Liturgy Ministries
Liturgy Planning
Liturgy committee meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month for approximately 2 hours. Prepare and review Sunday and Holy Day liturgies to try to make worship a joyful and enriching experience. Liturgy involves everyone in the parish and it is a good way to get to know more about scriptures and the worship experience. Contact Person: Betty Hoffmann, Liturgy Coordinator 499-5551 or bettysue47@cox.net.
Altar Servers
To assist in the celebration of Sunday and Holy Day liturgies. A training session is provided. Arrive 15 minutes before liturgy. Ages: 9 and older. Contact Person: Mike Bromley 495-1886 x24.
Banner/Vestment Design (Sewers and Makers)
Designers and sewers are needed for making banners and vestments for use in the Worship Center . Contact Person: Evelyn Harzold 495-3916 or hhazold@verizon.net
Environment in Worship Space and Commons
The use of cloth, artifacts, flowers and art work are important elements within our worship space and commons. Your willingness to help design and create and place items are needed. Contact Person: Evelyn Harzold 495-3916 or hhazold@verizon.net.
Drama
Actors for both speaking and non-speaking parts to dramatize the Gospel readings at weekend liturgies. Contact Person: Mike Bromley 495-1886 x 24 or bromleym@ascensionvb.org.
Eucharistic Minister
Adults needed for all weekend liturgies. Requires one pre-training course of approximately 2 hours. Arrive 15 minutes early for liturgy. Scheduling done 3 months in advance. Contact Persons: Joan and Tom Rothrauff 499-4086 or jmr23462@aol.com.
Sacristy Coordinator
Arrive at church 30 minutes before Mass. Inform Ushers and Eucharistic Minister coordinator of any special events or changes. Prepare altar and Church for Mass. Select a family to carry up the Gifts. Ensure that all preparations have been completed. Commitment expected: Twice a month at liturgy. Contact Person: Mike Bromley 495-1886 x 24 or bromleym@ascensionvb.org.
Lector
Readers are needed for all liturgies. One training session of approximately 2 hours is a prerequisite. Arrive 15 minutes early for Liturgy. Scheduling done 3 months in advance. Ages: Ninth grade and up. Contact Persons: Hank and Evelyn Harzold 495-3916 or hhazold@verizon.net..
Choir
Share your gift of musical talents for our liturgical celebrations. Ages high school - adult. Soprano, alto, tenor, bass positions. Cantor positions are by audition with the director and require workshop attendance. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings from 7-9pm . Contact Person: Diane Altizer Nestor 495-1886 ext. 13 or nestord@ascensionvb.org.
Instrumentalists
To play for one (or more) of the weekend liturgies and holy days. Piano accompanists are used as substitutes for regular pianists. Rehearsals are Thursday nights from 7-9pm . Contact Person: Diane Altizer Nestor 495-1886 ext. 13 or nestord@ascensionvb.org.
Audio Visual Ministry
Create Power Point presentations to accompany the Liturgy. Contact Person: Emily Plank 467-3881.
Operate Sound Board and computer during Liturgy Contact Person: Mike Bromley 495-1886 x 24 or bromleym@ascensionvb.org.
Soup and Sacrament
Homemade soup and bread is served Tuesday evenings during Lent - followed by Mass and a lecture series. Help is needed to prepare and serve. Contact Persons: Peg and Tony Dominguez 490-5442.
Wedding Ministry
Acquaint the couple with the "logistics" of the church. Guide them through the guidelines of what is proper for a marriage to take place at Ascension with the sacrament being the focal point of the celebration, and be present on the day of the ceremony. The preplanning can be time-consuming and the main ingredient necessary for this ministry is patience and good listening skills. If you are interested in discussing this role with Fr. Jim. Contact Person: Lori Moore 340-6905.
Ecumenical Ministry
The Lutherans, Anglicans, Roman Catholics and United Methodists (LARCUM) have been in covenant for many years in Virginia and gather regularly to find new ways to grow closer. As Parish representatives we participate in six or so set events every year and look for new ways to cooperate with local churches in Tidewater. Our goal is to establish 12 set events in the years ahead. We seek common groung with non-Christian faiths and work together for our community. Contact persons: Paul and Carolyn Sheehan 417-6679 or The.Sheehans@TheJollyOldElf.com.
