Update October 3, 2024: Current Liturgical ministers can now log into Ministry Pro to see schedules.
Log into Ministry ProThe celebration of the Eucharist is the heartbeat of our parish life together, the source and the summit of our lives as Catholic Christians. Will you join your gifts in the work of the Liturgy? We hope so!
Lectors |Eucharistic Ministers | Altar Servers | Greeters and Ushers | Music MinistersAfter the Second Vatican Council, the Roman Catholic Church invited all people to participate in the liturgy in new ways. This change was built on new theologies that recognized the priesthood of all believers through our baptism and the presence of Christ manifested at Mass not only in the priest but also in the proclamation of scripture, the Body and Blood of Christ Jesus, and all the people gathered and worshipping together. This became an invitation for each of us to discern how God is calling us to share our gifts at Mass each week.
Lectors Guide Lectors Workbook
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Eucharistic Ministers, also known as "Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion," are parishioners delegated to administer the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist and help the priest distribute the Body and Blood of Christ. If you find yourself inspired and connected to God at the Eucharistic Feast, or love to host friends and family for meals this could be a good fit for your gifts.
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Minister please sign up on the Become a Liturgical Minister form.
Altar Servers are key liturgical ministers who help ensure that each Mass is seamlessly smooth. They work with priests and other ministers to prepare the altar, before and during Mass, and who ultimately help to serve the priests, congregation and ministers in setting the Banquet of the Lord. The duties of an Altar Server include carrying the Cross and candles in processions; holding the Missal for the priest; preparing the altar; and purifying and caring for vessels and other liturgical objects before and after Mass.
To request training or express interest in being an Altar Server please sign up on the Become a Liturgical Minister form.
Greeters and Ushers provide an atmosphere of hospitality by welcoming and assisting visitors and worshippers before Mass begins. Greeters distribute Orders of Worship and Parish Bulletins at the entrances and answer any questions visitors or friends might have. They are also responsible for selecting gift bearers and assisting with the offertory as needed. When needed they also assist the sacristan in taking the collection during Mass. If you have gifts of welcome and hospitality this ministry could be a good fit.
Music and art are integral parts of the faith expression expected at Jesuit institutions. St. Ignatius Parish has a rich history of some of the best liturgical music in the Bay Area. Besides the extraordinary visual beauty of our nearly 100-year-old church, within the sacred space is also a rich and beautiful acoustical environment.
Our musical tradition complements our religious practices, ceremonies, and rituals, supporting our prayers and offerings with hymns, psalms and acclamations. In keeping with the Vatican proclamation that church music reflect a “full, conscious and active participation in the liturgy,” we attempt to include a variety of musical styles. Our liturgical music and concerts include traditional and contemporary styles.
Liturgical Music is an important element of Mass at St. Ignatius. Singers and instrumentalists assist the congregation in worship by leading the singing during Mass. We have a variety of contemporary and formal music settings.
Music Ministers Resource Doc
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Pipe organs have always played an important part in the musical life of St. Ignatius. The Market Street church contained an instrument built by the Hook Brothers of Boston, a major builder of the 19th century. This organ was moved to the “new” church on Van Ness Avenue when that church opened in 1880, but was replaced in 1896 with an organ built by Farrand & Votey of Detroit (builders of the organ for the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair). The 1896 instrument had four manuals (keyboards) and was the largest instrument on the west coast at the time....