St. Francis de Sales Church

MISSION: To participate in the Liturgy of the Word by proclaiming the Word of God at the Mass in a reverent manner. 

ACTIVITIES: The Lectors prayerfully review the readings prior to the Saturday/Sunday/Holyday Liturgy. Responsibilities of the lector include:

• making the announcements before Mass
• being part of the entrance procession
• carrying the Book of the Gospels if a Deacon is not present
• proclaiming the first and second readings during the Liturgy of the Word, and reading the petitions if a Deacon is not present.
• One Lector is assigned for each reading in a scheduled Mass when possible.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Any Catholic who has been confirmed may be commissioned to be a lector at the Sunday Masses. High School students are encouraged to participate. A training session is required.  Please fill in the form to the right if you are interested.