry of Acolyte
Men and women of the parish are urged to serve, that is to assist at the celebration of Mass on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
From the earliest days of the church there were those from the
congregation who would assist at mass, that is deacons, lectors and
acolytes. Acolytes serve at the altar; they prepare the altar and sacred
vessels. An acolyte may also be cross bearer or incense at Sunday
Serving at the Eucharistic table and at various liturgical celebrations you draw directly from the wells of salvation, the strength that is necessary to live well.
Ministry of Lector
A lector is minister of God’s word. In fact the documents of
Vatican II tell us that Christ is truly present to us when the Word is
proclaimed in the Eucharist. A “reader” is not merely a person who reads
at
Readers are needed for Sunday masses, for Holy Days, for Weekdays and for Funerals.
Eucharistic Ministers
Because we believe we may receive Holy Communion under both
species that is bread and wine, lay people have been given the faculty
of being Special Ministers of the Eucharist.
These women and men assist the priest at Mass and also bring
communion to shut-ins. They are an invaluable aid in the ministry of the
parish.
Eucharistic Ministers are needed for Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays Masses.
The Music Ministry at St. Monica’s
The music ministry of the
Music is provided at four masses each weekend: Saturdays at
We view the participation of the music ministry as a reflection of beauty and spirituality, encouraging congregational participation in worship and singing. We promote performance of traditional and contemporary music, reflecting the liturgical needs of a diverse urban parish.
We have formed and maintained our choir (currently 26 members),
encouraging companionship between members singing together, fostering a
spirit of co-operation, mutual respect, and affection, reflecting the
values expressed in the gospels. Rehearsals are held Tuesday evenings at
Other Ministries and/or Organizations
Ushers and Greeters ........................... Sundays and Holy Days
Visitors to the Homebound .................... Daily / Weekly
Polishing Church Accessories ................. Saturdays