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Before the Mass begins, someone has to prepare for it. The sacristan "diligently arranges the liturgical books, the vestments, and other things that are necessary for the celebration of Mass" (General Instruction of the Roman Missal, 105a).
At Mass, the reader proclaims the assigned Scriptures that precede the Gospel. A person does not need to be ordained deacon or priest to serve as a reader at Mass.
A Master of Ceremonies is a minister in the sanctuary who assists the flow of a liturgy. The role is especially appropriate for Masses with a Bishop.
A homily is a sermon preached by a deacon or a priest, but there are occasions when a lay person preaches. Most commonly, these are celebrations outside of Mass.
"Corpus Christi-St. Bernard Parish is a Catholic faith community centered in the Eucharistic celebration. We give witness to our baptismal promises and commit ourselves to learn, love, and live the message of Jesus Christ."
Corpus Christi - St. Bernard Parish
1523 Washington Street
West Newton, MA 02465
Office Hours
Monday - Friday | 9:00am - 3:30pm
P: 617-244-0608
F: 617-969-1025
E: info@ccsbparish.org