Lectors

The Mosaic That Shows Us the Face of God

A mosaic consists of thousands of little stones. Some are blue, some are green, some are yellow, some are gold.  When we bring our faces close to the mosaic, we can admire the beauty of each stone. But as we step back from it, we can see that all these little stones reveal to us a beautiful picture, telling a story none these stones can tell by itself.  –H.Nouwen Society

That is what our life in community is about. Each of us is like a little stone, but together we reveal the face of God to the world. Nobody can say:  “I make God visible.” But others who see us together can say: “They make God visible.”  Community is where humility and glory touch.

We are always open to adding a few more colorful stones, here at St. Paul Parish, to create an even more beautiful mosaic within this ministry of ours. 

Please consider reaching out to those you know, perhaps a friend or family member who is just waiting for that personal invitation to join us in proclaiming His Word. 

Anyone interested in this ministry can email us at ourchurch@stpaulkensington.org.

The Ministry of Lectors

Lectors are members of the Assembly who proclaim the Word in the first two scripture readings. They also assist in creating a hospitable and prayerful environment by praying the Prayers of the Faithful.

Training and preparation are necessary for those persons wishing to be Lectors. Proclaiming the Sacred Scripture is different from other kinds of public speaking. Not only do Lectors need to be effective communicators, but they need to absorb and express the spirit of the Liturgy as well. 

Speaking of readers at the Liturgy, Vatican II said, “They excercise a genuine liturgical function. They ought, therefore, to discharge their office with the sincere piety and decorum demanded by so exalted a ministry and right expected of them by God’s people. Consequently, they must all be trained to perform their functions in a correct and orderly manner… Christ is present in His word since it is He Himself who speaks when the Holy Scriptures are read in the church.”