Readers

What are Readers?

Readers are delegated the task of proclaiming God’s word during the Liturgy of the Word at Mass and in other parish liturgical celebrations. From time to time, they may also be asked to guide the community in prayer through the Prayer of the Faithful.

Typically this involves:

• Proclaiming the First Reading

• Leading the Responsorial Psalm

• Proclaiming the Second Reading

• Announcing the Prayers of the Faithful (Bidding Prayers)

Who May Become a Reader?

We welcome readers from all sections of our parish both young and old, male and female, married and single, able and disabled. Adult readers should be baptised, have made First Holy Communion and Confirmation and be regularly participating in the life of the parish. Young people are especially welcome to take part in the ministry of Reader and should be encouraged to do so after they have been confirmed.

Want to Know More?

The reader’s rota is coordinated by Irene McMenimen. If you would like to register your interest to serve the community in this way, please speak to Irene or contact the Parish Office, or speak to Fr. Patrick