Because liturgy is at the heart of all parish life, 
the liturgy committee and its work need to be 
among the highest priorities.

 

If we think of Sunday Mass as a sacred drama with two or three acts, several scenes, numerous props and a cast composed of presider, deacon, assembly, servers, lectors, eucharistic ministers, hospitality ministers and a choir, it is easy to see the reason for the rise and spread of parish liturgy committees since the Second Vatican Council.

Someone has to plan and put all this together in accordance with the church’s norms and the people’s needs. But the church’s worship is not just a set of texts and rubrics. Liturgy committees exist principally to enhance the living experience of the people of God as they come together in yearning to sustain the vision of a kingdom come in Jesus Christ.

The revised General Instruction of the Roman Missal (G.I.R.M.) notes the importance of “directions about the preparation of people’s hearts and minds, and of the places, rites, and texts for the celebration of the Most Holy Eucharist.” It clearly acknowledges that because liturgy is the “primary and indispensable source from which the faithful are to derive the true Christian Spirit...the entire celebration is planned in such a way that it leads to a conscious, active and full participation of the faithful both in body and mind.”
 

Dawn Wenzl is the chair of this ministry and can be reached at the parish office at 505.839.7952, or email her at dwenzl@sjrgparish.org.

 

Liturgy Committee Meeting Schedule

The following dates are the meeting dates for the upcoming year. All meetings will start at 7 pm in the San Jose room. If you are unable to attend, please send a representative.  

 

• August 22^nd   Meet and Greet with Fr. Michael Niemczak. Be prepared to introduce yourself and give a brief explanation about your ministry.
• Sept 26^th       Planning for Oct/Nov liturgies
• Nov 7^th          Advent/Christmas Planning
• Nov 28^th        Advent/Christmas Planning
• Jan 22^nd       Christmas Debrief/ Ash Wednesday early Lent Planning
• Feb 27^th        Lent/ Easter
• Mar 27^th        Lent/Easter
• April 24^th       Easter Debrief
• May 22^nd       “Just in Case”

 

 Download the liturgical year calendar in English and in Spanish