Divine Worship - Dallas Tamil Catholics

Divine Worship ministry is the central ministry of DTC and coordinates all the Liturgical and Spiritual activities of Mass such as

Ministry Activity	Detail
1. Lectors	Train lectors (adult / youth) Arrange lectors for 1st and 2nd readings (youths for Teen Mass – 3 times a year) Select readings from the calendar and coordinate during every Mass
2. Eucharist Ministers	Train Eucharist ministers (adult / youth) Arrange EMs for every Mass (youths for Teen Mass)
3. Ushers	Receive families and arrange seating Row calls to receive Eucharist Distribute song books, prayers of the faithful, and pamphlets
4. Prayers of the Faithful	Prepare monthly prayers of the faithful Receive Mass intentions and include them Coordinate readers (youths for Teen Mass)
5. Mass Intention	Send / receive emails on Mass intentions Maintain Mass intention register Prepare write-ups for the priest
6. Adoration	Coordinate Adoration
7. Rosary / Procession	Coordinate Rosary at 6:45 PM before Mass
8. Way of the Cross	Coordinate Way of the Cross during Lent
9. Testimony	Send / receive testimonies from the faithful Work out timing and duration with coordinators

Ministry Activity	Detail
1. Music	Practice and train youths on Mass songs Piano, guitar, and other instruments Coordinate all music during Mass
2. Songs	Select songs according to the Mass theme Coordinate with Choir Master and group
3. Psalms	Select tunes for Psalms Practice with Choir group
4. Carols	Coordinate carol rounds during Advent

Ministry Activity	Detail
1. Set-up Altar	Open Church Set up altar for Mass Coordinate audio / video systems Host / wine for offertory
2. Decorations	Altar decoration Lights and candles Special decorations as needed
3. Closing-up Altar	Clean altar and return sacred vessels Turn off lights and candles Shut down audio / video systems