LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
Altar Care/Cleaning Ministry
Altar linens and albs are laundered by ladies of the parish. A schedule is published and ladies rotate washing the items, usually having a turn once or twice a month. Cleaning is done on Friday mornings after the 8:30 a.m. Mass where sacred vessels are washed and dried, candles are replaced as needed, furniture is dusted, and the candelabra is cleaned of dripped wax. Both men and women participate in the cleaning.
Altar Servers Ministry
This ministry is such a privilege. As an altar server, one gets to lead the procession into God's House while lifting and holding the Cross high before all, An altar server gets to assist the priests, making the priests's job so much easier and holy. Training is on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the church.
Cantors
The congregational singing at each Mass at Corpus Christi is led by a cantor who learns to proclaim the psalm and to bring forth the power of the WORD in music. A pleasing vocal tone, a minor ability to read music, and a strong enthusiasm for singing is desired as qualifying traits for cantors.
Choirs
Burmese / Myanmar Community Singers
CEA
Coro Querubines
The Celebration Chorale, directed by Steve Stone and accompanied by Andrew Fazackerley, in its 40+ years of existence and features from 45-55 adults from all walks of life. The Chorale sings music in four to eight parts from Bolduc to Beethoven, Paris to Proulx in a variety of languages and styles and offers a unique blend of fellowship and harmony. All adults over the age of 18 are encouraged to join at any time. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings from 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. in the Choir Room off of the Gym.
The Corpus Christi Children's Choir (ages 5-18) sings at the 8:30 a.m. Mass on the second Sunday of each month, as well as First Holy Communion, Christmas Eve Family Mass and other celebrations as requested. In community outreach efforts, they have performed as dancing elves, have sung in the Stone Mountain Thanksgiving Parade and the Christmas concert at Corpus Christi. Rehearsals, practices, parties and other extravaganzas are on Tuesdays from 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. in the Choir Room and continue throughout the year (extravaganzas are usually in the summertime).
The Corpus Christi Gospel Choir came together over fifteen years ago to share gospel music in a celebration of faith, praise and love. We perform traditional, popular and original gospel music arrangements as well as music from Africa and the Caribbean cultures. We sing the third Sunday of the month at the 8:00 a.m. Mass. Rehearsals are every Tuesday from 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m., and we welcome anyone who loves to sing!
Filipino Community Choir
St. Therese Choir
Voces en Fe
CEA
Coro Querubines
The Celebration Chorale, directed by Steve Stone and accompanied by Andrew Fazackerley, in its 40+ years of existence and features from 45-55 adults from all walks of life. The Chorale sings music in four to eight parts from Bolduc to Beethoven, Paris to Proulx in a variety of languages and styles and offers a unique blend of fellowship and harmony. All adults over the age of 18 are encouraged to join at any time. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings from 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. in the Choir Room off of the Gym.
The Corpus Christi Children's Choir (ages 5-18) sings at the 8:30 a.m. Mass on the second Sunday of each month, as well as First Holy Communion, Christmas Eve Family Mass and other celebrations as requested. In community outreach efforts, they have performed as dancing elves, have sung in the Stone Mountain Thanksgiving Parade and the Christmas concert at Corpus Christi. Rehearsals, practices, parties and other extravaganzas are on Tuesdays from 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. in the Choir Room and continue throughout the year (extravaganzas are usually in the summertime).
The Corpus Christi Gospel Choir came together over fifteen years ago to share gospel music in a celebration of faith, praise and love. We perform traditional, popular and original gospel music arrangements as well as music from Africa and the Caribbean cultures. We sing the third Sunday of the month at the 8:00 a.m. Mass. Rehearsals are every Tuesday from 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m., and we welcome anyone who loves to sing!
Filipino Community Choir
St. Therese Choir
Voces en Fe
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion are a group of lay men and women who are trained to assist the ordinary minister of communion (the priest) in distributing the Eucharist at Mass or to the ill and shut-ins. Training takes place once to twice a year after which they are certified, commissioned, and then scheduled on a regular basis. Any confirmed and practicing Catholic may apply at the church office.
Lectors Ministry
The ministry of Lector (Lay Reader) invites and prepares those who feel called to proclaim the Word of God in our liturgies. Information and reflective gatherings are held for those discerning a call to the ministry. A call to the office will connect those interested in the Lector Ministry with the Coordinator. All lectors gather annually for continuing lector formation.
Mass Captains
Mass Captains arrive at the church 20 minutes early to prepare for the next Mass. These duties include preparing the credence table, offertory gifts, liturgical books, candles and more.
