Share your gifts within The FEST Mass this year!
Join us as a lector, cantor, choir member, usher, or Eucharistic minister!
Lectors
Are you a strong public speaker? Are you a lector at your own parish? Do you want to proclaim the word of God in front of thousands at The FEST? Then we need you! Our liturgy team is accepting digital auditions for lectors at The FEST Mass. This opportunity is not limited to those who already serve as lectors at their parish, but involvement as a lector is a huge plus!
If interested, please submit a video of yourself proclaiming the sample text below to Autumn at autumn@thefest.us by Wednesday, July 18th.
Sample Reading:
Beloved:
We did not follow cleverly devised myths
when we made known to you
the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ,
but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty.
For he received honor and glory from God the Father
when that unique declaration came to him from the majestic glory,
“This is my Son, my beloved, with whom I am well pleased.”
We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven
while we were with him on the holy mountain.
Moreover, we possess the prophetic message that is altogether reliable.
You will do well to be attentive to it,
as to a lamp shining in a dark place,
until day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
Cantors
One of the most exciting events of the FEST is the celebration of Mass. Praying, singing, and celebrating the Eucharist together with so many people is humbling beyond words and an indescribable moment of joy.
Audition to be a cantor, and lead songs at Mass with our very own Bishop Ed Malesic presiding.
Learn more about cantor auditions!
Choir
Join the choir that sings together on stage praising God during the FEST Mass! Plan on attending several rehearsals prior to The FEST. Sign up today at www.TheFEST.us/volunteer!
Bring your family members, mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, aunts, uncles to sing with you, symbolizing that faith and family keeps the love of Christ present through every generation! We can’t wait to sing with you!
Choir Rehearsals
- Sectional (Pick one sectional): Sunday, July 7, 6pm @ Sacred Heart Chapel, CPL
- Sectional (Pick one sectional): Sunday, July 21, 6pm @ Saint Barnabas, Northfield
- Sectional (Pick one sectional): Tuesday, July 30, 6pm @ Saint Ambrose, Brunswick
- Full choir (required): Thursday, August 1, 6pm @ CPL
- Full choir (required): Saturday, August 3, 6pm @ FEST Main Stage, CPL
- Soundcheck (optional): Saturday, August 3, 3:00pm @ CPL
- Mass: Sunday, August 4, 8:15 pm @ CPL
Ushers
We need ushers to help us distribute “love buckets,” or free-will donation buckets, before Mass. Ushers also help to guide people during Holy Communion distribution at Mass. Sign up at www.TheFEST.us/volunteer!
Eucharistic Ministers
If you are a Diocesan-certified Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion and would like to serve at The FEST Mass, we can use your help! Sign up at www.TheFEST.us/volunteer!
Please note: We can only accept the first 100 EMs who sign in at volunteer check-in on the day of The FEST, so be sure to check in as soon as you are able.