When the Sacred Scriptures are read in the Church, God himself speaks to his people, and Christ, present in his word, proclaims the Gospel. Therefore, the readings from the Word of God are to be listened to reverently by everyone, for they are an element of the greatest importance in the Liturgy. Although in the readings from Sacred Scripture the Word of God is addressed to all people of whatever era and is understandable to them, a fuller understanding and a greater efficaciousness of the word is nevertheless fostered by a living commentary on the word, that is, by the Homily, as part of the liturgical action. (General Instruction of the Roman Missal [GIRM], no. 29)

The lector is tasked with the responsibility of proclaiming the readings of Sacred Scripture with the exception of the Gospel.  The readings should be proclaimed clearly in a tone corresponding to the genre of the text and appropriate for the form of the celebration and the solemnity of the gathering.  The lector may also announce the intentions for the Universal Prayer and in the absence of a cantor, recite the Psalm.  

If you are interested in being a lector at Mass, please contact the Parish Office at 715-223-3048.