Liturgical Roles
Flower Guild
Arrange flowers for the altar for worship services, weddings, baptisms, funerals and hospitality events. For more information, contact Pat Rodgers. |
Lector/Intercessor
Read the assigned lectionary Scripture passages. Lead the congregation in the Prayers of the People. If interested in becoming a lector, see Father Bailey |
Acolytes
Trained to provides assistance to the clergy. If interested in becoming an acolyte, see Father Bailey |
Altar Guild
Prepare the altar for services with linens. If interested in assisting with the altar preparations, see Martha Jones. |
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Ushers
Their mission is to distribute service leaflets, provide assistance to those with special needs, direct worshipers to the altar to receive communion and to keep track of attendance. If interested in this role, see Father Bailey. |
Crucifer
The person responsible for carrying the cross and leading the procession and recession. Additionally, leads the gospel to the middle of the congregation. If interested in being a Crucifer, see Father Bailey. |
Oblationers
They are assigned to bring the prepared bread and wine for each service of the Holy Eucharist to the presiding priest as offering from the people. Contact Father Bailey for information if interersted.
They are assigned to bring the prepared bread and wine for each service of the Holy Eucharist to the presiding priest as offering from the people. Contact Father Bailey for information if interersted.
Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEM)
Laity who are trained and equipped to distribute the consecrated wine to worshipers at communion. They are also known as chalice bearers. LEMs are usually invited and called by the Rector to participate. Additionally, LEMs take communion out to the sick and shut ins who are otherwise unable to make it to Church. This role is called Lay Eucharistic Visitor and is a licensed lay ministry. Only current LEMs are eligible for this role and are invited by the Rector.
Laity who are trained and equipped to distribute the consecrated wine to worshipers at communion. They are also known as chalice bearers. LEMs are usually invited and called by the Rector to participate. Additionally, LEMs take communion out to the sick and shut ins who are otherwise unable to make it to Church. This role is called Lay Eucharistic Visitor and is a licensed lay ministry. Only current LEMs are eligible for this role and are invited by the Rector.