St. Augustine invites registered members of the parish who are skilled in public speaking to consider becoming a lector. Our lectors proclaim the Word of the Lord at Sunday and Holy Day Masses and the General Intercessions.
 

Prayer of Discernment For Becoming a Lector  

Lord, as I meditate on your Word, help me to discover whether I can be a worthy servant of Your Word as a lector. May I be like Jeremiah the prophet who could not hold in your Word. Grant me the grace to give myself completely to your service. Allow your Word to become flesh through me. I realize, Lord, the power of your Word to make your presence a reality in our community of faith. Lord, be in my heart and on my lips that I may worthily proclaim your sacred Word. Give me, Lord, the grace to accept your call willingly and even joyfully. No matter what ministry I choose, may I reach out and touch those who need to hear your words at the proper time. Be with me, Lord! Show me how you want me to serve you. Here I am. Amen.

(St. Charles Parish, San Carlos, CA)