The Good Shepherd Liturgy Commission plans and provides for the spiritual development of each member of the community through liturgical celebrations.
“Liturgical actions are not private actions but celebrations of the Church itself, which is the ‘sacrament of unity,’ namely, a holy people assembled and ordered under the bishops; therefore, liturgical actions pertain to the whole body of the Church and manifest and affect it, but they affect the individual members of the Church in different ways according to the diversity of orders, functions, and actual participation.”
(Canon No. 837, #1)
Our Liturgy Ministries and Groups
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Interested in participating in Adult Spirituality?
Please contact Barb Cox at 314-791-5418 or by email at [email protected].
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Altar Servers are trained to assist at the celebration of the Eucharist, including weekend Masses, funerals, and weddings. This ministry is open to all students in grades 4 – 8 as well as all interested teens and adults. Training sessions take place several times per year.
Interested in becoming Eucharistic Minister, contact Mary Lou Watson at 636-797-3137 or by email at [email protected]
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During the 11 a.m. Masses for Children in grades pre-K-2nd grade.
Allow your child to participate in the Liturgy of the Word. After the Prayers of the Faithful, the children return to their families to celebrate in the Liturgy of the Eucharist. No registration or fee is required.
We look forward to celebrating the Liturgy of the Word with you and your children. All volunteers are “Protecting God’s Children” trained. Contact Mary Boushie at 636-789-4404.
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Interested in helping with the Church Art and Environment, please contact
Joanne Bone at 636-797-9798 or by email at [email protected] or
Laura Leffert at 314-488-6142 or by email at [email protected].
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Interested in participating in Eucharistic Adoration please contact
Louise Brotherton at 314-971-3855 or by email at [email protected] or
Debbie Schaeffer by email at [email protected].
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Interested in becoming a Eucharistic Home Bound Minister, contact Penny Hodapp at 636-789-2163 or by email at [email protected]
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Eucharistic Minister, or more properly “Lay Eucharistic Minister”, is used to denote a lay person who assists the priest in administering the sacraments of holy communion, the consecrated bread and wine. They may also take the sacraments to those who are ill, or otherwise unable to attend Mass.
Interested in becoming Eucharistic Minister, contact Mary Boushie at 636-789-4404.
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Greeters personally welcome those who come to worship, recognizing the presence of Christ in those they greet. They may also assist in distributing worship aids as needed.
Ushers welcome the stranger and friend, help people find seats in church, take up the collection and coordinate the presentation of the wine and bread, direct the Communion processions, and straighten the church after Mass. Ushers also keep an eye out for anyone in need of assistance and are knowledgeable about the church building, its facilities, and emergency procedures.
Interested in becoming Eucharistic Minister, contact Michelle Hinzer.
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Interested in participating in the Hospitality Choir?
Please contact Jan Buttner at 636-789-5795 or by email at [email protected].
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Interested in participating as a Lector?
Please contact Linda Martin at 636-797-2109 or by email at [email protected].
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Interested in participating as a Cantors or in the Music?
Please contact Kimberly Alridge at 314-623-7045 or by email at [email protected].
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Interested in participating in the Praise and Worship Music?
Please contact Jason Fowler at 314-435-7018 or by email at [email protected].
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Interested in participating as a Cantors or in the Music?
Please contact Kathy Cage at 636-797-2243 or by email at [email protected].
Contact Liturgy Commission
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Liturgy Events
Important Contact Information
Parish Office
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Office: 636-789-3356
Pastor
Rev. Christopher Holtmann
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Office: 636-789-3356
Deacon
Paul Martin
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636-797-2109
Deacon
Dan Raidt
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314-606-2898
Organist
Kimberly Aldridge
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(314)623-7045
Praise/Worship Ensemble
Jason Fowler
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(314)435-7018