MINISTRY OF WORSHIP gives expression to the sacramental and prayer life of parishioners which includes Sunday Eucharist and other ritual forms of sacred celebration.

ADORATION

When you look upon the Sacred Host, YOU LOOK UPON JESUS, THE SON OF GOD, "Indeed this is the will of My Father, that everyone who looks upon the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life. Him, I will raise up on the last day." (John.6:40).

The schedule of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the Day Chapel is: Tuesdays from 9:00am to 8:00pm, and Thursdays from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Jesus awaits us in the Blessed Sacrament. Let us not refuse the time to go to meet Him in adoration. Let our adoration never cease. Consider spending one hour a week, in the real presence of Jesus, our Lord. Become an integral part of the ministry of Eucharistic Adoration by calling Joan Rizza at (352)243-6765 or email tooncinator2004@juno.com.


ALTAR FLOWERS

Altar Flowers may be requested in memory of a deceased person or in celebration of a special event. There are two flower bouquets in the Church and one in the Day Chapel which you may choose from. Checks are made out to Blessed Sacrament for $35.00 to help defray the cost. Telephone requests must be paid within one week of the requested date. Flowers will not be available Advent through the week following the Baptism of the Lord, and Lent from Ash Wednesday through Palm Sunday. Call the parish office at (352)394-3562.


ALTAR SERVERS
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The role of Altar Server is a privileged ministry requiring boys or girls who are regular parishioners and who have received the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist and are continuing their formation through our Religious Education Program. Altar Servers prepare the altar for Mass and assist the Priest during the Mass, Holy Day Masses, Funerals and Weddings. Please contact Coordinator Chris Duncan at (407)492-5985 or e-mail (cddfrance@earthlink.net) for more information.


ARTS & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

Calling all crafters, decorators, seamstresses, quilters, handymen and artistic parishioners! The Arts & Environment Committee needs your help in becoming the "movers and shakers" for renovating the worship environment in our church with each passing liturgical season. We need your creative ideas, your talents and your "busy hands" to enhance the "mood" of any given liturgical season, from times of festivity to times of penitence, while maintaining a sense of dignity. For more information please contact Lisa Weis at (352)394-3562, or email (lweis@blessedsacramentcc.com)].


AUDIO VISUAL MINISTRY

The Audio Visual ministry provides the slide presentations prior to each Mass illustrating the readings for the Mass and parish announcements. Announcements are limited to activities by various organizations in the parish community that are held on parish property. The deadline for announcements is Wednesday prior to the weekend that the announcement needs to be displayed. The ministry also provides visual enhancements for weddings, funerals and other special masses or events in the parish. Pictures for weddings must be submitted 6 weeks prior to the ceremony preferably on a CD.

If you are comfortable working on computers, have Power Point experience and would like to work with this ministry please contact John McGuire at (352)394-8280 or email (capnskip@embarqmail.com) or Lisa Weis at (352)394-3562, ext. 107, email (lweis@blessedsacramentcc.com).


BAPTISM

 •BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASS (ENGLISH) is the first Tuesday, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Rooms #3&7. An affidavit certifying that they are practicing Catholics must be signed by each Godparent and the Pastor of their church, and returned to Deacon Rafael Gonzalez at least one [1] week prior to the Baptism.


•BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS (SPANISH) is the first Saturday, 9:00 am to 11:00 am in the Religious Education Building, Room #3&7.


• BAPTISMS are celebrated every second and fourth Sunday of the month, after the 12:00p.m. Mass. Parents are required to registered children for baptism previous to the Baptism. For further information please call Deacon Rafael Gonzalez at (352)394-3562, ext. 105, or email (rgonzalez@blessedsacramentcc.com).



BAPTISMAL GARMENTS

Do you sew and/or machine or hand embroider or cross point? Volunteers are needed for this new ministry to make very simple baptism stoles for the babies of our parish who will be baptized. Directions are available in the office. Please call Diana White at (352)394-3562, ext 101 if you would like to help.


EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
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To be invited by the Pastor to be an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion is a humbling honor and privilege. The Rite identifies you as one who serves God’s Holy People. You profess your own faith by sharing the Body and Blood of Christ as you serve your brothers and sisters. Training is offered by our Diocese every fall and early spring. You must have received the Sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirmation and be a Catholic in good standing. Please call Lisa Weis at the parish office for more information (352)394-3562, ext. 107, email (lweis@blessedsacramentcc.com).


FUNERAL PLANNING: In the Order of Christian Funerals, the church asks that the entire community, priests and laity, be involved in ministering to the family of the deceased.

Following the ancient traditions of mankind and the Catholic community, the church asks us to celebrate the funeral of those gone forth from us in a liturgy with their bodily remains present. This is to show proper and appropriate respect for the vessel indwelt by the Holy Spirit and used throughout their journey of faith here on earth. This is, after all, the body that will be raised up in glory at the Second Coming of our Lord at the end of time. This funeral Liturgy usually takes place in the church at the celebration of the Eucharist. Following this celebration, the church recommends the respectful interment or entombment of the body.

However, the church also recognizes the desire of some to use cremation as the preferred method of disposition. In view of this desire, the church recommends the cremation take place AFTER the funeral Liturgy. Following the cremation, the cremains should be buried or entombed.

If significant reasons to depart from these guidelines exist, reasonable accommodations may be made. Any modified arrangements should be discussed with a priest. If you have questions regarding actual funeral arrangements or when planning such arrangements before the need actually arises, please feel free to call Paulette Lynch at the church office at (352)394-3562 (or email plynch@blessedsacramentcc.com)


LECTORS

A lector spreads the Good News and gives witness to the central role of the Word of God in the life of the church. You must be a registered member of the parish and have received the Sacraments of Baptism and Holy Eucharist. Youth lector during the Contemporary Family Mass which is celebrated at noon every Sunday. Rehearsals as required.

If you would like to join this ministry call Lisa Weis at (352)394-3562, ext. 107, email (lweis@blessedsacramentcc.com), Mike Hudzik at 321-256-1260, email (mhudzik@cfl.rr.com) or for youth lectors, Helen Duncan at (407)492-5985, email (Helen.duncan@pgnmail.com).


MASS REMEMBERANCES

Daily and weekend Mass Remembrances are available through the parish office for a donation of $15.00. According to Canon Law, only one deceased person may be listed for each mass so if you have a specific date that you would like to request, contact us as soon as possible. Daily Masses can be requested once a month for an individual and Weekend or Holy Day Masses can be requested once every two months.

The Holy Sacrifice of the Memorial Mass Association is celebrated each Wednesday at 5:15pm for the repose of the souls of all its members for a one-year period. A donation of $20.00 is suggested and the individuals name will appear in our Day Chapel amongst all others that are being prayed for. Enrollment can be taken care of through the parish office where you will receive a memorial booklet to have as a keepsake or send to the family of the deceased member. For more information call the parish office at (352)394-3562.


MUSIC MINISTRY

The music ministry at Blessed Sacrament serves the parish family and ensures full, conscious and active participation in liturgical celebrations. The Lord gives gifts to all of us.

•ADULT CHOIR: The adult choir is comprised of volunteer members who give of their time and talents to glorify God through the ministry of music. Rehearsals are on Thursday nights from 7:00pm until 8:30pm in the church. The Adult Choir usually sings at the 10:00am Mass on Sundays and at other Holy Days and special events including diocesan choir festivals.

•CHILDREN’S CHOIR: Children in grades 1-5 are invited to be a part of this wonderful music ministry. This choir lifts the spirits of those worshiping at the 12 Noon Contemporary Mass on the first Sunday of each month. Contact the Music Department for rehearsal times.

•CANTOR PROGRAM: The Cantor Ministry is designed to help lead the members of our congregation in prayer through song. This group meets at various times throughout the year to rehearse music for the upcoming liturgical season and is also required to attend diocesan cantor training workshops.

•CONTEMPORARY ENSEMBLE: The Contemporary Ensemble sings and plays at the 12 Noon Contemporary Mass each Sunday and helps to lead the congregation in praise and worship music. This group also helps to accompany the Youth Choir during rehearsals and Mass. Rehearsals are Wednesday nights at 7:00pm in the church and auditions are required.

•HANDBELL CHOIR: This ensemble is comprised of volunteer men and women who wish to share love of music for the glory of God. Although music reading ability is not required, it is helpful. The Handbell Choir rehearses on Thursday evenings from 5:30pm until 6:45pm in John Bosco Hall. They play at various Masses one time a month.

•HISPANIC CHOIR: Each Saturday at the Spanish Mass, the Hispanic choir members of Blessed Sacrament give glory and praise to God through their gift of music. If you are interested in participating in this ensemble, please contact Robert Lebron at (352)243-0198 (lebron2006@embarqmail.com) or Brenda Mendoza at (352)394-1721.

•YOUTH CHOIR: The Youth in our Parish [grades 6-12] are invited to participate in our fantastic Youth Choir. This group leads our congregation in praise and worship through the use of contemporary music at our 12:00pm Mass on various Sundays. Contact the Music Department for rehearsal times.

•FUNERAL CHOIR: The Funeral Choir is comprised of volunteer men and women who want to share their musical talents by providing beautiful music for those who are grieving over the death of a loved one. This ensemble sings at funerals and rehearses as needed. Call Josie Olsen at (352)394-6686 if you are interested in participating.

•FILIPINO CHOIR: The Filipino Choir is comprised of volunteer men and women who want to share their love of music during the monthly Filipino Mass. Masses are held on the first Friday of every month in the Day Chapel. For more informaiton, please contact Gabe Alvarez at (407)574-7474.

Come join any of our wonderful Music Ministries. If you have a musical gift, either vocal or instrumental, if you have experience in playing keyboard, bass, guitar or drums, and feel called to share it for the glory of God, please call. For more information call the Director of Worship, Lisa Weis at (352)394-3562, ext. 107 email lweis@blessedsacramentcc.com.


SACRISTANS - MINISTRY IN THE SACRISTY
   
The role of Sacristan is a privileged ministry requiring persons who are regular communicants, dedicated to the liturgy and zealous in their commitment to fostering the growth of our parish community. Sacristy related chores are many and are accomplished almost entirely by volunteers who are responsible for the preparation of liturgical materials before each celebration of mass.


USHERS

The most important job of an usher is to assist people and make them feel welcome while they worship here at Blessed Sacrament. In addition, the usher distributes the church bulletin and assists with the collection basket during the offering. If you feel called to this important liturgical ministry or would like more information, pleas call Lisa Weis at (352)394-3562, ext. 107, email (lweis@blessedsacramentcc.com).