Church Life

Ushers and greeters ministers of hospitality are vital to parishes so they need strong formation to comfortably and graciously respond to the needs of everyone who comes through the doors of your church. Solid training helps them become models of hospitality for the whole parish. This guide helps you train new and returning ministers of hospitality by providing knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are practical, theologically and liturgically-informed, and spiritually inspiring.

With its new title, design, and added content, this revised edition is more helpful than ever. To Fr. Paul Turner's foundational chapters on the meaning and history of the ministry and on the ministry's spiritual dimensions, a brief chapter on the liturgy by liturgist Corinna Laughlin has been added. To Karie Ferrell's practical and wise advice on the many detailed duties of the ministry, psychiatrist and spiritual director Thomas Welch has contributed some additional perspectives. Updates to frequently asked questions, the annotated list of recommended resources, and the glossary have added yet more value to the book, and questions for reflection and discussion continue to accompany each chapter.

Let this guide help you open wide the doors of your church so that it can be, as Pope Francis has called for, a spiritual field hospital for our needy world.

This guide includes:

• Theological and historical reflections on the liturgy and the ministry
• Practical skill-building and advice for serving in this role
• Ways to deepen your spirituality and call to discipleship
• Answers to frequently asked questions
• Recommended resources
• A glossary
• Questions for discussion and reflection

978-1-61671-591-5 | Saddlestitched | 6 x 9 | 64 pages | Language: English

The work of the sacristan is extremely important, for without their preparations, the Mass cannot begin. Sacristans work behind the scenes to help ensure proper celebration of the liturgy, setting out the books, the vestments, the vessels, the bread, and the wine. Grounded in Church doctrine and liturgical practice, this updated guide provides newly formed and experienced sacristans with the skills and theological insights to help them fulfill these crucial tasks.

This guide includes:

• Theological and historical reflections on the liturgy and the ministry
• Practical skill-building and advice for serving in this role
• Ways to deepen your spirituality and call to discipleship
• Answers to frequently asked questions
• Recommended resources
• A glossary
• Questions for discussion and reflection

978-1-61671-584-7 | Paperback | 6 x 9 | 96 pages | Language: English

Music ministers offer their gift to the glory of God. Whether they sing or play, their ministry is essential to the worship of your parish. It serves the flow of liturgical prayer, adds beauty and artistry to the way people pray, and enlivens the words that express belief and immerse those who sing them into the mystery of God.

This third edition has been expanded to help music ministers reflect more deeply upon their liturgical role. As part of the Liturgical Ministry Series ®, this book is grounded in Church doctrine, liturgical practice, and follows a format that provides the newly formed and experienced ministers alike with basic skills and theological insights in order to perform their ministry well and in a Christlike manner. This includes:

24k gold plated, satin finish. 8" H. overall. Can accommodate up to 3-1/2 luna.

Purificator with red cross. 12" x 18"

53% Linen 47% Cotton

Replacement Tab Collar for Stadelmaier Tab Collar Shirts.

Small white collar, made of strong plastic, for clergy shirts

Roman Fabric Collarette.

Front opening size 17.5

Mounting hardware not included.

Sizes:  9"x 3 3/4" Backplate, 9" Extension, 2 1/2" Round Bells w/ 3 Weights in Each. Mounting screws not included.

Glass Sanctuary globe Flared Top - Crystal.

Fits all 8 and 14 day sanctuary candles.

Silver plated open floral filigree with blue stone elements around the rays and are applied to the base. Gold-rimmed glass luna for 2-3/4" host.

24" Height. Includes Case

White Altar Server Cassocks with Snap Front. 65% polyester and 35% cotton.

Surplices sold separately.

El matrimonio en el Senor
Un recurso de formacion catolica

Leisa Anslinger, Laura Boyce-Steinhauser

As couples prepare to be married in the Catholic Church, it is important for them to take time to share their faith and gain insights into each other's family history and personal expectations for a sacramental Marriage. This resource is designed to help couples put Christ at the center of their marriage. It will engage them in conversation about Catholic teachings, handling conflict, developing strong communication skills, maintaining financial security, starting a family, and fostering a prayer life. They will learn more about their future partner and develop a strong foundation for marriage while deepening their relationship with God and giving witness to his love in the world.

This resource can be used during day-long Marriage preparation formation sessions, weekend retreats, and with sponsor couples.

978-1-61671-585-4 | Saddlestitched | 8 1/2 x 11 | 80 pages | Language: Spanish

Michael Cameron, Corinna Laughlin, Virginia Meagher, Paul Turner

Because readers provide a bridge between the Word of God and the assembly, helping Christ speak to his people, they need to understand, believe, and love the Word of God they proclaim. The Introduction to the Lectionary calls for a preparation for lectors and readers that includes spirituality, biblical and liturgical formation, and technical instruction for proclamation. This book provides exactly that in an inviting and readable style that grounds readers in essential knowledge and inspires them to keep learning and growing. This resource includes:

• Theological and historical reflections on the liturgy and the ministry
• Practical skill-building and advice for serving in this role
• Ways to deepen your spirituality and call to discipleship
• Answers to frequently asked questions
• Recommended resources
• A glossary
• Questions for discussion and reflection
• 978-1-61671-578-6 | Saddlestitched | 6 x 9 | 80 pages | Language: English

Washable Mass Linens are full embroidered red cross.

Made of 53% Linen and 47% Cotton - Hemmed

Washable Mass Linens are full embroidered with red cross.

Made of easy care 35% poly/65% linen blend

available with a white cross, red cross, or plain

Red Banner with white cross on it.

Size: 9-4/5' x 3-1/4'

Single bottle of Wine.

The Resurrection and the Crucifixion Book of the Gospel Cover.

The Resurrection of Christ and the Four Evangelists are pictured on the front cover and the Crucifixion of Christ is pictured on the back cover.

Oxidized Silver and Gold plated, accented with brass plated rosettes, front and back.

Burgundy Red

All leather book covers finished with protective end-caps. Fits books up to 10"x14"x1-3/4". Includes black vinyl storage case. Variation in color of leather to be expected.

Comes in pad of 50 sheets.

5 1/2" x 8 1/2"

This convenient and comprehensive paperback volume contains all of the readings for the Sundays of Year A, Year B, and Year C and those for solemnities and feast days. All of the readings are from the Revised New American Bible approved for use in the United States. To help with the long-range planning of liturgy and music, you'll find many useful tables and charts including: a list of all the readings in the order of the books in the Bible and where each may be found in the Lectionary; a similar index of responsorial psalms; a table of the dates of principal feasts from the year 2000 to the year 2025; a table of the dates of every Sunday in the liturgical year from 2000 to 2013; a list of the second readings for Sundays showing the continuity in proclaiming the letters of the New Testament; a list of the Gospel readings for Sundays that shows the continuity in proclaiming the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke; a list of the three readings for each Sunday in the three-year Lectionary cycle.

978-1-56854-335-2 | Paperback | 7 x 10 | 592 pages | Language: English

The wood handle is made from solid walnut. The color and grain may vary.

These long burning 3" diameter pillar advent candles are made especially for church advent wreaths. Made of 51% Beeswax.

Each of our candles is colored with a hand-dipped layer of richly-tinted pigments. This extra step gives our Advent candles a unique, lustrous finish and a brighter, longer-burning flame.

3" X 18"

Available in 3 Purple/1 Rose