Our Lady Queen of Peace

1. Lectors
   1. Please arrive early and sit as close to the front as possible.
   2. Lector 1 will process in with the Gospel and do the first reading
   3. Lector 2 will do the second reading and Petitions.
   4. In the event only one Lector is available, that Lector will do both readings and the Petitions.
2. Usher
   1. There is a list of individuals in the St. Joseph’s room who have helped usher during the pandemic, and it is listed by Mass. Use this list if you need help. You may also be approached by individuals who are willing to help.
   2. The Offertory collection will be taken up as we normally do.
   3. The gifts will be taken up after the Offertory collection
   4. Since we will be processing in, make sure the two spots for the server(s) are left open in the  pew.
   5. You are there to answer questions and make the parishioner(s) feel welcome and comfortable. Please be flexible.
   6. As before, if people ask to have communion brought to their seat bring an EM to them.
   7. Pass out bulletins after Mass.

3. EM’s
   1. You will need to wear a mask to distribute the Eucharist.
   2. Also, after you have received the Eucharist from Father, go to the table, and sanitize your hands.
   3. When placing the host in the person's hand, do not touch their hand.

4. Mass Coordinators
   1. Do your normal before Mass setup routine.
   2. The gifts will be brought up.
      1. Make sure the hosts and wine cruet are on the ledge in the rear of the church. We are not doing the Precious Blood at this time.
   3. After Mass clean up like we normally do.

5. Greeters
   1. Hand out the Missals as parishioners arrive.
   2. When leaving collect the Missals. If parishioners would like to keep their Missal and bring it back each week they can.

6. Altar Servers
   1. You will process in as normal and sit where we have always sat. We may only have one server at a Mass until more come back to church. If there are changes to the normal process Father will guide you. Check with him before Mass.

7. Misc.
   1. There will be a small table setup in the Gathering Area for a sanitizer and other items.
   2. We will still sanitize after each Mass, so we ask that the Liturgical Ministers and anyone else please help sanitize after the Mass.

Congratulations to our 2nd graders who made their 1st Reconciliation. Now the challenge for the parents and catechists and all of us is to help them to see that this sacrament is not just a once in a lifetime experience. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a hidden treasure it seems, as many do not take advantage of this experience of God’s forgiveness. To help to dispel many of the fears and myths of this sacrament, there will be an evening to specifically address the reason why we need the sacrament and practical guides on how to go to confession. This will take place on Monday, March 7th at 7:00pm in the hall. This is in preparation for the diocesan wide Night of Confession on Wednesday, March 16th and our parish communal reconciliation on Sunday, April 7th. In addition, confessions are every Saturday from 3:30-4:00pm.

Last weekend was our Commitment Weekend, where everyone was asked to make a commitment to be involved in the parish. That could mean making a commitment to praying for the parish and all the ministries of the parish. It could mean offering behind the scenes support to a ministry or outright becoming involved in a particular ministry. Most of all, it is acknowledging that God has placed you in this place and at this time to use the gifts that he has given to make a difference in the lives of others. And he is using you to reveal his love through the sharing of your abilities and gifts. Sign up to see what a particular ministry does. Take a closer look at what is available and to see if your gifts and abilities are a good fit for that particular ministry. Additional commitment brochures with the listed ministries are located in the Gathering Area as well as a basket to place completed brochures.

This weekend we hear from Paul’s 1st Letter to the Corinthians 12:31-13:13 which is read at 99% of weddings or so it seems. Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous; it is not pompous… Love never fails. As Valentines Day approaches, take some time to strengthen your marriage. The Diocese of Cleveland website has many resources on the Marriage and Family Life page, which also includes a great site from the US bishops, www.foryourmarriage.org. For Your Marriage has resources for engaged and married couples.

In preparation for Lent which begins March 3rd, Trapper Jack will be here Sunday, February 27th at 6:00pm for a presentation on “Mary at the Foot of the Cross.” Watch for details..
 

-Fr. John