Ministry of Readers/Lectors

In the Eucharistic liturgy of the Catholic Church, lectors are those who proclaim the readings from Sacred Scripture (with the exception of the Gospel), announce the intentions for the Universal Prayers, and recite the Responsorial Psalms between the readings (GIRM 99). Lectors may also join in the entrance procession to the altar, in the absence of a Deacon, carrying the Book of the Gospels (GIRM 194).

Ministry of the Word

If any parishioner feels called by God to serve in the Ministry of Reader/Lector, they are invited to contact the Pastor, another member of our clergy, or leave a message at the parish office.  Those who are interested should be prepared for great things to happen in the world because of the way they proclaim the readings!  What an awesome ministry it is to be an instrument, a minister of the Word of God, who proclaims (and not simply reads) the Sacred Word that God gives to his people!

Requirements for Ministry

• Be a registered parishioner for at least one year

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Be a mature Catholic in good standing

• Be a person of excellent character, who takes faith seriously, has respect and reverence for the Eucharist and Sacred Scripture

• Be capable of fulfilling the required tasks

• Be properly trained

• Be approved by the pastor (and, for EMHCs, be appointed by the bishop of the Diocese of Shreveport)