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Reading at Mass

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The ministry of Reader, or as it used to known, Lector, has a long tradition of assisting the celebrant in proclaiming the word of God. For those who read the lessons, psalm, acclamation and bidding prayers at Mass it’s important to prepare and to deliver the readings with conviction. This requires each reader to take account of the congregation and to use pauses and silence to allow those at Mass to take in the meaning of each reading of “the word of the Lord.” 
 
The scriptures including the Gospels were written by people sometimes from very different cultures and traditions. Often narrative, sometimes poetry or parable, the style of the authors can be as different as those of our readers. So it is for our readers, women and men, young and old, local and from elsewhere, with a range of different accents and styles, we all do our very best to make the readings meaningful to those at Mass. 
 
It is a privilege and responsibility to read at Mass and those wishing to join the readers’ rota should speak to one of the Priests who will arrange an ‘audition’. In our experience, it is best to listen to prospective readers first and then give advice on preparation, voice projection and use of the microphone. Do offer your services! 
 
Thanks to the following parishioners who coordinate the Mass Readers’ Rota 
7:00pm Vigil Mass - Chris Hill 
8:00am Mass - Kevin Horrocks 
9:30am Mass - Eileen Saunders 
11:00am Mass - John Williams 
 
If you wish to join the Rota for the 9:30am broadcast Mass while the church is closed, please contact Paul Chidgey who will pass your name to Fr John and Father Michael. 

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  • Home
  • THIS WEEK
  • St Catherine's
    • Children's Liturgy
    • Children's Sacramental Programme
    • Parish Music
    • Ministers of Holy Communion
    • Readers at Mass
    • Community Centre
    • Parish History >
      • Laying the Foundation Stone
    • Our Parish 90th Anniversary
  • Sacraments & Liturgy
    • Baptism
    • Reconciliation
    • Holy Communion
    • Confirmation
    • Marriage
    • Priesthood & Religious Life
    • Anointing of the Sick
    • Funerals: Planning Liturgy >
      • Funerals: Financial Considerations
  • Parish Groups
    • Community Sponsorship Group
    • CAFOD Group
    • Scouts Groups >
      • Beavers
      • Cubs
      • Scouts
    • Ladies Group
    • Lunch Club
    • Legion of Mary
    • Mothers' Prayer Group
    • Cleaning & Gardening
    • Bolivia Support
  • Our Schools
    • St Catherine's RC Primary School
    • The Barlow RC High School
    • Sixth Form Colleges
  • Other information
    • Safeguarding
    • Financial support & Gift Aid
    • Church reopening & COVID-19
  • Contact Us