Seminarian Reynaldo Sarmiento instituted to the Ministry of Lector

Diocese of San Jose seminarian, Reynaldo Sarmiento, and his classmates were instituted to the Ministry of Reader during Evening Prayer on Wednesday, February 24 at Saint Patrick Seminary and University by Most Rev. Tod Brown, Bishop of the Diocese of Orange.  Please keep Reynaldo in your prayers as he continues his discernment to the diocesan priesthood in San Jose.

Lector is one of the ministries adapted to the present day needs in the Latin Church, otherwise known as Reader. A lector is appointed to read the Word of God in the liturgical assembly. Accordingly, he reads the lesson from Sacred Scripture, except the Gospel, in the Mass and in other sacred celebrations; recites the psalms between the readings in the absence of the psalmist; presents the intentions for general intercessions when the deacon or cantor is absent; and may also direct the congregation in song. If necessary he also assumes the responsibility of instructing any of the faithful called upon to read the Scriptures in any liturgical celebration. (Source: Diocese of Arlington, Virginia)

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