Serving in the Liturgy

 

Services at St. Paul's rely on the generous gifts of both time and talents from our parishioners. If you are interested in learning more about one of our Lay Ministry roles, please contact the St. Paul's office for more information on scheduling and training.

Schedules for eucharist assistants, acolytes, lectors, and ushers are sent by email to those who are serving in the next month. If you are not receiving your schedule, please contact the office.

The Choir

A faithful band of singers offers choral music most Sundays at the 10:00 a.m. service under the direction of our organist-choir director Paul Blanchard. The choir rehearses weekly on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. New members are tunefully welcomed. 

 

Lectors

Those with good, strong reading voices are invited to join the rotation for the readers of the weekly Scripture lessons on Sunday.

 

Acolytes

The acolyte assists the priest before and after Communion, rings the Sanctus Bell, carries the Cross during the Procession, and attends to the candles.

 

Ushers

Our “Ministers of Hospitality” are often the first faces of St Paul’s that visitors see, greeting and handing out bulletins at the front door. Their useful work is by monthly rotational assignment.

 

Chalice Bearers (Eucharistic Ministers)

Vested lay ministers offer the sacramental wine during Holy Communion. Training is by the priest and licensing is by the bishop.

 

Altar Guild

A dedicated band of women, but also open to men, our Altar Guild maintain the items needed for our worship and also arrange the flowers at the altar. If you're interested in donating flowers in the memory of a loved one, please complete the Altar Flower Donation Request form.