Office of Worship
The Office of Worship exists to enable the People of God in the Diocese of Youngstown to better celebrate the presence of Christ in worship and sacraments. The office serves as a resource to parishes and parish liturgy committees. Assistance is offered through phone consultation, printed resources, parish visits and workshops. The office also plans and coordinates diocesan liturgical celebrations such as ordination ceremonies, the Rite of Election, Holy Week services, Easter and Christmas celebrations and other special liturgies at St. Columba Cathedral.
The Diocesan Liturgical Commission is a consultative body whose purpose is to offer advice and recommendations to the diocesan bishop in liturgical matters within the diocese. The Commission assists the director of the Office of Worship in the implementation of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.
Announcements
ANNUAL AUGUST GATHERINGS FOR RCIA TEAMS
In preparation for the implementation of the OCIA in your parish in the coming year, the Office of Worship will be scheduling workshops for clergy and parish OCIA teams. More information will be coming soon.
OCP Parish Grant Program
OCP offers parish grants yearly for the promotion and enhancement of parish music programs. Applications are submitted online and will be available in early 2025.
New Ritual Book – Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery Outside of Mass
A new ritual book, Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery Outside of Mass, has been approved for use no later than December 1, 2024.
Parish Music Events in October 2024 (Bulletin Materials)
Join us for a live music event at St. Mary Church, Divine Mercy Parish (Massillon).
Cecilia Project
The Cecilia Project is a unique opportunity to identify young potential musicians in our parishes and schools and offer them the advantage of furthering their musical education and talent at no cost.
New Order of Christian Initiation of Adults
The new Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) books will be released for sale by publishers on November 1, 2024 – The Feast of All Saints.
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day) November 2, 2024
Mass for All Souls’ Day may be celebrated on Saturday morning, however it is not celebrated on Saturday evening at the regularly scheduled anticipated Mass.
Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commission (FDLC) National Meeting
The 2024 National Meeting of the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions (FDLC) will be October 1-3, 2024 in downtown Pittsburgh. A special Study Day on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, is open to all – clergy, parish ministers and staff.
Planning Parish Music Events?
If your parish is having any upcoming musical events you’d like to send out, please email Ralph Holtzhauser, Diocesan Music Director, at rholtzhauser@youngstowndiocese.org!
