Parish of St. Anthony of Padua

MINISTRIES

Altar Servers
Eucharistic Ministers
Music Ministry
Lectors
Greeters
Ministry of Care
Funeral Luncheons

ALTAR SERVERS

An Altar Server's duties consist of assisting the Priest during mass.

Qualifications
    An active member of the parish community who is fully initiated into the Catholic faith.
    An ability to express reverence and service through a quiet attention to duties.
    An ability to pay attention and remember the procedures during each part of mass.

The following youth/adults have generously volunteered their time as Altar Servers for St. Anthony's Parish:

AngelinaFournier	Emma Fournier	George Nason	Damon Madison	Curtis Knapton
Andy&TonyPenk	Anthony Conant	Carol Conant	Grace Conant	Paul Concannon
Nick Minor	Josh Minor	Albert Doyon	Doug Herman	Hannah Herman
Brielle Merrifield	John Merrifield	Larry Owens	Gerry Lizotte
Haley Plante	Chelsea Plante	Morgan Reilly	Shannon Reilly

If interested in becoming an Altar Server, please call the St. Anthony Parish office at
857-0490.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

The Eucharistic Minister distributes the most Holy Eucharist under the appearance of bread and wine to the communicants of St. Anthony's Parish.

Qualifications
    Have an attitude of loving service
    Must have received the sacrament of Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation and Confirmation
    Must be a registered member of the parish

The following have been selected to serve as our Eucharistic Ministers:

4 PM Mass--------	Judith Anderson	William & Cindy Aube	Ruth Chretian	Elizabeth Coughlin
Leo Daniel	Al Doyon	Judith Doyon	Marilyn Foster	Steve Gagnon
Phyillis Gould	Germaine Grant	Earl Hegarty	Greg & Trudy Jones	Aline Lizotte
Gerry Lizotte	Alda Roy	Leo Tetreault	Robert Usher	Maryann Usher
8:30 AM Mass-----	Rosalie Aube	Jane Boddy	Patricia Boucher	John & Kathleen Boyden
Rachel Burke	William Burke	Carol & Larry Caron	Lisa Champagne	Russ Champagne
Carol Conant	Julie Crandall	Cynthia Crockett	Tara Herman	Harry & Jeanne Leclair
Mark&DonnaLeclair	Judith Lefebvre	Alphee Lefebvre	Vivian Mendoza	Mr.Mrs. Kirkwood Malloy
Walter Parker	Tony Plante	Priscilla Poitras	Robert Poitras	Mary Richards
Sharon Seger	Patricia Tanguay	Gene Tanguay	Debra Traugh
11 AM Mass------	Louise Bushey	Katherine Foye	Mary Gallant	Helen & Joseph Godin
Bernadette Gratto	Catherine payne	Paul Payne	Stephen Pesce	Richard Poitras
Patricia Rodney	Ed Taylor	Ruth Thompson	Peggy Wintle

Please see Father Reggie if you are interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister.

MUSIC MINISTRY ♫

Organ/Keyboard	Guitar
Judith Ferrante	Larry Garvey
Nancy Edstrom	Bruce LeBeau
Louis Phillippe	Nate Sanborn

Cantors
Kim Tilton	Gabriella Latini	Cathy Ball
Joan Dube	Rita Smith	Ed Morin

Choir/Folk Group
Rosalie Aube	Kim Tilton	Mary Hall	Jan Foster
Claire Garvey	Donna Higgins	Al Francoueur	Jerry Drouin
Alda Roy	Liz Tanguay	Ed Morin	Gail Sanborn
Gary Sanborn	Rita Smith	Jean O'Keefe	Gabriella Latini
Paul Emery	Rick Silver	Marie Silver	Andrew Silver
Grace Conant	Cathy Ball	Joan Dube

The objective of the Music Ministry is to proclaim God's word using meaningful music and song. The responsibilities are to support celebration on a regular basis and prepare for your ministry role (i.e. cantor, choral member or instrumentalist)

Qualifications
    Past experience is not required for general choral work.
    Specific music capabilities are needed for cantor, soloists, and instrumentalists.
    Length of commitment of one year or for holidays.

Days & Times Needed - Regular rehearsals, weekend Masses, holidays, and special Liturgies with rehearsal.

Training - On-going rehearsals and optional music workshops, when offered.

LECTORS

A Lector proclaims the scripture readings with conviction, meaning, and clarity. They will be a herald of good news of Jesus Christ at weekend, Holy day, and other liturgies.

Qualifications
Voice suitable for presentations
Catholic Christian conviction founded on committed relationship with Christ
Desire to grow in that relation through studying and praying the word
Desire to make that word come alive in the liturgy for the parish community
Commitment to obtain and improve one's oral interpretation (Lectoring) skills through workshops and ongoing practice.

The following people are serving as Lectors for St. Anthony's Parish:

Erland Cutter	Judith Doyon	Paul Emery
Katherine Foye	Stephen Gagnon	Gregory Knapton
Germaine McAtee	Francine and Kyah Morrissette	George Nason
Tony Plante	Susan Rossignol	Ann Siefring
Ed Taylor
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GREETERS

A Greeter is a person who greets the parishioners at the door and is available to assist the parishioners if they have any problems.

Qualifications
    Enjoys meeting people
    Extend a welcoming hand in the name of the church
    Person should be outgoing

The following people serve as greeter for St. Anthony's Parish:

Kathy Begos	Theresa Brackett and kids	Dan Brady
Teresita Cardona	Marie Carroll	Ted & Adrianne Desveaux
June Doyle	Collette Day	Fournier Family
Joan Hodgdon	Priscilla Hebert	Carmen Girard
Nathan, Gagne and Trina Hawkes	Linda and Richard Julian	Edmund and Velma Labrecque
Elba Parr	Richard and Sylvia Payeur	Terry Patten
Lori Rogers	Pauline Rogers	Paul and Janice Roy

If interested in becoming a Greeter, please contact the Chairperson June Doyle

MINISTRY OF CARE

The Ministry of Care are representatives from the St. Anthony's Parish who reach out to members of the parish community who are unable to attend Mass. The Ministry of Care reaches out to these members by bringing them the Eucharist or just visiting.   They cover several locations and residents, including the Barron Center, Springbrook, St. Joseph's Manor, Vet's Home, Fall Brook, Larrabee Village, Dolly Farm, and Private Homes.

Qualifications
    A person who is comfortable and at ease with the sick and dying
    A person who has a lot of patience
    A person who has a strong commitment to fulfill their duties

The following people serve as Ministry of Care:

Laura Anderson	Lorraine Belanger	Patricia Boucher	Fern Bougie
Louise Bushey	Alexander Fortin	Marilyn Foster (Chair)	Carolyn Gilman (Chair)
Helen Godin	Joe Godin	Anne Griffiths	Patricia King
Mary Ann Landry		Eleanor Mavadones	Sharon Mckeeman
Walter Parker	Tony Plante	Bob Poitras	Bev Swett
Maryann Usher	Bob Usher	Terry Wildes

If you would like to join this ministry, please call Carolyn Gilman at 854-4763 or Marilyn Foster at her home. They will be glad to assist you with any questions or perhaps arrange an appointment to visit you.

FUNERAL LUNCHEON

The Funeral Luncheon Ministry is comprised of parishioners who wish to give support to the families who have lost a loved one by cooking and/or serving at our funeral luncheons. Parishioners are reimbursed for food purchased to cook and volunteers are invited to eat at the luncheon after attendees are served.

Qualifications
A person who wishes to bake or cook for the funeral and can have it delivered the day of the funeral
A person who wishes to help in serving, fellowship, and care for the family during the funeral luncheon

The following people serve as the Funeral Luncheon Ministry:

TEAM A
Gerry Lizotte, Leader 854-5938
Ted Desveaux, Leader 854-4224

Alice Arsenault	Lucile Caron	Margie Caron	Lisa & Russ Champagne
Claudette Deroche	Ted & Adrienne Desveaux	Ron & Betty Doak	Judy Doyon
Jeanne Dwyer	Paul Emery	Priscilla Hebert	Florence LeBlanc
John Lizotte	Larry Lizotte	Mark Lizotte	Aline & Gerry Lizotte
Mary Dottie McQuirk	Richard Payeur	Pat Poulin	Donna Testa

TEAM B
Carmel Girard, Leader 854-4195
Angie Francoeur, Leader 854-5947

	Connie Bois	Jim & Ellen Burrill	Carol Caron
Dolores Champagne		Ida Dugas	Claudette Fearon
Marilyn Foster	Angie Francoeur	Steve Gagnon	Carmen Girard
Helen Godin	Mary Leclerc	Phil Leclerc	Estelle Mailhot
Cindy Murphy	Colette Pelletier	Pat Thomas

TEAM C
Bob Poitras, Leader 854-4789
Rosalie Aube, Leader 854-8019

Rosalie Aube	Tena Beal	Kathryn Begos	Michelle Blais
Tina Driscoll	Shirley Gaudet	Jackie Giebert	Nancy Gilbert
	Patrick & Donald Kopacz	Dollie Landry	Maureen LeBeau
Nancy Lentz	Jane Mailhot	Karen O'Leary	Walter Parker
Bob Poitras	Patricia Rodney	Wendy St. Pierre	Lorraine Sullivan
Pat Tanguay	Carol Tedford

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