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Ministry of Reader

Lectors perfom a vital ministry at our liturgical celebrations as they proclaim the Word of God to the assembly.   Lectors read the First and Second Readings as well as the Prayer of the Faithful (when no deacon is present.)  However, lectors are more than just "readers"; they proclaim the Word of God and serve as witnesses to thier own faith. In general, those who serve in this capacity have a love of Scriptures and a rich and sustained faith life that they share with others through their minsitry.  

A training session for new lectors is available and renewal programs for returning lectors will also be offered.  Each year, lectors receive a Lector Workbook that contains materials to help them prepare the readings that they will be proclaiming at Mass.  Some additional resources for lectors include: 

Daily Bible Readings:  To find the daily Mass readings you can  click here for a link to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) website which includes the daily readings:  http://www.usccb.org/nab/  

Bible Pronunciation Guide:  See   http://netministries.org/bbasics/bbwords.htm  which provides audio pronucniations for difficult names and places that lectors may encounter in Scriptural readings.   

Lectors are typically scheduled to read about 1-2 times per month at the Mass time of their choice. 

For further information about Lector training or scheduling, contact Nancy Cunnifff @ncunniff@cantoncatholic.org

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 | 1860 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021 | 781- 828-3420 or 781-828-0090
St. Gerard Majella Church | 1864 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021 
St. John the Evangelist Church | 700 Washington St., Canton, MA  02021
St. John the Evangelist School | 696 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021 | 781-828-2130
Saint Mary Cemetery | Randolph St., Canton, MA  02021 | Barbara McKenney | 781-828-0090 x311
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    • Request for Sacramental Record
    • Welcome Message from Pastor
  • * Online Giving *
  • Faith Formation
    • Adult Confirmation
    • Confirmation >
      • Confirmation Registration
    • Adult Formation - Formed
    • Religious Education
    • Religious Education Registration
    • RCIA
    • VIRTUS - Protecting God's Children
  • Liturgy and Sacraments
    • Liturgical Ministries >
      • Adult Servers
      • Altar Servers
      • Extraordinary Ministers
      • Lectors
      • Sacristans/Altar Guild >
        • Altar Guild Schedule
      • Ushers
    • Liturgical Ministry Schedule
    • Liturgical Year
    • Sacraments >
      • Baptism
      • Penance (Reconciliation)
      • Eucharist
      • Confirmation
      • Marriage
      • Holy Orders
      • Anointing of the Sick
      • Funerals
  • MUSIC MINISTRY
    • Youth Choir
    • Junior Choir
    • Adult Choir
    • Cantors
    • Instrumentalists
  • Kids Camp
  • Youth Ministry
    • Bingo
    • Christmas in the City
    • Father Bill's
    • High School CYO
    • Junior CYO (Middle School)
    • Hope House
    • Operation Lazarus
    • Outreach
    • Ski Trips
    • Sojourner House
    • Teen Mass
  • St. John School
  • Our Faith
    • Our Faith
    • Being Catholic Today
    • What Is the Catholic Church?
    • We are the Church
    • What Do Catholics Believe?