Music Ministries

Liturgical Ministries

8:45 a.m. Choir Altar Care Hospitality Ministry
10:30 a.m. Choir Altar Servers Lectors
6 p.m. Choir Charismatic Prayer Perpetual Adoration
Christmas Childrens' Choir Church Environment Prayer
Instrumentalists & Cantors Contemplative Prayer Sacristans
Resurrection Choir Ecumenism Video Ministry
Daily Mass Musicians Eucharistic Ministry Wedding Liturgy
Musical Artists

General Intercessions

 

             

The Mass is the source and summit from which all power flows! All are invited to come and worship with us at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Community.  Christ is present in our assembly and presider, the Word of God we share and Body and Blood of Jesus we partake at Holy Communion.  Young or old, rich or poor, married or single, divorced or separated, Jesus our host welcomes you today to come and worship at Holy Name; Come!

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Mass Schedule:
Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 PM 
Sunday: 7:15AM, 8:45AM, 10:30AM
                                12:15& 6:00 PM
Daily Mass:               M-F 7:00 AM, M-Sat. 8:30 AM
Nursery:                    8:45 & 10:30 AM Sunday Masses


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Liturgical Ministries

For more information about becoming involved in any of our liturgical ministries, please contact Peggy Smith at (321)773-2783 ext 141 or email psmith@hnj.org.

Altar Care

ALTAR CARE / LINEN CARE TEAM

These ministries involve caring  for the Altar Linens, cloths, corporals, purificators, albs, chasubles, Altar ornamentals, such as the candles and other such items and their inventory. Individuals work closely with the Associate Worship Director.

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Altar Servers-
Server assists celebrant(s) and provides support to the sacristan during the liturgy. Also availability and willingness to serve for special liturgical celebrations outside of Sunday worship. Child servers are accepted to the ministry after completing 4th grade. Adult servers are always welcome also.


Some training in accordance with the requirements of the presiding priests of the parish, dependability, neat appearance and basic knowledge of the liturgy is required.

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Charismatic Prayer

 

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Church Environment
This ministry enhances the celebration of liturgies by decorating the church and altar to reflect the current liturgical season.
Artistic, sewing or floral arrangement abilities are helpful but not required. Willingness to devote time to decorating the church is most important.

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Eucharistic Ministry

EXTRAORDINARY  MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION -

A special Minister of the Eucharist is a lay person commissioned for service to a particular community. Special Ministers of the Eucharist are selected by the Pastor with prayerful consideration of the needs of the community and the qualifications of the individual. 
Preparation for the Ministry includes:
* formal instruction through the Diocesan Office of Liturgy upon the recommendation  of the Pastor
* parish instruction as to local customs and responsibilities
* formal commissioning at a parish liturgy, to distribute Eucharist from the altar only

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Lectors

The ministry of Lector is to proclaim the Word of God at Mass through readings taken from the Old and New Testaments. The initial training is provided by the ministry coordinator. Additional training and workshops are held periodically both at the parish and diocesan level.  Public speaking and a desire to learn more about the Scriptures is helpful. The impact of God's messages reflects significantly the preparation, the delivery and the conviction of the Lector. Click here for the current schedule

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Hospitality Ministry

USHERS / GREETERS
Ministers of Hospitality welcome parishioners as they arrive at church, assist with seating, collect and present the community's offering and direct people to communion stations and select the gift presenters. Ushers and Greeters are present at their designated Saturday and Sunday Masses as well as special liturgies or functions that occur throughout the year.

Following each liturgy, a general check-up is done throughout the church making sure all is in good order for the next service.  

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Prayer

 

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Sacristans
Sacristans are Ministers who have accepted the additional responsibility of preparing the Sacred Vessels and unconsecrated elements prior to the celebration of the Mass
(Daily Masses, Sunday liturgies, funerals and weddings).

Additional responsibilities include purifying the Sacred Vessels upon completion of the Mass with the help of other Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.
An apprenticeship with an experienced sacristan is required, including basic knowledge of liturgy and the vessels used.   

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Music Ministries

Click here for our new Music Ministry PamphletAll parishioners, young and old who have been given special gifts in singing or playing musical instruments are asked to pray about joining one of the music ministries listed here.  Professional organists, cantors and instrumentalists are also needed.

Interested please contact George Kobosko after Mass, e-mail: gkobosko@hnj.org or call 773-2783 or 728-1812

8:45 a.m. CHOIR

REHEARSALS:  Parish Music Studio

Every Wednesday, 7:00- 8:00 p.m.

Every Sunday 8:15 a.m.

Sunday Mass 8:45 am

10:30 a.m. CHOIR

REHEARSALS: Parish Music Studio

Every Wednesday, 8:00 - 9:15 p.m.

Every Sunday 10 a.m.

Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m.

6 p.m. CHOIR

Make a joyful noise!  Come sing with the Contemporary Choir.  All are welcome.  If you ever thought about singing with a choir and weren't sure your voice was up to par come and try. Information: Vicki Clay at vickiclay@cfl.rr.com or call (321) 253-4162 or director Betty Ann Kroger at 773-2783x121.

8:30 am. SALS:  Parish Music Studio

Every Tuesday, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Every Sunday 5:00 pm: In the Church

Sunday Mass 6:00 p.m.

CHRISTMAS CHILDRENS' CHOIR

- REHEARSALS: Parish Music Studio

- Wednesday in November - December

- Sing at Christmas Vigil Mass December 24th at 7:00 pm

INSTRUMENTALISTS & CANTORS

Pianists, organists, guitarists, bass players, string or brass instrumentalists for Sunday masses and even daily masses are needed. Cantors are needed who read music, have well-trained voices and can lead the community in weekend and daily masses.

Rehearsals on Wednesday 7:00-8:00 p.m. or 8:00-9:15 p.m. and special times TBA

RESURRECTION CHOIR

A group of singers, who support, comfort and pray through song during Funeral Masses. Singers are called from a list a day or two before the Funeral Mass.

DAILY MASS MUSICIANS

Pianists, organists and cantors are people who lead the singing at the Monday – Friday 8:30 am. masses.

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MUSICAL ARTISTS

Acting, singing and memorizing music is required to be involved in our shows. Stage managers and crew, builders, lighting technicians and painters are needed.

MUSIC   ~   MINISTRY  ~  MISSION

THE MISSION OF MUSIC AT HOLY NAME OF JESUS PARISH IS TO SERVE. MUSIC SHOULD ASSIST THE ASSEMBLED BELIEVERS TO EXPRESS AND SHARE THE GIFT OF FAITH THAT IS WITHIN US ALL.

 

CANTOR /  PARISH CHOIR


The cantor's role is to lead the congregation in song, and sing the responsorial psalms at Sunday masses, funerals and weddings. A pleasant voice and a willingness to practice on one's own are the skills necessary. Attendance at the workshops held by the diocese and meetings by the choir director are required training prior to performance. The Cantor is the psalmist, song leader and animator of the assembly.


The parish choir augments the prayer life of the assembly through music. They also prepare special music which reflects the particular celebration.
The choir meets weekly.  

Come join us, for singing adds beauty and solemnity to the sacred liturgy.

For more information about becoming involved in any of our Music Ministries, please contact George Kobosko at (321) 773-2783 ext 121 or email gkobosko@hnj.org.

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