Magnificat High School - Magnifier Yearbook (Rocky River, OH)

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The steps to be taken if the host falls on the floor are de¬ scribed by Sr. Cheryl. She instructed the Eucharistic min¬ isters at the August 21 work¬ shop. Photo by A. Sheridan. Tears trickle from the ey es of the clown played by Julie Mac¬ Millan ’84 in a performance videotaped by Mrs. Matejcik. The mime ministers’ skit was taped April 13 and shown in homeroom the following Tuesday in an effort to encour¬ age students to donate money to Rice Bowl. Photo by A. Sheridan. LITURGICAL MINISTERS 143

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In the beginning, the participation of students in the liturgy was minimal. Un¬ der the guidance of Sr. Cheryl Rose, liturgical minis¬ try groups were created. 2 On the first day, five seniors were asked to perform visual interpreta¬ tions of the gospels and songs, thus creating the mime ministry group. 3 The second day brought more ministers to assist those already participating. “These became known as the sacristans. They were given the special duty of preparing the altar for mass. 5 As with any festivity, certain arrangements and provisions had to be made in order to make the cele¬ bration complete. 6 On the third day the lectors were appointed. They were the people who had accepted the challenge of reading scripture, peti¬ tions, and psalms. Tor some musically tal¬ ented girls, the fourth day brought many hours of practice playing and harmo¬ nizing as the music ministry group was formed. 8 The fifth day brought a scene symbolic of the Last Supper. Thirteen students were chosen to be Eucharis¬ tic ministers to give and share Christ with teachers and friends. 10 A workshop was held on the sixth day for all stu¬ dents involved in the differ¬ ent areas of ministry. Stu¬ dents spent a day learning about their specific ministry. They put their newly ac¬ quired skills to use for the first time in a mass that closed the day. 12 The seventh day was All Saints Day. 13 On this day the liturgical ministers were commissioned at an all school mass. Though the ceremony was brief, their works throughout the year forever marked a change in student involvement in the liturgy, [i] —Tamara Timko With an audience gathered in the RC, Maria Barnes ’84, Theresa Joseph ’86, Julia White ’87, Kathleen Smith ’84, and Ann Smith ’84 sing during Open House. The music ministers gave hourly performances for visitors. Photo by M. J. Moran. MINISTRZ GROUP O Participation in the liturgy begins n the first day 142 LITURGICAL MINISTERS

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Discussion before the meeting gets underway is a vital opportunity for Mary Ann Yuska ’85 and Julie MacMillan ’84 to clear up details. Mary Ann acted as the junior class’s representative to the Executive Board. Photo by B. Campbell. Close attention to the students approaching the altar to receive their rings is necessary so that junior class treasurer Mary Jo Flynn and junior class secretary Nancy Callahan have the correct ring ready for Sr. Carol Anne. Class officers in¬ corporated the juniors’ ideas into the Ring Day ceremonies. Photo by A. Sheridan. Pages of notes for a meeting are used by treasurer Janine Kapusta ' 85, Mary Wasmer ’84. and Julie MacMillan ’84. Council members were unusu¬ ally busy in the weeks preced¬ ing Spirit Week. Photo by B. Campbell. A balancing act is performed by Julie MacMillan ’84 for fellow clown Andrea Leonard ’84. Student Council members were instrumental in getting the liturgical Ministers group started. Photo by A. Sheridan. 144 STUDENT COUNCIL