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Susan Parsons – Liturgies and Music Co-ordinator

Email:liturgy.chard.englishmartyrs@cliftondiocese.com

I am a member of the Parish Liturgy Committee, which meets twice a year to plan parish celebrations, especially during Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter.

If you are interested in reading at Mass, singing, or playing an instrument as part of the music ministry, please contact me.

Ministry of the Word: Becoming a Reader

How often would I read? This depends on the number of readers and your availability. At present, readers may be asked to read anything from twice a year to every six to eight weeks.

Do I need training? Reading is a ministry, and guidance will be provided on how to proclaim the readings clearly and prayerfully. Readers are also commissioned, usually as a group during a Mass chosen by the Canon.

Have questions? Please speak to me after Mass or contact me by email. Having an initial conversation does not commit you to becoming a reader.

Music at Vigil and Sunday Masses

All Vigil and Sunday Masses at St Joseph’s, Ilminster, and English Martyrs, Chard, include hymns that fit the liturgy. Music may be accompanied or unaccompanied.

1st Sunday: Ilminster has hymns. Chard has a sung Mass using English plainchant, with a sung psalm.

2nd Sunday: Hymns are sung in both churches

3rd Sunday: Ilminster has hymns. Chard celebrates a Children’s Mass, with the liturgy led by the young people of the parish and music led by violin and guitar.

4th Sunday: Hymns are sung in both churches.

5th Sunday, where applicable: Hymns are sung in both churches.

Do you play an instrument?‍ ‍

We would love to have you play or sing with us Why not give it a try?