The Liturgy (Greek for 'work of the people') is central to our life at Newman. It is the
"summit toward which our activity is directed, and the source from which all power flows."
- from the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy.
You may feel called to serve the community in one of the following ways:
Musicians:
If you sing or play an
instrument, and feel you have time to prepare for and
participate in a specific Mass each weekend, it could be
that you are called to serve the gathered assembly in this
way. For further information please contact Colleen
Lenord at (510) 848-7812, ext. 216 or
- A mixed choir sings at the 9:30 a.m. Sunday
Mass; rehearsals are Tuesdays from 7:30-9:00 p.m. and
Sundays from 8:30-9:20 a.m. - A smaller ensemble
sings for the 11:30 a.m. Sunday Mass; rehearsals are
Thursdays from 7:30-9:00 p.m. and Sundays from 10:40-11:20
a.m. - An ensemble sings at the 5:00 p.m. Sunday
Mass; rehearsals are Sundays 4:00-4:50 p.m. - A
Family Choir sings at Masses at Easter and Christmas. Leave a message for Colleen Lenord at (510) 848-7812,
ext. 216 or write her at
Worship Environment
The visual
and artistic preparation of the Chapel for major feasts such
as Christmas and Easter, as well as year-round maintenance
of a suitable environment for worship, is a most valuable
service to the community. If you would like to contribute in
this way, leave a message for Colleen Lenord at (510) 848-7812,
ext. 216 or write her at
Eucharistic Ministry
If you are
interested in becoming a minister of Holy Communion,
complete an application form at the Front Desk and leave for
Gary Addiego.
Lector Ministry
If you would like
to proclaim the Word at Sunday or weekday Masses and have
time for training and preparation, complete an application
form at the Front Desk and leave for Jeff Dhont.
Sacristan Ministry
The physical
preparation for both daily and Sunday Masses and clean-up is
an important service to the community. If you would like to
contribute as a sacristan, leave a message for the head
Sacristan, Linda Fitzgerald, at Newman Hall or e-mail her at .
Communion Ministry to the Homebound
If you are available to take Holy Communion to someone
who is ill or who is homebound, leave a message for Fr. Bernie Campbell at (510) 848-7812, ext. 202, or e-mail him at .
