Mass Schedule:
T-R 5:15, Sa 4:30, Su 8:30 & 10:30
Call us: 507-452-5656
Email us: stmarys@wacs1.org
1303 West Broadway
Winona, MN 55987
Saint Mary's Parish
Liturgy
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About Our Liturgy and Music Director
Gwynne Mishler
email: smliturgy@wacs1.org phone: 507-452-5656, ext. 16
Gwynne Mishler became Director of Liturgy and Music in September 2011. She holds a bachelor of Arts degree in both vocal and instrumental music from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD. She attended the College of St. Teresa until its closing. She has been involved in liturgical music since childhood.
Weddings and Funerals
Gwynne Mishler works with couples and families to plan the liturgies for these occasions in life.
To discuss a Wedding, Funeral or other Special Event call Gwynne at 507-452-5656 ext. 16
Liturgical Ministry
"As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace."
-1 Peter 4:10By reason of our baptism, we are called to participate in the ministries of the liturgy, offering service to the Christian community. Some ministries are very visible to the community; others are more behind the scenes. Every ministry is important. Training is provided for each ministry and taking into account the person’s availability and Mass preference a schedule is prepared. How is God calling you to serve?
Sharing the Ministry
We are grateful that you have chosen to share your gifts and actively participate in liturgical ministry. Many liturgical ministers are required to serve with and for God’s people at Eucharistic liturgies. These liturgical ministries include: Minister of the Eucharist, Word, Music and Hospitality, Altar Server, Gift Bearer and Sacristan. Other liturgical ministries include Art & Environment Committee, Heavenly Cleaners, and new this year, the Funeral Ministry.
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Minister of the Word - Proclaim the Scriptures and the Prayers of the Faithful. Confirmed teens and adults are eligible.
Sacristan - Prepare bread, wine and vessels to be used at the Eucharistic liturgy; clean-up in preparation for next liturgy. Confirmed teens and adults are eligible
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion - Offer the Body and Blood of Christ in the form of bread and wine at the communion rite. Confirmed teens and adults are eligible
Altar Server - Assist presider in specific tasks at the Eucharistic liturgy. Students entering grade 4 and up are eligible. Adults may also serve at week day and funeral Masses as well as Sunday liturgies.
Gift Bearer - Present the gifts of the faith community. Families and individuals are eligible.
Minister of Hospitality - Welcome all people to the House of God; help seat assembly members; facilitate the collection. Families and individuals are eligible.
Heavenly Cleaners - Commitment to the cleanliness and care of the worship and gathering spaces once a month. Families and individuals are eligible.
Funeral Ministry - To provide hospitality and compassionate support to the grieving family and prepare the worship space with appropriate liturgical items for the funeral. To serve in the funeral liturgy in various liturgical ministry roles. The ministry of the Church at this time is one of gently accompanying the mourners in their initial adjustment to the fact of death and to the sorrow this entails. (OCF, #52)
Order of Christian Funerals
Contact Ann Orzechowski for further information
Liturgical Ministry Schedules
Liturgical Ministry Dress Guidelines
When ministering to others, Liturgical Ministers are the face of Christ for the assembly. The image we project reflects not only the dignity of the ministerial role, but our own personal dignity as well.
May thru August ministry schedules
