Lectors proclaim the Word of God to our faith community each weekend at Mass. The lector is instituted to proclaim the readings from Sacred Scripture, with the exception of the Gospel. They may also announce the intentions for the Universal Prayer and, in the absence of a psalmist, recite the Psalm between the readings.

In the celebration of the Mass with the people, the readings are always read from the ambo.

A Lector is a man or woman trained in the proclamation of the Word of God. Training is offered at our parish.  More than just reading a text out loud, Lectors seek to understand the scripture they proclaim and desire to live out the Word of God in their lives. Lectors value their Catholic faith, Church and our mission.  They understand the importance of Sunday worship as the highlight of their week. They prayerfully practice their assigned scripture readings before proclaiming at Mass.

Is Jesus calling you to proclaim the Word?  If you are interested in Lectoring at St. Damian, then please call the Pastoral Center at 687-1370.