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Divine Worship (Liturgy)  For it was from the side of Christ as he slept the sleep of death upon the cross that there came forth 'the wondrous sacrament of the whole Church.' For this reason, the Church celebrates in the liturgy above all the Paschal mystery by which Christ accomplished the work of our salvation. It is this mystery of Christ that the Church proclaims and celebrates in her liturgy so that the faithful may live from it and bear witness to it in the world: For it is in the liturgy, especially in the divine sacrifice of the Eucharist, that "the work of our redemption is accomplished," and it is through the liturgy especially that the faithful are enabled to express in their lives and manifest to others the mystery of Christ and the real nature of the true Church. - from The Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1067-68
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Dec 01, 2007 at 09:23 AM |
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{mosimage} Members of this apostolate must be able to prepare and reflect on the Word of God and be able to meet a committment to arrive on time, prepared to share the Word of God during Mass. Interested parishioners are asked to contact the Parish office at (919) 570-0070. Click here for the most recent Reader and Lector schedules. |
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Last Updated ( Oct 20, 2008 at 04:17 PM )
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Nov 29, 2007 at 02:06 PM |
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Altar servers assist the priest during the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and other liturgical celebrations. Boys and girls who wish to be altar servers must have celebrated their First Communion and be at least in the third grade. Altar server training occurs approximately four times a year. Anyone interested in becoming an altar server should contact Jeff Garrett at 919-556-8732. Click here for the most recent schedules. |
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Last Updated ( Sep 03, 2008 at 02:12 PM )
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Nov 29, 2007 at 08:47 AM |
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{mosimage} Interested in this Apostolate? Please Contact Sue Gammon (919) 570-0070 ext. 108. In every celebration of the Eucharist, there should be a sufficient number of ministers of Holy Communion so that it may be distributed in a reverent and orderly manner. Bishops, priests and deacons distribute Holy Communion in virtue of their office as ordinary ministers of the Body and Blood of the Lord.
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Dec 01, 2007 at 09:03 AM |
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{mosimage} The ushers of today have descended from a long line of people of God who have gone before them. During the time of Christ, the doorkeepers of the temple numbered in the hundreds and were the forerunners of today's ushers. The more immediate predecessor of today's usher can be found in the clerical order of porter, instituted in the 3rd Century A.D. During those times, it was the duty of the porters or ushers to guard the door of the church against any intruders who might disturb the service. For more information contact Sue Gammon at (919) 570-0070 ext. 108 Usher Schedule |
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Last Updated ( Sep 03, 2008 at 02:24 PM )
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Dec 01, 2007 at 09:13 AM |
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{mosimage}Historically, a Sacristan was an officer who is charged with the care of the sacristy, the church, and their contents. In ancient times many duties of the sacristan were performed by the doorkeepers (ostiarii), later by the mansionarii and the treasurers. The Decretals of Gregory IX (lib. I, tit. xxvi, "De officio sacristæ") speak of the sacristan as if he had an honourable office attached to a certain benefice, and say that his duty was to care for the sacred vessels, vestments, lights, etc. Nowadays the sacristan is elected or appointed. |
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Last Updated ( Jan 05, 2008 at 02:48 PM )
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Dec 01, 2007 at 09:16 AM |
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{mosimage} Sacred music, being a complementary part of the solemn liturgy, participates in the general scope of the liturgy, which is the glory of God and the sanctification and edification of the faithful. It contributes to the decorum and the splendor of the ecclesiastical ceremonies, and since its principal office is to clothe with suitable melody the liturgical text proposed for the understanding of the faithful, its proper aim is to add greater efficacy to the text, in order that through it the faithful may be the more easily moved to devotion and better disposed for the reception of the fruits of grace belonging to the celebration of the most holy mysteries. --Inter Sollicitudines, Pope Pius X If you are interested in participating in Sacred music during liturgy at Saint Catherine's, please contact Brenda Rebilas, Director of Music at 919-570-0070 ext.107, or by e-mail at brebilas@stcathsiena.org . Also, more information can be found at our Sacred Music Site |
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Last Updated ( Jan 05, 2008 at 03:00 PM )
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Dec 20, 2007 at 08:04 PM |
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For more information about Banda Latina, please contact Brenda Rebilas, Director of Music at 919-570-0070 ext. 107, or at brebilas@stcathsiena.org |
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Last Updated ( Jan 05, 2008 at 03:02 PM )
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Dec 01, 2007 at 09:15 AM |
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The Altar Guild is a newly formed apostolate which has the responsibility of ensuring that the altar is prepared for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. It is responsible for cleaning the Sanctuary, maintaining the altar linens, candles, vessels and vestments used in the Mass. This work also includes guiding young women from Fourth Grade through High School. The Guild is to have a spirituality based on the spousal model of Saint Catherine of Siena who saw Christ as her bridegroom. For more information or if you are interested in joining the Saint Catherine's Ladies Altar Guild you may contact Mary Mabrey at (919) 554-9459. |
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Last Updated ( Jan 04, 2008 at 07:26 PM )
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Dec 16, 2007 at 08:47 PM |
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The Cantor's primary role is to proclaim the Psalm at Mass and to lead the faithful in the acclamations and songs in the Mass. During this time the songs of the faithful on Earth join the celestial choirs of heaven in Christ's ultimate prayer and sacrifice to his heavenly Father. |
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Last Updated ( Jan 04, 2008 at 07:28 PM )
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