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Ministers of the Word proclaim God’s living word in prayer with the assembly
What it is: Read the word of God during Mass with the community. This role also includes reading the pre-Mass and communion announcement and the Prayers of the Faithful if the Deacon is not present.
Who can do it: Registered parishioners who are fully initiated (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist)
Commitment: Maintain schedule availability in MSP and attend all trainings. When scheduled to serve, arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the beginning of Mass. Prayerfully prepare and practice the readings prior to arrival.
To become a MOW please email co-coordinators Mary Curtis and Debbie Cameron at ministryoftheword@stlouise.org and register for MSP by clicking here.Current MSP schedule.
MOW instructions Oct 2021A few notes
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Check out the commentary at LectorPrep.org or liturgy.slu.edu
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The daily readings can be found at USCCB.org/bible
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