Greetings Lectors:

 It has been a while, but we are very proud to share with you our second edition of "From the Ambo" an update of key events and news of importance to our St. Ignatius lector community.

Ministry updates

∙         As we mentioned in our last issue, we  are currently revamping the delivery of returning lector training. We have met with a few delays, but are close to wrapping it up.   We would like you to visit the Lector Ministry site to view our very own YouTube channel where we are collecting videos that help us to be better lectors.  Click on here to go directly to the video playlist or go to the lector website at http://ignatiusloyola.org/lectors then go to the Resources area and look under the Training Resources space for the training video playlist.

∙         Please make sure you have all your contact information updated in the MSP.   Please verify that your information is correct in your personal profile and in the Directory where all lector’s names and phone numbers are listed.   We found several instances where longtime lectors had no phone number in the roster, but their info was in their profile.  

∙         Don’t forget to download the MSP app for your mobile device.   If you don’t know where to find it, you can always go to http://ignatiusloyola.org/Lectors  under scheduling and scan the barcode to download it to your mobile device.

• On August 21st at 1:00  pm in the Main Church we will be having our fourth  Spanish Mass celebrating the Year of Mercy.  Our Spanish speaking Lectors are doing an outstanding job proclaiming The Word.  ¡¡MuchaS Felicitaciones!!

• Seeking new Lector Committee members.  As our ministry grows, we find the need to add members to our committee.   We are currently looking for members to assist with our communication and formation efforts.   Be on the lookout for a future edition of From the Ambo where we will explain how you can help or see the Lector table at the Festival of Ministries.

• Dress Code –

Summer allowances for men (Memorial Day through Labor Day):  Long sleeve shirt and tie with no jacket o Jacket with dress shirt and no tie

Summer allowances for women (Memorial Day through Labor Day) Dress slacks with an appropriate coordinating blouse with an optional jacket  

All inappropriate attire remains the same

Mark Your Calendars

• Training dates

  • New  lector training – 9/15@7:00PM; 9/24 @10:30 AM

  •  returning  lector training – 10/27@7:00PM; 10/29 @10:30 AM

• Stewardship Weekend; - Stewardship Weekend – Aug 27/28 – Theme “From Me to We”

• We will need ministers to help staff our information table after every Mass

Formation available for Adults    

Adult Bible Study with Deacon Mike Higgins Saturdays 7-9

am in Xavier Center (X-12)  will begin again in August 2016

∙         Living Stones, Tuesdays 10 am in Faber Center (F-3).

∙         The History of the Mass  

    Thurs July 28, 10 am - 11:30 pm in Xavier Center (X-12) or

    Thurs, Aug 4,    7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in Xavier Center (X12)

∙         A Walk Through the Mass, 

    Thurs, Aug 11, 10 am = 12 noon in the Church   or

     Thurs, Aug 25,  10 am - 12 noon in the Church 

The Lector Team would like to wish you and your family a blessed summer and safe travels to those who are traveling to visit family and friends, have a safe trip.

Don’t forget the Fall Festival…. We hope to see you all there!!!

Blessings from your lector committee:  Margaret Chiavone, Austin Tenette, Ana Lilian Castillo and Shaun Roberts.