Ministry of the Word – Our Readers

 

What We Do

Our team of trained readers commit to proclaiming scripture at our weekend Masses, Saturday at Rowton and Sunday St Werburgh’s. A quarterly rota is use to schedule readers for those Masses.

 

How you can join us

If you are interested in joining this Ministry all you need is a clear voice and the confidence to have a go! Training is provided.

 

Who to contact

To enquire about becoming a reader please email ‘admin@stwerburghchester.co.uk’ and the Readers Coordinator will contact you about taking your enquiry further.

 

About the group

The Ministry of the Word, the proclamation of scripture, is a key element of the whole Mass, and is so much more than simply reading the designated scriptures for the day. St Werburgh’s readers are trained to proclaim scripture clearly and expressively so that the congregation is able to best understand the readings.

 

There is an annual, mandatory review for all readers when any changes to our procedures, and exchange of ideas and comments are addressed.

 

The quarterly Readers Rota is available here. It is also displayed on the volunteers notice board in the porch

 

A set of ‘Guidelines for Readers’ is available here. This should be kept handy and referred to regularly as an aide memoire!