St Rene Worship

The St. Rene Worship Commission strives to be of service to the people of St. Rene. The commission focuses on the continuing development of the liturgical and sacramental life and direction of the parish community. It supports and directs the continuing education and formation of all liturgical ministries and maintains the art and environment in the parish.

Anyone who has been confirmed is eligible and welcome to be of service in one or more of the liturgical ministries listed below. If you have any interest or would just like to ask questions about any of these ministries contact the Parish office at: 586-939-7500.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
One training session is required and attendance at a yearly ministry meeting held in the Spring. Eucharistic Ministers distribute the Eucharist at Sunday, daily and holy day Masses. Eucharistic Ministers are not scheduled for specific times but are encouraged to sign up to serve at whatever Mass they attend.

Communion to the Homebound: St. Rene offers communion to the homebound on the first and third Fridays of the month. Eucharistic Ministers would need to be available during the morning hours to serve in this ministry. Training and materials are provided.

Communion to Cherrywood: Eucharistic Ministers take communion and visit with residents at Cherrywood Nursing Home. Training is provided.

LECTORS/COMMENTATORS
One training session is required and attendance at a yearly ministry meeting held in the Spring. Lectors/commentators proclaim the Word of God at weekend Masses, daily Mass holy days and special liturgical celebrations. Lectors/commentators are scheduled on a quarterly basis.

PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL
St. Rene has a Eucharistic Adoration Chapel open 24 hours a day. People sign up for one hour of adoration on a regular basis so there is always someone in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Anyone, however, is welcome to come in to pray at any time. If you have any questions or would like to find out what the open adoration hours are, please contact the Parish office at 586-939-7500.

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
The process whereby those inquiring about the Catholic faith learn and journey together with the support of the RCIA team members and sponsors toward full initiation into the Catholic Church. All persons never baptized, baptized in another Christian faith or baptized Catholic but who have never completed the sacraments are welcome.

The process runs from September to May. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Maureen Zebehazy at 586-939-7500.

USHERS
Both men and women are welcome and encouraged to become ushers. The ushers are first and foremost a welcoming symbol of hospitality. Duties include seating people, taking up the collection, distributing the bulletin, taking requests from people who need communion brought to them in the back of the church and attendance at a yearly ministry meting held in the Spring. For more information, contact Maureen Zebehazy at 586-939-7500.

ALTAR SERVERS
Boys and girls who are in the fourth grade and above are eligible to become an altar server. Being an altar server is a very important way to serve God and the church, while having some fun, too! Training is provided and beginners will serve with more experienced servers until they feel comfortable.