Church of St. Uriel the Archangel Sea Girt, New Jersey
Lay Readers
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Ministry of Lay Reader
The ministry of Lay Reader (or Lector) is that of proclaiming the Word of God through the public reading of Holy Scripture in the liturgy. The Lay Reader is invited to enter a relationship with Christ, the living Word of God, and then impart that Word to the community in a way that inspires the hearers to listen and absorb.
Lay Readers at St. Uriel's proclaim the Word with clarity and conviction - because they pray with the Scriptures, reflect on them, and have come to love the Word of God. Our Lay Readers are called to study the readings not only in preparation for Mass, but also as they integrate them into their daily lives.
Qualifications for Lay Reader include a love of the Word of God, a pleasant speaking voice, and reasonable comfort in speaking before a crowd. Each Lay Reader is asked to prayerfully study and practice the assigned reading throughout the weeks before serving.
Lectionary Schedule
2023 - Year A
February 26
The First Sunday in Lent
8:00am Mass
Diane Haviland
10:00am Mass
Joann Sargo
March 5
The Second Sunday in Lent
8:00am Mass
Joe Mahon
10:00am Mass
Jean Deatrick
March 12
The Third Sunday in Lent
8:00am Mass
Carolyn Rizzo
10:00am Mass
Emily Conover
March 19
The Fourth Sunday in Lent
8:00am Mass
Darcy Rosen
10:00am Mass
Karen Clauburg
March 26
The Fifth Sunday in Lent
8:00am Mass
Diane Haviland
10:00am Mass
Joann Sargo
April 2
The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday
8:00am Mass
Lay Reader: Darcy Rosen
Narrator: Joe Mahon
Reader: Diane Haviland
Jesus: Steve Sroka
10:00am Mass
Lay Reader: Jean Deatrick
Narrator: Dave Kiely
Reader: Peg Thompson
Jesus: Jeff Thorpe
April 6
Maundy Thursday
7:30pm Mass
Joann Sargo
April 7
Good Friday
7:30pm Good Friday Liturgy with Mass of the Presanctified
Carolyn Rizzo
PASSION PLAY
Narrator: Joe Mahon
Jesus: Fr. Jesse
Reader:
April 8
Holy Saturday:
The Great Vigil of Easter
7:30pm Mass
Karen Clauburg
April 9
Easter Day
10:00am
Diane Haviland
April 16
The Second Sunday of Easter
8:00am Mass
Joe Mahon
10:00am Mass
Karen Cavagnaro
April 23
The Third Sunday of Easter
8:00am Mass
Darcy Rosen
10:00am Mass
Karen Clauburg
April 30
The Fourth Sunday of Easter
8:00am Mass
Steve Sroka
10:00am Mass
Emily Conover