Lectors proclaim the Word of God at parish Masses. One must be in good standing with the Church and willing to serve with the gift of proclaiming on a regular basis. Auditions are required and training is provided. Meetings are held as needed.

Lector Ministry Reminders

Sign in sheet is located on the bulletin board to the left of the Sacristy entrance. Crosses are in the first top cabinet on the left.

First Lector reads announcements before mass.  The announcements are usually located at the Ambo, check before mass and go over them to clarify anything prior to mass. If they are not at the Ambo, check with the Sacristan who will help you. If there is no Deacon at mass:

1st lector is seated and ready to read announcements when prelude music ends

2nd lector carries Book of Gospels d

Second Lector - after the second reading is proclaimed, close the book and place it to the right of the ambo on the shelf

If there is a Deacon at mass:

1st lector is seated and ready to read announcements when prelude music ends

Deacon carries Book of Gospels and places on altar

First Lector check with Presider before mass in the event there should be some changes made to announcements.

Prelude music begins about 5-7 minutes before mass time and ends about 2 minutes before mass begins.

Announcements are read after music ends. Speak slowly and pause between announcements.

Double check that the clergy is lined up and ready to go after announcements before you proclaim, “Please stand for the Opening Hymn”

The Book of the Gospels remains at the Ambo.

Both lectors process out with the Clergy and Altar Servers. Bow when the Presider bows, turn and follow Altar Servers through the main aisle. Turn your cross back into the Sacristy.

Second Lector processes in behind the altar servers, when you reach the altar, stand at the left end of the rug and bow when Father bows to the altar. When Father walks to the back of the altar, go sit down. You don’t need to bow at this time.

Deacon proclaims the Prayers of the Faithful.

If there is no Deacon, Second Lector carries the book of the Gospels. Once you reach the altar, continue walking and place the Book of Gospels on stand, step back to the left corner of the rug and waits to bow with Presider

2nd lector proclaims second reading (closes the book and places on the left shelf of Ambo) and Prayers of the Faithful.

Dress code:

Please dress appropriately, we are in the house of God

When approaching the Ambo, please BOW from the waist before you go up the step to  approach the ambo and after you leave.  The same applies when reading the Prayers of the Faithful.

At the end of mass, both lectors stand and walk to the carpet after the Altar Servers and wait until Presider(s) join the group. Bow with presider, turn and walk after the Altar Servers.

If you are a scheduled lector, that should be your only duty.  If there is a need for Eucharistic Minister, please check with Presider FIRST before doing double duty.

If you need a sub, please contact the lectors for the time you are scheduled via email or phone. Once you have a sub, please update the google doc or the hardcopy located in the Sacristy. Thank you for serving