St. Michael Parish Pastoral Council is in the beginning stages of forming a Worship and Spirituality Commission. The Commission supports the liturgical ministries and is responsible for fostering the liturgical and prayer life of the parish community.
A Worship and Spirituality Commission prepares the parish for worship by planning for liturgical seasons and feasts which reflect the diversity of the community. It provides various forms of prayer by offering seasonal, cultural and spirituality-related prayer experiences.
Worship and Spirituality Commissions educate its members and the entire parish about liturgical guidelines and practices that are found in various liturgical documents. The Commission also ensures those guidelines are followed.
The Commission recruits, trains and organizes the liturgical ministers that serve the parish. It ensures that the worship spaces are cared for, maintained, furnished and decorated with quality elements, recommending updates and improvements as needed. The Commission also serves as a resource for liturgical music by ensuring that the selection and presentation of music follow universal norms, is appropriate, and allows for full participation of the assembly, incorporating cultural elements where they may enhance the experience of prayer.
The Worship and Spirituality Commission might create committees to help with specific areas of worship, such as a Music Committee, an Environment Committee, etc.
The parish is looking for parishioners who might be interested in this Commission. We will have an initial meeting in the next few weeks. If you are interested in learning more or have any questions about this Commission, please contact Gina Czerwinski at the Pastoral Center at 623-8823 or at gina.czerwinski@portlanddiocese.org. Thank you for considering this invitation to join us in this new ministry. May God bless St. Michael Parish as we move forward with a Worship and Spirituality Commission.