Dear Lectors
As a Parish community, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks to you for your ministry in participating in the Eucharistic Liturgy. The directives for the Bishop's Committee on the Liturgy remind us of God's love in being realized by the nourishment of His Word and Body and Blood. To actively participate in this Ministry is indeed an honor and privilege. The public worship of our faith community calls upon us to project a respectful code of word and dress because we are in the spiritual and solemn House of God.
We want to remind everyone about the proper dress for both men and women. 
 
Those who are serving as Lectors at Holy Mass, and all who serve in a public way, in the liturgies at Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish must dress in a manner consistent with the dignity of the service they offer.
 
Please carefully read and observe the following dress code if you are assisting at Holy Mass as a Lector.
We ask that, if possible, all those serving in liturgical ministries come to church dressed in a way that makes one prepared to serve, even when not scheduled, so as to be able to serve if needed.
If one does not come dressed according to this dress code, then we kindly ask you to discern refraining from presenting oneself for service.
 
 
DRESS CODE WOMEN:          
For women, appropriate attire would include dresses, dress slacks, skirts and blouses (or sweaters), suit and nice shoes. Dresses and skirts should be modest in length (to the knee). A modest neckline is recommended for dresses, sweaters and blouses.
Short or tight skirts or dresses, revealing blouses (such as low cut, sleeveless or see-through), shorts of any length, sandals or flip flops do not meet the standards for assisting at the Eucharist.
 
 
DRESS CODE MEN:    
For men, appropriate attire would include either a suit or conservative sports jacket and dress slacks. A necktie, while most appropriate and encouraged, is not required. Jeans, shorts, open shirts, sports jerseys, sneakers and other such casual dress are inappropriate and do not meet the standards for assisting at the Eucharist. 
 
 
The entire team at Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish is truly grateful for your willingness to serve our parish community.
 
We anticipate that this Dress Code will assist our parish family in fostering a deeper respect and reverence at Mass. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Rectory. May God continue to bless all of us as we worthily serve at the Altar of the Lord.