Ministry Leader:  
Beverly Roeder
(254) 774.1869
beverleyroeder@yahoo.com

We welcome men and women to come and proclaim the word of God at daily Masses and at Sunday and Holy day Masses.  If you have a particular love of the Word of God and wish to help proclaim it, please apply.

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Who can serve as a Lector?
Anyone who is fully initiated into the Catholic Church and can read the scriptures ahead to prepare may join this ministry. Let us know your preference for Mass times so we can put you on the schedule.

What are the duties and expectations? 
Lectors generally arrive, dressed modestly, about 20-30 minutes before Mass begins in order to check the Lectionary for placement and confirm the presence of other reader(s). As the ambo is approached, the lector conveys a sense of authority, genuineness, and reverence for the Word of God.

The Lector must also be prepared--practice is essential and ideally begins early in the week preceding the scheduled time for being the Lector of the Mass.  As one practice, it is helpful also to prepare for the other readings in case a substitute is called.  Be attentive to your non-verbal communication, which is beneficial for the experience and understanding of listeners. Consider your tone of voice, speed of reading aloud, gestures, and eye contact.  Reflect on the nature of the reading--is it a story, letter, metaphor, etc.? 

The Mission of Lectors
God is present in the assembly of worshippers, the presider, the readings, and the Eucharistic presence of Christ.  The Liturgy of the Word is proclaimed by the Lectors in a way that enlivens the scriptures for the listener.  This occurs as the lector first understands what is being read and then is able to convey through the spoken word to the assembly of people. The Liturgy of the Word is spoken and is heard.