Because the Eucharist is the source and summit of Christian Life, the Worship Commission is actively and directly connected and concerned with all aspects of the liturgical life of the Parish. The Worship Commission is responsible for the quality of worship at St. Cyprian, serving the Parish in the areas of liturgy and ecumenism. The Worship Commission also promotes and provides for programs of education, planning and evaluation, and is involved with liturgical celebrations.
Altar Assistants serve as the coordinator for liturgical ministers at weekend Liturgies. In this role, the Altar Assistant is responsible for overseeing the other liturgical ministers and assisting the presider in preparation and service of the Holy Eucharist. Parishioners who have served as Communion Ministers are invited to share in this ministry.
The Altar Linen Team cleans and maintains the linens used for our parish liturgies including the corporals, purificators and hand towels. This ministry takes place at home on a rotating basis.
Altar Servers directly assist the priest, prepare, and clean up the altar. Server must have made their first communion (preferably 5th grade and above), can follow instruction and be attentive to the needs of the priest during Mass.
The Art & Environment Team is tasked with creating an environment that draws the faithful more fully into prayer. This is done through the use of banners, draperies, live flowers and plants. The color changes are based on the liturgical seasons such as Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter. If you have an eye for color, love of beauty and interest in art; this ministry is your calling.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion serve alongside the Ordinary Minister (the ordained clergy) to distribute the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ to the faithful at our weekend liturgies, weekday Mass, funerals, weddings and may take Holy Communion to the sick.
Funeral Ministry is an opportunity to serve the family and friends of those who have entered eternal life at our parish funeral liturgies. Ministers serve as greeters, Communion Minister, sacristans and occasionally as lectors.
Greeters provide the “Welcome to St. Cyprian, where all are welcome in God’s house” experience for all who walk through the doors of our parish during the weekend. Greeters may also hand out song books, distribute the Connection and share their faith with a warm greeting and smile. This ministry is open to all parishioners.
The Sacristan serves by preparing the altar for the celebration of Mass. This includes the books, the sacred vessels and the bread and wine. Sacristans also cleanse the sacred vessels after the Mass has concluded. Parishioners who have served as Communion Ministers are invited to share in this ministry.
Wedding Ministry is an opportunity to serve at parish wedding liturgies. Ministers assist at rehearsals and on the day of the wedding as sacristan, greeter, Communion Minister and other needs of the wedding party.
Ushers ensure that all have been properly welcomed, guide them into the sanctuary and provide any service a parishioner or guest may need. Ushers also take the collection, assist in the Communion Procession and tidy up the worship space for the next liturgy.
The Sacred Heart & St. Cyprian Liturgical Choir will begin rehearsals at Sacred Heart, in the church on Wednesday, September 21 at 7:00 pm. Everyone, high school age or older, is welcome and encouraged to join us. Reading music is not a requirement, although a love of music along with a sense of humor helps! Consider sharing your time and talents with your parish family in praising God through the gift of song and music.
For more information please contact Mason Koch, Director of Liturgy & Music at (734) 676-1378 x201 or [email protected].
This choral group assists the Director of Worship and Music in guiding the assembly in sung prayer at parish funeral liturgies. Funerals may arise on any day of the week except on Sunday. Being available on short notice is a key part of the Resurrection Choir.
The cantor is both a singer and a leader of congregational song. The psalmist, or “cantor of the psalm,” proclaims the Psalm after the first reading and leads the gathered assembly in singing the refrain. Cantors and Psalmists are needed at every weekend Mass yearround. If you feel you are being called to serve as either a cantor or a psalmist, please contact Mason to set up an interview
Do you play the trumpet, guitar, saxophone or any other instrument? Would you like to join with other St. Cyprian instrumentalist in using your talents to praise God? Instruments are a great addition to the music at our liturgies and we welcome all our parishioners to exercise their gifts. Contact Mason Koch Director of Worship and Music today at 734-283-1366 x 120 or email at [email protected]
The Liturgical Choir is in need of a piano accompanist. Is it time to put all those years of piano lessons to good use? Contact Mason Koch Director of Worship and Music today at 734-283-1366 x 120 or email at [email protected].
This is a great opportunity for you to share your musical talent with the parish community. With two octaves of Malmark Handbells and Handchimes, 8 ringers are necessary for a completed ensemble. The bells ring periodically throughout the year, including on Christmas and Easter.
Our ringing year consists of 2 seasons: September to midJanuary and mid-January to May. Rehearsals are held weekly on Tuesday evenings.