OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTRY IN WORSHIP

~if you are interested in participating in any of these ministries, please call the church office

ALTAR GUILD:
The Altar Guild, under the direction of the rector, is responsible for all the preparation of the altars for worship or special occasions such as weddings. The Altar Guild also provides and cares for the lines, vestments, furnishings, and flowers for the altars and chancel.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
Eucharistic Ministers are lay persons of the parish who are licensed by the Bishop to assist at the altar by administering the wine or bread at the celebration of the Eucharist.

USHERS:
Ushers greet and help welcome all who come to worship at Saint Mary's, They serve at all Sunday and Special services.

LECTORS:
Lectors are lay persons of the parish who read the lessons and prayers of the people at our worship services.

ACOLYTES:
Anyone in the second grade and beyond may serve as an acolyte and after training, may assist the clergy in the worship service. .

OBLATION PRESENTERS:
At the Offertory, lay persons may bring the oblations (the bread and wine) to the altar, where they are presented to the priest for consecration.