Lector - Commentators
This group is responsible for the readings at Sunday Masses, Holydays, etc., and the leadership of congregational participation. To become a reader, a person must be trained. After training, he or she will be assigned to the Mass time of their choice, usually once a month, and must make suitable preparation. There are occasional general meetings and individual training sessions, on a one to one basis, which are readily available. You are welcomed to join this ministry. Please call Mary Kay Fanning at 646-3266.

Liturgy of the Word for Children
Liturgy of the Word for children is a scripture/homily worship experience for children ages 4 - 10. During the school year, at the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday and at the 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass, they exit the main church with a volunteer presider immediately following the opening prayer. The group is divided into two age groups. This worship (not classroom) experience stresses the liturgical season & gospel message in a developmentally appropriate setting, as suggested by the Vatican Document "Directory for Masses with Children." For information call Debra Greaney (828-3620).

Mass Ministry
Mass is celebrated once a month for the residents of the Bloomfield Hills Care Center. Both men and women of St. Hugo Parish assist those able to attend Mass. This service has been given by generous people for many years. For information call Julianne Roesch at (248) 646-7354.

Sacristan
Sacristans is a ministry where men and women volunteer to serve at weekday and weekend Masses, Their duties are preparing for and assisting during the Mass. Contact: Jim Hutton at (248) 335-0317 or email at dent@oakland-info.com. Wedding Sacristans prepare for the wedding Mass and assist to the needs of the Bridal party (bride, groom, attendants, mothers, etc.). Volunteers are welcome! (more)

Chairperson:Laura Kerby, 652-0027
Co-Chairperson: Jackie Guastelia, ( 248) 340-8731

Servers
This organization trains and schedules servers to assist the priest at Mass. Each year St. Hugo’s gives the opportunity to young people in the sixth grade and older to become servers at the celebration of the Eucharistic Liturgy. This is a singular honor because it allows you to help the celebrant at the feast which brings the Son of God and our Brother to His people in a very special way. Servers, though, have some very serious responsibilities, too.

The first and most important is that each one must want to serve himself or herself. They must do it because they choose to do it, not because a friend, or brother or sister serves, or because Mom or Dad wants them to do it. Second, they must learn what to do and then do it reverently. Third, they must resolve and work out with their parents that they will keep their appointments on time (10 minutes before Mass begins) or find a substitute according to server rules. Schedules are mailed to each server and are published each week in the Sunday bulletin.

You must decide the first question. If you choose to become a server, please print and fill out a Server Registration Form. Then return it to school or to me at one of the training sessions: October 12, at 12:00 p.m., October 19 at 12:00 p.m. and October 26 at 12:00 p.m. You must attend two sessions. Each session lasts about one hour. The sixth grade will begin serving in October. I look forward to seeing you and working with you to make Liturgy at St. Hugo’s more meaningful for you and us, and to glory our Brother, Jesus Christ. See you Ten Minutes Before Mass! Director, Bill Slowey, (248) 644-7293.

Ushers Club
Membership in the Ushers Club is open to all men, women and high school Seniors of the Parish. The purpose of the Ushers Club is to fulfill the duties associated with church services as per the Reverend Pastor, and to participate in any other parish activities as agreed upon by the Ushers at their regular meetings.

Business meetings, which are announced in The Herald and by email, are held when necessary with the annual banquet and election of officers occurring in May. For information call Garrett Haubenreich, (248)433-3814 or Mike Miller, (248)412-3083.

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