COSDU have given me so many joys: heaps of friends, lots of happy moments, opportunities to grow in faith and in my relationship with Jesus, etc. So very soon after joining the society, I began to feel a desire of doing something in gratitude, of giving back and contribute to our COSDU family in some way. And just then the AGM came around... I was worried mostly because of the time commitment, and doubting whether to run or not for the committee. But now I know that the nomination for Liturgy Coordinator was the perfect one for me. And here it is why.
The Liturgy Coordinator role is certainly among the easiest ones in the committee. In brief, the tasks are basically to organize all COSDU Masses (welcome, exam, graduation, AGM and monthly) during the semester. This involves booking churches, contacting celebrants, preparing slides and finding readers, altar servers and people to help with the collection and Offertory on the day. The Liturgy Coordinator works together with the Music Coordinator to arrange Hymns accordingly with the readings for every Mass, and with Fr. Thinh to discuss the line up of churches/celebrants for each semester. Beside Masses, the Liturgy Coordinator also organize the Washing of the Feet on Holy Thursday, and additional activities like altar server trainings, feast days, etc.
Since COSDU Masses happen roughly once a month, this gives great chance for the Liturgy Coordinator to assist committee members with their duties, help in other events and take up extra projects for the club. So if you are thinking of it but concerned about time dedication, this role is for you! It doesn’t require any particular skill or ability, and you will always have the support of your committee, our chaplains and your predecessor Liturgy Coordinator =)
Now, I also want to tell you about being a committee member in general. Even though there is plenty of work to do every week in the society, and therefore meetings, emails and administrative stuff are always around, the reward is so much bigger and worthy. You learn to work as a team, without any interest, unconditionally for the members. You experience the presence of God helping us to cope with the responsibilities and to do well in all our events. And also you have so much fun!! committee retreats are really very nice, and because you form such nice friendships within the committee every single meeting, session and event is a pleasure to work for and as fun as a day out with your mates!
I hope you let God’s will lead you in your meditation about the next committee and the future of COSDU. See you at the AGM!
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