Liturgy
The room off the narthex of the Church serves as both a library and a nursery. If the need arises a parent may take a child there during Mass and still be able to hear Mass through a loud speaker in the room.
Altar Servers
Carol Bellis 610-462-3421 olservers@comcast.net
Young men and women who have received First Communion are eligible to be trained to assist at weekend Liturgies and other liturgical services. Servers are also assigned or asked to volunteer for special liturgies such as Christmas, Holy Week and Forty Hours Devotions.
Candle Care
Mike Estok 717-728-9560 mikeestok@yahoo.com
Help maintain dignity and reverence in all church services by caring for candles in the Sacristy and Narthex.
Church Decorating Committee
Loan Nguyen 717-856-2697 dakao40@yahoo.com
A group of volunteers meets periodically, especially before Christmas, Lent and Easter to plan decorations for the Church's special Liturgical seasons. Close to the feasts, they join with other volunteers to put the decorations in place.
Church Music Program (Cantor, Choir, Musicians,
Instruments, Substitute Organist)
Daniel Glessner 717-525-3616 daniel@danielglessner.com
Cantors
Daniel Glessner 717-525-3616 daniel@danielglessner.com
Cantors lead the congregation in singing the various parts of the Mass on Sundays and Holy Days and proclaim the Word of God in the Responsorial Psalm.
Choir
Daniel Glessner 717-525-3616 daniel@danielglessner.com
The choir offers special music for various liturgies throughout the year and leads the congregation in singing. Choir meets from September through May and rehearsals are every Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 8:30.
Experienced pianists/organists are welcome to share their talents as a substitute.
Live Flower Care
Parish Staff 717-732-9642
Except for the Liturgical seasons of Advent and Lent, we strive to have live flowers decorating the sanctuary and giving praise to God each week. Volunteers take turns caring for the flowers during the week.
Lectors
Don/Linda Walde 717-991-2472 ololschedules@gmail.com
Lectors proclaim the Word of God and each week they prepare the First and Second Readings of the Liturgy of the Word. They also lead the petitions of the Prayer of the Faithful. Lectors receive instruction in proclaiming the Word of God and their role in the Liturgy.
Extraordinary Ministers (EM)
Don/Linda Walde 717-991-2472 ololschedules@gmail.com
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist at weekend Masses by helping to distribute Holy Communion. Each minister serves an average of one weekend Mass each month. On Sunday mornings, some ministers also distribute Communion to the homebound or those in nursing homes.
Extraordinary Ministers (EM) at Brookdale
Charlene Tallman 717-728-7414 c.tallman1@verizon.net
Extraordinary Ministers bring the most holy Eucharist to our Catholic brothers and sisters, share the message of the Gospel, as well as happenings at OLOL via the Bulletin. Brookdale is a senior-living community.
Sacristans
Charlene Tallman 717-728-7414 c.tallman1@verizon.net
Trained personnel prepare the sacred vessels, as outlined in guidance, prior to and after Mass, supporting Father in providing a quiet, prayerful and reverent atmosphere to praise and worship God. Prior to Mass, the designated sacristan for that day follows the guidance outlined in Sacristan Duties (a copy is in the sacristy cupboard above the center counter, bottom shelf, to the left in a white, 3-ringed binder). In addition, sets up the sacred vessels on the credence table, turns on sound system & lights (if not on), and (after the Rosary) lights the sanctuary candles as outlined in the ORDO/candle guidance. After Mass, places linens, sacred vessels, etc., in their proper place, snuffs out candles/turns out the lights, and locks the sacristy doors prior to leaving.
St. Michael's Guard
Chris McClure 717-514-1732 cmcbrake82@hotmail.com
An Ecclesial ministry of men throughout the Diocese of Harrisburg devoted to serving our Lord as altar servers at Mass and other Liturgical ceremonies. The Guard strives to provide the highest level of discipline, reverence, and humility as we assist Priests, Bishops and Cardinals with fervent study and practice of the rites of the Roman Catholic Church. We have a great devotion to the Eucharist, and we take as our patrons Mary and St. Michael the Archangel. We emphasize reverence, brotherhood, humility and fidelity, to the church and to our respective vocations.
Ministers of Hospitality
Charlene Tallman 717-728-7414 c.tallman1@verizon.net
Ministers of Hospitality (MOH) greet and help seat the people, invite families and individuals to serve as gift bearers during the presentation of gifts, and pass the baskets for regular and special collections. They guide the movement of the congregation during Communion and before and at the end of Mass. They also distribute Bulletins and other materials to be given to parishioners/guests. After Mass, they check/clean the pews to prepare it for the next Liturgy.